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Recognition of foreign professional qualifications

Did you obtain professional qualifications abroad and would you like to work in your profession in Germany? Find out here what you need to do to have foreign professional and educational qualifications recognised and considered on an equal footing with German qualifications.

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Alternative Practitioner Exam

Anyone wishing to practice medicine without being a doctor requires a permit under the Heilpraktikergesetz (HeilprG). The application for the examination for the issuance of...

Apply for a European Professional Card

With the European Professional Card (EBA), you can have certain professional qualifications recognised within the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA) via an...

Apply for a career qualification "Fire brigade technical service, career group 1, second entry position" from abroad

You have completed a qualification as a firefighter and a craft training abroad and would like to receive a career qualification in Saxony-Anhalt? Find out more here.

Apply for a certificate assessment for a foreign university qualification

Have you completed your studies abroad? With the certificate evaluation, you will find out whether your studies are equivalent to a German degree programme.

Apply for a licence to practise as a psychological psychotherapist from the EU/EEA/Switzerland

Would you like to work as a psychotherapist in Germany? Then you need the license to practice medicine. You can also obtain a licence to practise medicine with a foreign...

Apply for a licence to practise as a psychological psychotherapist from third countries

Would you like to work as a psychotherapist in Germany? Then you need the license to practice medicine. You can also obtain a licence to practise medicine with a foreign...

Apply for a licence to practise dentistry from the EU/EEA/Switzerland

Would you like to work as a dentist in Germany? Then you need a state approval, the Approbation. You can also obtain a licence to practise medicine with a foreign professional...

Apply for a licence to practise dentistry from third countries

Would you like to work as a dentist in Germany? Then you need a state approval, the Approbation. You can also obtain a licence to practise medicine with a foreign professional...

Apply for a licence to practise medicine

In order to be able to practice the profession as a doctor, dentist, pharmacist, psychological psychotherapist or child and adolescent psychotherapist in Germany, a separate...

Apply for a licence to practise pharmacists from the EU/EEA/Switzerland

Would you like to work as a pharmacist in Germany? Then you need a state license, the approbation. You can also obtain a licence to practise medicine with a foreign professional...

Apply for a license to practice veterinary medicine from EU/EEA/Switzerland

In order to be able to work as a veterinarian in Germany without restrictions, you need the license to practice medicine. You can also obtain this with a professional...

Apply for a license to practise as a veterinarian

Would you like to work permanently as a veterinarian in Germany? Then you must be licensed (approved) for this activity.

Apply for a permit to practice the veterinary profession on a temporary basis

In order for you to be able to work temporarily in Germany as a veterinarian without a licence to practise medicine, you need a permit.

Apply for a residence permit for self-employed persons who have completed their studies or are working as scientists or researchers

Under simplified conditions, you can obtain a residence permit for self-employment if you have successfully completed your studies in Germany or have a residence permit as a...

Apply for admission as a patent attorney

You may only act as a patent attorney if you have been admitted to the Patent Attorney's Office by the Chamber of Patent Attorneys. You must apply for admission. Patent...

Apply for admission to the Legal Preparatory Service with European degrees

You have completed a legal degree in a member state of the EU and now want to complete the legal preparatory service in Germany? Then you must first have an equivalence test of...

Apply for admission to the bar

If you want to work as a lawyer, you need a license. Preconditions You have acquired the qualification to become a judge in accordance with the German Judges Act or You...

Apply for an EU certificate in accordance with the Professional Recognition Directive

If you want to provide certain services in another EU country, you will need the EU certificate for some EU countries (e.g. Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg) as proof of your...

Apply for an electronic health professional card (eHBA) as a person in a healthcare profession

If you want to gain access to the telematics infrastructure (TI) in healthcare, you need an electronic health professional card (eHBA) as a person in a healthcare profession.

Apply for an extension of the residence permit for the recognition of the professional qualification during employment

You can apply for an extension of your residence permit, which was issued to you for the recognition of your foreign professional qualification, if the maximum period of...

