Recognition

For recognition, there are various procedures, legal bases and opportunities for financial support.

Professional recognition

Recognition is necessary in Germany for certain occupations and professions. With it, a foreign professional qualification is made legally equivalent to a German professional qualification.

Advantages of recognition

Formal professional recognition is often necessary. It may also bring advantages on the labour market and help support long-term integration.

Documents for the application

This summary shows which documents are necessary in order to apply for recognition of a foreign professional qualification.

Types of procedure

There are different procedures for the recognition of foreign professional qualifications and higher education qualifications.

Legal foundations

Professional recognition in Germany is regulated by law and has various legal foundations.

Financial support

The costs of a recognition procedure can be covered in full or in part. Financial support is also available for training.

Digital application

The recognition application service makes it easier to apply. Skilled workers from all over the world can apply online using the recognition portal.

Recognition stakeholders

Vocational recognition in Germany has many stakeholders. We present the key stakeholders to you in a summary.