Your plan · Hamburg
All of HamburgGet your residence permit (Aufenthaltstitel)
Apply for your residence permit at the Hamburg Ausländerbehörde (fee €100, Before your entry visa expires)Hamburg Welcome Center, Süderstraße 32b, 20097 Hamburg.
Apply online, or Welcome Center by appointment€100 — €100 for students; up to €113 for workersDeadline: Before your entry visa expiresBook the Ausländerbehörde appointment 4–8 weeks ahead; the card takes a few more weeks to print
Hamburg Welcome Center, Süderstraße 32b, 20097 Hamburg
What to bring
- Passport + visa
- Biometric photo
- Anmeldebestätigung
- Proof of financing — blocked account or contract + payslips
- Health insurance confirmation
- Enrolment certificate — students
- Employment contract — workers
Apply via the online service, or book an appointment at the Hamburg Welcome Center (Süderstraße 32b).
Read the full guide— how this works everywhere, all casesVerified for Hamburg on 19 July 2026
General information, not legal advice. Procedures change — verify with the official source before acting.