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

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

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 online procedure.

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

You would like to work as a psychotherapist in Germany? Then you need the license to practice. You can also obtain the license to practice with a foreign professional qualification. To do so, you must have your professional qualification recognized.

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

You would like to work as a psychotherapist in Germany? Then you need the license to practice. You can also obtain the license to practice with a foreign professional qualification. To do so, you must have your professional qualification recognized.

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

You would like to work as a dentist in Germany? Then you need a state license, the Approbation. You can also obtain the license to practice dentistry with a foreign professional qualification. To do so, you must have your professional qualification recognized.

Apply for a licence to practise dentistry from third countries

You would like to work as a dentist in Germany? Then you need a state license, the Approbation. You can also obtain the Approbation with a foreign professional qualification. To do so, you must have your professional qualification recognized.

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 qualification. To do this, you must have your professional qualification recognised.

Apply for a license to practice as a child and adolescent therapist

If you want to practice the profession of child and adolescent psychotherapist in Germany without restrictions, you need a state license, the Approbation.

Apply for a license to practice as a pharmacist

If you want to practice the profession of pharmacist in Germany without restrictions, you need a state license, the Approbation.

Apply for a license to practice as a psychological psychotherapist

If you want to practice the profession of psychological psychotherapist in Germany without restrictions, you need a state license, the Approbation.

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 researcher or scientist.

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 meet...

Apply for admission to the state examination for child and adolescent psychotherapists

If you wish to complete your training in the field of child and adolescent psychotherapy, you must pass a state examination. Admission to the examination is by application. You can find out more here.

Apply for admission to the state examination for psychological psychotherapists

If you wish to complete your training in the field of psychological psychotherapy, you must pass a state examination. Admission to the examination is by application. You can find out more here.

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 EU certificate in accordance with the Professional Recognition Directive

If you wish to provide certain services in another EU country, some EU countries (e.g., Austria, Belgium, Luxemburg) require the EU qualifications certificate as proof of your professional experience.

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 validity of two years has not yet been exhausted.

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 certificate evaluation 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 competence and training in accordance with Section 13c of the Trade, Commerce and Industry Regulation Act

  • To work as a security guard, insurance advisor, insurance broker, financial investment broker, fee-based financial investment advisor or real estate loan broker, you need a certificate of competence.
  • The certificate of competence is a prerequisite for the granting of the respective license under trade law.
  • You can have your foreign professional qualification recognized as proof of expertise.

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 the master craftsman examination

Have you taken your master craftsman examination abroad? You can have your master craftsman title recognized.

Apply for general swearing-in as a court interpreter with a foreign professional qualification

You would like to work permanently as a court interpreter in Germany? Then you need to be sworn in as a court interpreter. You can also be sworn in with a qualification from abroad.

Apply for license to practice dentistry

If you want to practice the dental profession in Germany without restrictions, you need a state license, the Approbation.

Apply for permission to practice medicine in the field of physiotherapy

If you wish to practise medicine in the field of physiotherapy, you must apply for a license to do so.

Apply for permission to practice medicine in the field of psychotherapy

If you wish to practice medicine in the field of psychotherapy, you must apply for a permit.

Apply for permission to temporarily practice veterinary profession for veterinarians from EU member states

In order to work temporarily in Germany as a veterinarian without a license, you need a permit.

Apply for permission to use the job title of medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics

If you want to use the job title of medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics, you need a license. You can find out more here.

Apply for permission to use the job title of medical-technical laboratory assistant

If you want to use the job title of medical-technical laboratory assistant, you need a permit. You can find out more here.

Apply for permission to use the job title of medical-technical radiology assistant

If you have the job title medical-technical radiology assistant you need a permit. You can find out more here.

Apply for permission to use the professional title "Podiatrist/Podologist

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

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 recognized.

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 recognized.

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 the...

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 recognised.

Apply for permission to use the professional title of emergency paramedic

If you have the job title "emergency paramedic", you need a permit. You can find out more here.

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 qualification recognised.

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 so, you must submit an application and have your foreign professional qualification recognized.

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 qualification recognised.

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 healthcare and nursing assistant

If you use the job title "health and nursing professional" or "health and nursing professional" you need a license. You can find out more here.

Apply for permission to use the professional title of healthcare and pediatric nurse

If you would like to use the job title "pediatric nurse", you need a permit. You can find out more here.

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 qualification recognised.

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 your foreign professional qualification recognized.

Apply for permission to use the professional title of masseuse or masseur and medical bath attendant

If you have the job title "masseur and medical bath attendant", you need a license. You can find out more here.

Apply for permission to use the professional title of medical dissection and preparation assistant

The benefit is not offered in Saxony-Anhalt. You can apply for the benefit in another federal state.

Apply for permission to use the professional title of medical dissection and preparation assistant for degrees from abroad

The benefit is not offered in Saxony-Anhalt. You can apply for the benefit in another federal state.

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 occupational therapist

If you want to use the job title "occupational therapist", you need a license.

Apply for permission to use the professional title of physiotherapist

If you use the job title "physiotherapist or physiotherapist", you need a license. You can find out more here.

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 recognised.

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 recognised.

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 recognised.

Apply for recognition as a childhood educator with professional qualification from abroad.

You would like to work permanently as a childhood educator in Germany? Then you need to have your foreign professional qualification recognized.

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 consulting engineers.