Apply for an extension of the residence permit in order to take an examination for the recognition of a foreign professional qualification

You can apply for an extension of your residence permit, which was issued to you for taking an exam for the recognition of your foreign professional qualification.

Apply for career qualification for the "Fire Brigade Technical Service Category 2, First Entry Office" from abroad

You have completed an apprenticeship as a firefighter and a degree abroad and would like to obtain a career qualification in Saxony-Anhalt? Find out more here.

Apply for certificate assessment of foreign higher education qualifications for recognition in the higher education sector

Do you have a foreign university degree and would like to continue your studies at a German university? Find out more about the certificate evaluation here.

Apply for equivalence of certificates of ethnic German repatriates according to BVFG

Are you a ethnic German repatriate and would like to have your professional qualification recognised? Find out more here....

Apply for equivalence of occupations in the craft sector with professional qualifications from abroad

You can have your foreign professional qualification in the craft sector officially recognised. For some craft professions, you must have your professional qualification...

Apply for equivalence of qualifications and training certificates in accordance with § 13c of the Industrial Code

To work as a guard, insurance consultant, insurance broker, financial investment broker, fee-based financial investment advisor or real estate loan broker, you need proof of...

Apply for equivalence of the master craftsman's examination

Have you passed your master craftsman's examination abroad? You can have the championship title recognized.

Apply for permission as a childhood educator with professional qualifications from abroad

You have acquired a professional qualification as a childhood educator abroad and would now like to practice your profession in Saxony-Anhalt? Then you will find all the...

Apply for permission as an educator from abroad

You have a professional qualification as a recognized educator from abroad and would now like to practice your profession in Saxony-Anhalt? Then you will find all the important...

Apply for permission for the professional title "Podiatrist"

When working as a podiatrist, a distinction is made between cosmetic and medical foot care. Cosmetic foot care (on a healthy foot) can be practiced without a permit, but must be...

Apply for permission to use the professional title Orthoptist from EU/EEA/Switzerland

Would you like to work as an orthoptist in Germany? Then you need a state permit. In order to obtain state permission, you can have your foreign professional qualification...

Apply for permission to use the professional title occupational therapist from EU/EEA/Switzerland

Would you like to work as an occupational therapist in Germany? Then you need a state permit. To obtain state permission, you can have your foreign professional qualification...

Apply for permission to use the professional title occupational therapist from third countries

Would you like to work as an occupational therapist in Germany? Then you need a state permit. To obtain state permission, you can have your foreign professional qualification...

Apply for permission to use the professional title of dietician

If you want to use the professional title "dietician" or "dietician", you need a permit. Prerequisites for this are: They have completed the prescribed training and passed...

Apply for permission to use the professional title of dietician from EU/EEA/Switzerland

Would you like to work as a dietician in Germany? Then you need a state permit. In order to obtain state permission, you can have your foreign professional qualification...

Apply for permission to use the professional title of emergency paramedic from EU/EEA/Switzerland

Would you like to work as an emergency paramedic in Germany? Then you need a state permit. In order to obtain state permission, you can have your foreign professional...

Apply for permission to use the professional title of geriatric nurse

If you want to use the job title "geriatric nurse" or "geriatric nurse", you need a permit. If you carry out the activity only temporarily and occasionally, a report to the...

Apply for permission to use the professional title of geriatric nurse from third countries

Would you like to work as a geriatric nurse in Germany? Then you need a state permit. To do this, you must submit an application and have your foreign professional qualification...

Apply for permission to use the professional title of health and paediatric nurse from EU/EEA/Switzerland

Would you like to work in Germany as a health and paediatric nurse? Then you need a state permit. To do this, you must submit an application and have your foreign professional...

Apply for permission to use the professional title of health supervisor

Do you attach great importance to hygiene and cleanliness? Find out here about the recognition as a health supervisor.

