After moving into an apartment in Hamburg, you need to register your new address with the city within 14 days. You will receive a confirmation of registration (Meldebestätigung) that you may need for other inquiries (application for residence permit, opening of a bank account etc.)

<aside> 💡 Important: If you move into an apartment outside of Hamburg, you will need to register with your respective city. The processes should be similar. Let us know if we can assist.

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Where to register?

You can register at one of the Residents' Affairs - Hamburg Service vor Ort offices

https://www.hamburg.com/welcome/entry-residence/general-regulations/11725242/registration/

How to register?

• Get an appointment online
• Get an appointment by phone

You will need the following documents for the registration:

• Passport with visa
• Registration form (https://www.hamburg.com/contentblob/2217296/42d1e8e18938d0d8b85e1d0c600755e2/data/anmeldung-des-wohnsitzes.pdf). Have a look the English guidance https://www.hamburg.com/contentblob/14838562/0b9929a8b01b3f615bbf11a946265669/data/km1-address-registration-english-guide.pdf
• Move-in confirmation (Wohnungsgeberbescheinigung) Your landlord is required to issue you this confirmation within two weeks after you move in (find a sample document at: https://www.hamburg.com/contentblob/16071368/2a4a05ac42d7380f4cbf1557cff44a50/data/wohnungsgeberbestaetigung.pdf)

Any questions?

Please contact the International Office ([email protected])