WelcomeGate+

The structured start in Germany! From registration to residence permit

We and our Partners take care of all standard relocation processes: residence registration, mandatory notifications, insurance documentation, tax ID, bank account setup, translations, official appointments, and temporary accommodation.

All services are digitally documented, systematically managed via our platform, and made individually trackable online – for maximum transparency throughout the entire process.

Special requirements – such as traveling with family, pets, or a full household – can also be planned with us in advance. We think ahead, provide personal guidance, and ensure everything is in place that’s truly needed.

Personally supported, digitally trackable – so that people don’t just arrive, but truly get started.

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Structured Integration: Our digital mentoring tool for international professionals and employers.

Welcome means more than just arriving. Our integration and mentoring tool guides international professionals through their first months in Germany – digitally supported, yet always personally accompanied. Language, daily life, orientation, participation: the current integration status is regularly assessed and made clearly visible for both employees and employers.

The system is multilingual and tailored to the language of each professional. It offers not just an overview, but real support – for everyday challenges, uncertainties, or difficult moments. As a digital companion, a conversation starter, and a tool for self-help.

From emergency contacts to the first daycare appointment – our tool becomes a reliable compass for integration: transparent, human, and always accessible.

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WelcomeJob+ – Where global talent meets German employers

WelcomeJob+ is the newest module in our system. International professionals interested in migration can present themselves and become visible to potential employers – connecting global talent with German companies of all sizes: from family-run businesses and medium-sized enterprises to large HR departments and specialized recruiters.

But our work doesn’t end with the placement – that’s where it truly begins. Every successful hiring process is accompanied by a structured relocation and integration concept.

Why? Because sustainable talent retention only works when the arrival is secured – professionally and personally.

Test phase: The platform is already fully accessible for applicants. For companies, access remains limited until testing is complete.

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For those who see integration as a responsibility – not a side task.

international skilled workers

welcomegate+ provides structured support from initial planning to successful integration in Germany. From Authorities, residence registration and bank accounts to insurance and everyday matters – the platform combines clear structures, digital guidance via a mentoring tool, and coordinated support.

The focus is not on relocation alone – but on true integration

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HR and companies

You recruit international talent – WelcomeGate+ takes care of the structured relocation process. With clearly defined responsibilities, transparent procedures, and reliable guidance, we support HR teams and hiring managers from Authorities to successful onboarding. Efficient, GDPR-compliant, and always with a human touch. A well-designed mentoring program and intelligent support structures – personally guided and digitally enhanced – help ensure that new employees truly arrive and stay for the long term. This way, integration becomes real engagement – without costly turnover risks.

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Advisors and recruiters

A successful hire is more than just a signature – it’s a process that needs to be well thought out from the very beginning. The real challenge usually starts after the contract is signed. Those who focus solely on placement without ensuring a smooth arrival and integration risk high turnover, dissatisfied clients, and inefficient onboarding. That’s exactly where WelcomeGate+ comes in. Our goal is to ensure that international professionals stay for the long term, feel welcome, and become productive quickly. We support you as a strategic partner for sustainable recruitment: Our relocation services perfectly complement your offerings – and make the difference between a simple hire and a lasting placement.

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The Faces Behind Our Mission - Meet Our Founders

Raphael Krieger

welcomegate+ Relocation Management
Chief Executive Officer
Jan. 2024–Heute
Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany

Chief Operating Officer
Wilhelm Melk Spielwarenfabrik
März 2020–Heute

Gründer
The Wall Frankfurt
Jan. 2016–Heute

Interim Manager, Projektleiter Standortentwicklung
Selbstständig
2018–2020

Training & Coaching
Selbstständig
März 2006–März 2014

Geschäftsführer
Incoming Touroperator Germany
März 1993–März 2005

Studium Sportwissenschaften Magister
Sportwissenschaften
Abschluss März 2004

Disponent, Verkauf, Backoffice
Holz, Parkett, Inneneinrichtung
Juli 1991–Mai 1993

Vertriebsleiter
Deutsch-Amerikanischer Geschenkartikelvertrieb
Aug. 1991–Aug. 1992
Mühlheim am Main, Hessen, Deutschland

Ausbildung Groß- und Außenhandelskaufmann

Holz, Parkett, Baustoffe, Inneneinrichtung · AzubiHolz, Parkett, Baustoffe, Inneneinrichtung · Azubi
Aug. 1989–Aug. 1991
Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Deutschland

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Member of:

IHK certified Relocation Manager

Carola Wötzel

welcomegate+ Relocation Management
Casemanagement, Organisation, Koordination
Feb. 2025–heute
Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany

Wirtschaftliche Beratung
Juli 2020–Heute

KPMG Law Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH
Wissensmanagerin/ Organisationsbeauftragte
Jan. 2008–Juni 2020
Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany

Taylor Wessing
Bibliothekarin, Recherche
Jan. 2005–Dez. 2007
Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany

Haarmann Hemmelrath
Bibliothekarin, Recherche
Okt. 2000–Dez. 2004
Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany

Wötzel Fachbuch Mainz GmbH
Geschäftsführerin
1988–2000
Mainz, Rheinland Pfalz, Germany

Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)
1. Juristisches Staatsexamen, Rechtswissenschaften
1978–1982

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More than moving. Truly arriving.

Let’s move forward – together.