Apply for permission to use the professional title of masseur and medical lifeguard from third countries

Would you like to work in Germany as a masseuse and medical lifeguard? Then you need a state permit. In order to obtain state permission, you can have your foreign professional...

Apply for permission to use the professional title of masseuse and medical lifeguard or masseur and medical lifeguard from EU/EEA/Switzerland

Would you like to work in Germany as a masseuse and medical lifeguard or masseur and medical lifeguard? Then you need a state permit. To obtain state permission, you can have...

Apply for permission to use the professional title of medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics from third countries

Would you like to work in Germany as a medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics or medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics? Then you need a state...

Apply for permission to use the professional title of medical-technical radiology assistant from EU/EEA/Switzerland

Would you like to work as a medical-technical radiology assistant in Germany? Then you need a state permit. For this, you can have your foreign professional qualification...

Apply for permission to use the professional title of nurse from EU/EEA/Switzerland

Would you like to work as a nurse in Germany? Then you need a state permit. To do this, you must submit an application and have your foreign professional qualification recognised.

Apply for permission to use the professional title of nursing assistant

Find out here how to apply for permission to use the professional title "nursing assistant".

Apply for permission to use the professional title of pharmaceutical technical assistant from EU/EEA/Switzerland

Would you like to work in Germany as a pharmaceutical technical assistant? Then you need a state permit. In order to obtain state permission, you can have your foreign...

Apply for permission to use the professional title of podiatrist from EU/EEA/Switzerland

Would you like to work as a podiatrist in Germany? Then you need a state permit. In order to obtain state permission, you can have your foreign professional qualification...

Apply for permission to use the professional title of speech therapist

If you want to use the professional title "speech therapist" or "speech therapist", you need permission to do so. The permit is granted on application if the applicant has...

Apply for permission to use the professional title of speech therapist from EU/EEA/Switzerland

Would you like to work as a speech therapist in Germany? Then you need a state permit. In order to obtain state permission, you can have your foreign professional qualification...

Apply for permission to use the professional title of veterinary technical assistant from EU/EEA/Switzerland

Would you like to work in Germany as a veterinary technical assistant? Then you need a state permit. For this, you can have your foreign professional qualification recognised.

Apply for recognition as a blacksmith

If you want to work as a hoof shoesmith or hoof shoesmith, you need state recognition. Examination certificates acquired outside Germany in the field of hoof and hoof fittings...

Apply for recognition as a consulting engineer with professional qualifications from abroad

Have you earned a degree as an engineer abroad and gained professional experience? If you wish to practise your profession in Germany, you can apply for entry in the list of...

Apply for recognition as a curative education nurse with professional qualifications from abroad

Have you acquired a professional qualification abroad as a curative education nurse? Then you can apply for recognition of this qualification in Germany under certain conditions.

Apply for recognition as a farrier with a foreign professional qualification

Would you like to work as a farrier in Germany? Then you need state recognition. In particular, you must have your foreign professional qualification recognised as equivalent to...

Apply for recognition as a farrier with a foreign professional qualification

Would you like to work as a farrier in Germany? Then you need state recognition. In particular, you must have your foreign professional qualification recognised as equivalent to...

Apply for recognition as a geriatric nurse from EU/EEA/Switzerland

Would you like to work as a geriatric nurse in Germany? Then you need a state permit. To do this, you must submit an application and have your foreign professional qualification...

Apply for recognition as a lawyer with a foreign professional qualification

You have completed your training as a lawyer abroad and would now like to work in Germany? Find out more about the requirements here.

Apply for recognition as a midwife with a professional qualification that is automatically recognised

Would you like to work as a midwife in Germany? Then you need a state permit. To do this, you must have your foreign professional qualification recognised. Foreign professional...

Apply for recognition as a midwife with a professional qualification that is not automatically recognised

Would you like to work as a midwife in Germany? Then you need a state permit. To obtain state permission, you can have your foreign professional qualification recognized.

Apply for recognition as a nurse with a professional qualification from eu/EEA/Switzerland

Would you like to work as a nurse in Germany? Then you need a state permit. To obtain the state permit, you must submit an application and can have your foreign professional...

