Hamburg Welcome Center (English)

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Welcome!

The Hamburg Welcome Center is a central point of contact for all matters relating to the integration into the labour market of people who are planning on immigrating or have already immigrated to Hamburg, as well as for for companies and employers.

The Hamburg Ministry of Work, Health, Social Affairs, Family and Integration, the Ministry of the Interior and Sport, the Employment Agency and the Job Center team.arbeit.hamburg work hand in hand under one roof to support you in cooperation with other organisations.

Our services

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Employees

Would you like to work as a professional in Hamburg or do an apprenticeship here? Then you have come to the right place!

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Companies and employers

Are you looking for skilled workers or trainees? We will be glad to help you!

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News

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Online event (in German) on September 19 and 25, 2024

Secrets of a successful application

We would like to give you valuable insights into the application process in Germany and tips for your application. The event is taking place as part of the “Menschen in Arbeit - Fachkräfte in den Regionen" campaign weeks.

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Job search

Job newsletter

Are you looking for a new job? Then take a peek at our job newsletter. We will be happy to put you in touch with the companies if you find an offer interesting.

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Supplementary document to the residence permit

Admissibility of the exercise of employment

New legal regulations as of 01.03.2024 allow people with certain residence permits new or extended employment opportunities - without having to change the supplementary document ('Zusatzblatt'). Find out more in this information sheet.

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Residence permit for job seeking

New employment requirements

For holders of an "old" residence permit for job seeking, new employment requirements will apply from 01.06.2024. Further information on the admissibility of employment can be found here.

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Contact us

You can find us at

Süderstraße 32b, 20097 Hamburg.

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Opening hours

Changed opening hours of the reception (1st floor) from March 11, 2024:

Monday: 9 am to 12 pm
Tuesday: 9 am to 3 pm
Wednesday: 9 am to 12 pm
Thursday: 10 am to 3 pm
Friday: 9 am to 12 pm

​​​​You can reach the telephone hotline during the following office hours:

Monday: 1 pm to 3 pm
Wednesday: 1 pm to 3 pm
Thursday: 4 pm to 6 pm

You can reach us by calling +49 (0) 40 42839-5555.

Please send e-mail enquiries to info@welcome.hamburg.de.


Book an appointment with the Hamburg Welcome Center for Professionals

To book an appointment for your application for a residence permit, you can call the following number: +49 (0) 40 42839-5500. 

Office hours:

Monday to Thursday from 9 am to 3 pm
Friday from 9 am to 12 noon.

Unfortunately, it is currently not possible to process residence law matters (e.g. fictional certificates, work permits, etc.) without an appointment! Please note the information in this information sheet.