Your path to recognition

Here you can find all the key information about vocational recognition and related topics: financing, documents and what happens after the notice.

What is professional recognition?

Studied or trained for a profession? Recognition is necessary in Germany for certain professions. Find out what recognition is and how it works!

How do I get recognition?

Would you like to work in your occupation or profession in Germany? Find out here how to get recognition!

Documents for the application

Do you want to have your foreign professional qualification recognised? Find out here which documents are necessary for the recognition application.

What happens after the notice

Does your recognition notice state that your professional qualification is not equivalent or is only partially equivalent? Find out here what happens next.

Advantages of recognition

Official recognition is necessary for some professions. But even if recognition is not required, it may still bring advantages for your future in Germany.

Higher education qualifications

In Germany you need recognition of your foreign higher education qualification for certain professions. For other professions, there is the assessment of higher education qualifications.

Legal basis

Various laws and regulations govern the recognition of professional qualifications in Germany.

Financing

The recognition of a foreign professional qualification in Germany costs money. You may be able to receive financial support.