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Moving to Hamburg

Offices, booking links, fees and documents for the paperwork expats need in Hamburg, Hamburg. 5 of 5 city-specific processes fully verified on the city's official pages.

City file last checked 13 Nov 2026. Official portal: Hamburg Service (official service portal of the City of Hamburg) (hamburg.de) Official link, checked on 13 Nov 2026

ProcessStatusFeeBook / apply
Registering your address
Anmeldung einer Wohnung		Verified€16.00booking
Residence permit (incl. EU Blue Card)
Aufenthaltstitel (Aufenthaltserlaubnis, Blaue Karte EU)		VerifiedAbout 100 euros for a residence permit, paid at your appointment at the office. Using the online service is free.online
Your tax identification number
Steuerliche Identifikationsnummer (IdNr)		Nationwidesee guideonline
Broadcasting fee (Rundfunkbeitrag)
Rundfunkbeitrag		Nationwidesee guideonline
Child benefit (Kindergeld)
Kindergeld		Nationwidesee guideonline
Parental allowance (Elterngeld)
Elterngeld		Verifiedfreeonline
Using or converting a foreign driving licence
Umschreibung einer ausländischen Fahrerlaubnis		Verified37.50 EUR to 74.40 EUR, depending on the licence class; the exact amount is set at the office (fee ordinance GebOSt).booking
Deregistering your address
Abmeldung einer Wohnung		Verifiedfreebooking

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