Hunting licence Hamburg: costs
Fees at a glance
The fees for a hunting licence in Hamburg are between 63 EUR and 125 EUR, depending on the type of hunting licence. An annual hunting licence costs 125 EUR in Hamburg, which you pay directly to the Waffenbehörde. For a day hunting licence, the Waffenbehörde in Hamburg charges a fee of 63 EUR. In addition, there is a separate examination fee of 203 EUR, which you pay to the Landesjagdverband. So for your hunting licence in Hamburg, plan for total costs made up of the authority fee and the examination fee.
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Processing time and planning
Processing your hunting licence application in Hamburg currently takes up to 6 Monaten at the Waffenbehörde. Submit your application as early as possible so that you receive the hunting licence in good time. If you need a replacement document, you must expect a waiting time of several weeks. If you have urgent questions about processing times, you can contact the Waffenbehörde by email or phone.
Types of hunting licence
In Hamburg you can choose between three types of hunting licence: annual hunting licence, day hunting licence and youth hunting licence. The annual hunting licence is valid for a full year and costs 125 EUR in authority fees in Hamburg. The day hunting licence is intended for shorter periods and costs 63 EUR in authority fees in Hamburg. For a hunting licence in Hamburg, you must pass a hunting examination (Jägerprüfung) before you can submit the application. Apply for renewal in good time, as processing times can currently be up to 6 Monaten.
Ways to apply
This is how you can apply for your hunting licence in Hamburg:
- Online via the XJagd portal of Polizei Hamburg (available 24/7)
- By post to the Waffenbehörde
- By email to waffenbehoerde@polizei.hamburg.de
- Via the Waffenbehörde in-house letterbox
- In person on site at the Waffenbehörde
Responsible authority and contact
Polizei Hamburg – Waffenbehörde is responsible for issuing hunting licences in Hamburg. The Waffenbehörde belongs to the Behörde für Inneres und Sport and processes all applications relating to the hunting licence. You can reach the Waffenbehörde by phone on (040) 4286-676-01, however availability is limited. Alternatively, you can contact the Waffenbehörde by email at waffenbehoerde@polizei.hamburg.de contact. Further information can be found on the official service page of Polizei Hamburg on the topic of weapons law (Waffenrecht).