About us

You apply for your first residence permit for the purpose of apprenticeship, studying or working at the HWCP. Skilled workers can extend their residence permit here.

We answer your questions regarding rights of residence or employment.

Do you want to hire a skilled worker from abroad quickly? We advise employers on the accelerated procedure and help with the processing.

Information and advice on work and training with a focus on refugees and migration.

We advise refugees and third-country nationals on labor law issues.

Sustainably strong together: our joint employer services offer advice and support on all staff-related issues.

We advise you on the topic of introductory qualification (Einstiegsqualifizierung’; EQ/EQ-K/EQ-M) - a pathway to training!

Would you like to start a career in skilled crafts? We offer career advice and orientation as well as counselling and guidance on training.

The team.arbeit.hamburg Jobcenter in the HWC provides tailor-made, individual advice and counselling on how to best help yourself and provide yourself with a decent life.

We offer support for immigrants in their professional integration into the Hamburg labour market.

New in Hamburg and need some basic information to help you settle in? We are happy to help you with everything from A to Z to make your stay in Hamburg as easy as possible.

We advise EU citizens on labour law issues.

We provide specialised advice, career-specific guidance, and support in the search for training placements in various professional fields.

We support small and medium-sized enterprises looking for international skilled workers in Hamburg

We examine the prerequisites for a possible granting of a visa within the context of a participation in the procedure by the German missions abroad.

Are you looking for the right contact at the Hamburg Welcome Center? We can advise you and connect you with the right service team.

We help with the recognition of foreign qualifications and provide information on questions relating to the Recognition Act.