First steps in Hamburg

Things to do after getting admission in Hamburg, Germany

As soon as you get your admission letter from the University

• Book your visa appointment date at your respective consulate.
  1. Link for German Nation Visa – https://india.diplo.de/in-en/service/-/1803740. All the information is available here.
  2. Also, see – https://india.diplo.de/in-en/service/studentvisa/2004346
  3. Checklist for German National Student Visa
  4. You will also need Biometric Photo
• Start looking for accommodation in Hamburg, as it is very difficult to get a place in Hamburg.
  1. All the student dorms or student residences have a waiting list, don’t solely rely on them.
  2. Some links to search for accommodation –
     1. www.wg-gesucht.de
     2. www.zwischenmiete.de
     3. www.studentenwohnungsmarkt.de
     4. www.studenten-wg.de
     5. www.immobilienscout24.de
     6. www.immonet.de
     7. www.immowuerttemberg.de
     8. https://www.ebay-kleinanzeigen.de/stadt/hamburg/
     9. You can also join Facebook groups to look for accommodation
  3. If you don’t find accommodation anywhere, also try to apply for a short term place at studierendenwerk-hamburg. You can get a place for 2-3 months and in that time you can search for a permanent place.

Links for facebook groups –
https://www.facebook.com/groups/HamburgSAG/?ref=group_browse_new
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1534459500190766/?ref=group_browse_new
https://www.facebook.com/groups/698621680153069/?ref=group_browse_new

Visit FS2YM for more detailed information. (Some information is taken from FS2YM)