Apply for recognition as a nurse with a professional qualification from third countries

Would you like to work as a nurse in Germany? Then you need a state permit. To obtain the state permit, you must submit an application and can have your foreign professional...

Apply for recognition as a social pedagogue or social worker and social pedagogue or social worker with vocational training from abroad

Would you like to work permanently in Germany as a social pedagogue or social pedagogue? Then you must have your foreign professional qualification recognised.

Apply for recognition as a specialist dentist with a professional qualification from the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland

Have you completed further training as a specialist dentist abroad? Then you can apply for recognition as a specialist dentist in Germany under certain conditions.

Apply for recognition as a specialist dentist with a professional qualification from third countries

Have you completed further training as a specialist dentist abroad? Then you can apply for recognition as a specialist dentist in Germany under certain conditions.

Apply for recognition as a specialist pharmacist with a professional qualification from the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland

Have you acquired further training abroad as a specialist pharmacist? Then you can apply for recognition as a specialist pharmacist in Germany under certain conditions.

Apply for recognition as a specialist pharmacist with a professional qualification from third countries

Have you acquired further training abroad as a specialist pharmacist? Then you can apply for recognition as a specialist pharmacist in Germany under certain conditions.

Apply for recognition as a specialist veterinarian with a professional qualification from the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland

Have you completed further training as a specialist veterinarian abroad? Then you can apply for recognition as a specialist veterinarian in Germany under certain conditions.

Apply for recognition as a surgical assistant with professional qualifications from EU/EEA/Switzerland

Would you like to work in Germany as a surgical assistant? Then you need a state permit. In order to obtain state permission, you can have your foreign professional...

Apply for recognition as an anaesthesia technical assistant with professional qualifications from EU/EEA/Switzerland

Would you like to work as an anaesthesia technical assistant in Germany? Then you need a state permit. In order to obtain state permission, you can have your foreign...

Apply for recognition of a further training qualification as a veterinarian

In addition to your professional title as a veterinarian, you can use other designations on request. Read the most important information here.

Apply for recognition of the teacher training qualification from abroad

You have obtained a vocational qualification as a teacher abroad and would like to work as a teacher in the state of Saxony-Anhalt?

Apply for registration for debt collection service

If you wish to provide collection services on a business basis, you must register this activity in the Legal Services Register. It can be registered who is personally suitable...

Apply for the admission of a European lawyer to the Bar Association

If you have previously worked as a lawyer in another country within the European Union (EU), in a state party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area (EEA) or in...

Applying for a career qualification "Archive Service, Category 2, Second Entry Office" from abroad

You have completed a degree in history and an internal administrative degree abroad and would like to obtain a career qualification in Saxony-Anhalt? Find out more here.

Applying for a career qualification "General Administrative Service, Category 2, First Entry Office" from abroad

You have completed an administrative degree abroad and would like to obtain a career qualification in Saxony-Anhalt? Find out more here.

Applying for a career qualification "General Administrative Service, Category 2, Second Entry Office" from abroad

You have completed a law degree abroad and would like to obtain a career qualification in Saxony-Anhalt? Find out more here.

Applying for a career qualification "archive service, category 2, first entry-level position" from abroad

You have completed a bachelor's degree in archives abroad and would like to obtain a career qualification in Saxony-Anhalt? Find out more here.

Applying for a certificate of competency for fumigation

If you need a certificate of competency for fumigation activities, you can apply for it from the competent authority.

Applying for a driving instructor's license

Anyone who trains persons who wish to obtain a licence to drive motor vehicles (learner drivers) requires a driving licence. The driving licence is issued on application in...

Applying for a health professional title

If you want to use a job title in one of the following health professions, you need a permit: Nurses Health and paediatric nurses Midwife/Maternity Nurse Podiatrist ...

Applying for a licence to practise medicine for a veterinarian from third countries

In order to be able to work as a veterinarian in Germany without restrictions, you need the license to practice medicine. You can also obtain this with a professional...

Applying for a permit as a health supervisor for degrees from abroad

Do you have a professional qualification as a recognised health supervisor from abroad and would now like to practise your profession in Saxony-Anhalt? Then you will find all...

Applying for equivalence of a qualification according to the Hazardous Substances Ordinance

If you want to have your already acquired qualification in the field of hazardous substances recognised as equivalent to expertise, you must prove equivalence to the competent...

Applying for permission to use the professional title of emergency paramedic from third countries

Would you like to work as an emergency paramedic in Germany? Then you need a state permit. In order to obtain state permission, you can have your foreign professional...

Applying for permission to use the professional title of medical-technical laboratory assistant from third countries

Would you like to work in Germany as a medical-technical laboratory assistant? Then you need a state permit. For this, you can have your foreign professional qualification...

Applying for permission to use the professional title of medical-technical radiology assistant from third countries

Would you like to work as a medical-technical radiology assistant in Germany? Then you need a state permit. For this, you can have your foreign professional qualification...

Applying for permission to use the professional title of nurse from third countries

Would you like to work as a nurse in Germany? Then you need a state permit. To do this, you must submit an application and have your foreign professional qualification recognised.

Applying for permission to use the professional title of orthoptist from third countries

Would you like to work as an orthoptist in Germany? Then you need a state permit. In order to obtain state permission, you can have your foreign professional qualification...

Applying for permission to use the professional title of pharmaceutical technical assistant from third countries

Would you like to work in Germany as a pharmaceutical technical assistant? Then you need a state permit. In order to obtain state permission, you can have your foreign...

Applying for permission to use the professional title of podiatrist from third countries

Would you like to work as a podiatrist in Germany? Then you need a state permit. In order to obtain state permission, you can have your foreign professional qualification...

Applying for permission to use the professional title of speech therapist from third countries

Would you like to work as a speech therapist in Germany? Then you need a state permit.In order to obtain state permission, you can have your foreign professional qualification...

Applying for permission to use the professional title of veterinary technical assistant from third countries

Would you like to work in Germany as a veterinary technical assistant? Then you need a state permit. For this, you can have your foreign professional qualification recognised.

Applying for recognition as a Markscheiderin or Markscheider with a professional qualification from abroad

Would you like to work permanently in Germany as a mine separator? Then you must have your foreign professional qualification recognised.

Applying for recognition as a curative teacher with professional qualifications from abroad

Would you like to work permanently as a curative teacher in Germany? Then you must have your foreign professional qualification recognised.

Applying for recognition as a health and paediatric nurse with professional qualifications from third countries

Would you like to work in Germany as a health and paediatric nurse? Then you need a state permit. To do this, you must submit an application and have your foreign professional...

Applying for recognition as a specialist veterinarian with professional qualifications from third countries

Have you completed further training as a specialist veterinarian abroad? Then you can apply for recognition as a specialist veterinarian in Germany under certain conditions.

Applying for recognition as a surgical assistant with professional qualifications from third countries

Would you like to work in Germany as a surgical assistant? Then you need a state permit. In order to obtain state permission, you can have your foreign professional...

Applying for recognition as an anaesthesia technical assistant with professional qualifications from third countries

Would you like to work as an anaesthesia technical assistant in Germany? Then you need a state permit. In order to obtain state permission, you can have your foreign...

Applying for recognition as an architect with professional qualifications from abroad

Have you obtained a degree as an architect abroad and gained professional experience? If you wish to practise your profession in Germany, you can apply for entry in the list of...

Auditors - Have professional qualifications recognised from the EU/EEA/Switzerland

Do you have a professional qualification as a statutory auditor from the EU, the EEA or Switzerland? Do you want to work as an auditor in Germany? Then you can take the...

Carry academic degrees, titles and designations of foreign universities

If you have the academic degree of a foreign university, then you can use it without permission under certain conditions.

Clarifying EU law abroad

If you are an EU citizen or a company in another country facing additional obstacles because an authority does not comply with EU law, SOLVIT can help you. SOLVIT is a network...

Dietician with training from third countries, professional qualification recognition

Would you like to work as a dietitian in Germany? Then you need a state permit. To obtain state permission, you can have your foreign professional qualification recognized.

Doctor with training from third countries, recognition of professional qualification

Would you like to work as a doctor in Germany? Then you need a state license, the approbation. You can also obtain a licence to practise medicine with a foreign professional...

Grant state recognition of professional qualifications acquired abroad for the training of "social work specialists"

Upon application, anyone who carries out an activity corresponding to the social worker, the social pedagogue or the social pedagogue and has successfully completed training as...

Have educational qualifications from the GDR recognised in higher education

Graduates who have a degree from a university, technical or engineering school or an ecclesiastical educational institution of the former GDR, which had or has its seat in the...

Have foreign professional qualifications recognised as state examinations for state-certified food chemists

Food chemists from other countries of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland can apply for recognition of their diploma or university degree...

Have foreign vocational training qualifications recognised

You acquired your professional qualification abroad and want to work in your profession in Germany? Depending on your profession, you can or must have your foreign...

Have your driving instructor permit recognised from abroad

Would you like to work as a driving instructor in Germany? Then you need a driving license. Even with a professional qualification from abroad, you can obtain a driving...

Interpreter and translator - Apply for proof of professional aptitude

Do you want to interpret, sign language interpret or translate at courts and authorities? Find out here which requirements you need for this.

Lawyer Europäisch - Applying for dismissal from the RA Chamber

You can waive admission to the Bar Association in writing at any time.

Medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics or medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics with training from EU/EEA/Switzerland, recognition of foreign professional qualification

Would you like to work in Germany as a medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics or a medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics? Then you need a state...

Permission to use the professional title Grant of medical-technical laboratory assistant from EU/EEA/Switzerland

Would you like to work in Germany as a medical-technical laboratory assistant? Then you need a state permit. For this, you can have your foreign professional qualification...

Pharmacist with training from third countries, recognition of professional qualification

Would you like to work as a pharmacist in Germany? Then you need a state license, the approbation. You can also obtain a licence to practise medicine with a foreign professional...

Physiotherapist with training from EU/EEA/Switzerland, professional qualification recognition

Would you like to work as a physiotherapist in Germany? Then you need a state permit. To obtain state permission, you can have your foreign professional qualification recognized.

Physiotherapist with training from third countries, recognition of professional qualification

Would you like to work as a physiotherapist in Germany? Then you need a state permit. To obtain state permission, you can have your foreign professional qualification recognized.

Provide pension advice

If you wish to provide pension advice in the following areas, you must register with the competent authority: statutory pension and accident insurance, social compensation...

Recognise a doctor with training from the EU/EEA/Switzerland, professional qualification

Would you like to work as a doctor in Germany? Then you need a state license, the approbation.You can also obtain a licence to practise medicine with a foreign professional...

Recognition of foreign professional qualifications

Have you acquired your professional qualification abroad and want to work in your profession in Germany? Depending on your profession, you may or may have your foreign degree...

Revocation of the admission of a European lawyer to the Bar Association

If you do not prove that you have been admitted to the bar in your country of origin every three years, your admission to the Bar Association may be revoked.

Tax Advisor; Recognition of foreign professional qualifications

Would you like to work as a tax advisor in Germany? Find out more here to apply for admission to the aptitude test.

Training occupations under the responsibility of the Chambers of Industry and Commerce (IHK), have foreign professional qualifications recognised

Do you have a training degree from abroad? You can apply to the Chambers of Industry and Commerce (IHK) in Germany for official recognition of your training qualification!

Vocational school and technical school qualifications; Have foreign professional qualifications recognised

You have a professional qualification from abroad and would like to work in Germany? You can apply to the competent authority for recognition of your professional qualification....