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

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

Apply for recognition as a farrier

If you want to work as a farrier or farrier trainer, you need state recognition. Examination certificates in the field of farriery and hoof shoeing obtained outside Germany can b...

Apply for recognition as a farrier apprentice blacksmith or farrier apprentice blacksmith.

If you want to work as a farrier apprentice blacksmith, you need to be licensed by the state.

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 the German qualification.

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 the German qualification.

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 so, you must submit an application and have your foreign professional qualification recognized.

Apply for recognition as a landscape architect with professional qualification from abroad

Have you obtained a degree as a landscape architect abroad and gained professional experience? If you would like to practice your profession in Germany, you can apply for registration in the list of architects in your federal state.

Apply for recognition as a Medical Laboratory Assistant with professional qualification from EU/EEA/Switzerland.

You would like to work in Germany as a medical-technical laboratory assistant? Then you need a state permit. You can have your foreign professional qualification recognized for this purpose.

Apply for recognition as a Medical Technologist for Functional Diagnostics or Medical Technologist for Functional Diagnostics with professional qualification from EU/EEA/Switzerland

Would you like to work in Germany as a medical technologist for functional diagnostics or a medical technologist for functional diagnostics? Then you need a state permit. For this purpose, you can have your foreign professional qualification recognized.

Apply for recognition as a Medical Technologist for Functional Diagnostics with a professional qualification from third countries

Would you like to work in Germany as a medical technologist for functional diagnostics or a medical technologist for functional diagnostics? Then you need a state permit. For this purpose, you can have your foreign professional qualification recognized.

Apply for recognition as a medical technologist for laboratory analysis or medical technologist for laboratory analysis with professional qualification from third countries

Would you like to work in Germany as a medical technologist for laboratory analysis or medical technologist for laboratory analysis? Then you need a state permit. For this purpose, you can have your foreign professional qualification recognized.

Apply for recognition as a Medical Technologist for Radiology or Medical Technologist for Radiology with professional qualification from EU/EEA/Switzerland

Would you like to work in Germany as a medical technologist for radiology or medical technologist for radiology? Then you need a state permit. For this purpose, you can have your foreign professional qualification recognized.

Apply for recognition as a Medical Technologist for Radiology or Medical Technologist for Radiology with professional qualification from third countries

Would you like to work in Germany as a medical technologist for radiology or medical technologist for radiology? Then you need a state permit. For this purpose, you can have your foreign professional qualification recognized.

Apply for recognition as a Medical Technologist for Veterinary Medicine or Medical Technologist for Veterinary Medicine with professional qualification from EU/EEA/Switzerland

Would you like to work in Germany as a medical technologist for veterinary medicine? Then you need a state permit. For this purpose, you can have your foreign professional qualification recognized.

Apply for recognition as a Medical Technologist for Veterinary Medicine or Medical Technologist for Veterinary Medicine with professional qualification from third countries

Would you like to work in Germany as a medical technologist for veterinary medicine? Then you need a state permit. For this purpose, you can have your foreign professional qualification recognized.

Apply for recognition as a medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics with professional qualification from a third country

You would like to work in Germany as a medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics? Then you need a state permit. You can have your foreign professional qualification recognized.

Apply for recognition as a medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics with professional qualification from EU/EEA/Switzerland.

You would like to work in Germany as a medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics? Then you need a state permit. You can have your foreign professional qualification recognized.

Apply for recognition as a medical-technical laboratory assistant with professional qualification from a third country

You would like to work in Germany as a medical-technical laboratory assistant? Then you need a state permit. You can have your foreign professional qualification recognized for this purpose.

Apply for recognition as a medical-technical radiology assistant with professional qualification from a third country

You would like to work in Germany as a medical-technical radiology assistant? Then you need a state permit. You can have your foreign professional qualification recognized for this purpose.

Apply for recognition as a medical-technical radiology assistant with professional qualification from EU/EEA/Switzerland.

You would like to work in Germany as a medical-technical radiology assistant? Then you need a state permit. You can have your foreign professional qualification recognized for this purpose.

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 qualifications can be automatically recognised under certain conditions.

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 the EU/EEA/Switzerland

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

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 qualification recognized.

Apply for recognition as a nursing assistant or nursing assistant with a professional qualification from abroad

You have a professional qualification abroad as a nursing assistant or care assistant abroad. acquired. Would you like to work in this profession in Germany? You can have your foreign professional qualification officially recognized.

Apply for recognition as a paramedic with professional qualification from abroad

You have acquired a professional qualification as a paramedic abroad and would like to work in the profession permanently in Germany? Then you can have your foreign professional qualification officially recognized.

Apply for recognition as a pharmaceutical consultant

If you as a pharmaceutical consultant or pharmaceutical consultant you must have the necessary expertise to work as a pharmaceutical knowledge. In certain cases, recognition of expertise may be required. You can find out more here.

Apply for recognition as a pharmaceutical-technical assistant with a professional qualification from a third country

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

Apply for recognition as a pharmaceutical-technical assistant with a professional qualification from the EU/EEA/Switzerland

Would you like to work as a pharmaceutical-technical assistant in Germany? Then you need a state permit. To do this, you must have your foreign professional qualification recognized.

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 specialist veterinarian with a professional qualification from third countries

Have you acquired 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 a professional qualification from the EU/EEA/Switzerland

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

Apply for recognition as a tax consultant from abroad

You come from abroad and would like to work as a tax consultant in Germany? Then you must apply for admission to the qualifying examination.

Apply for recognition as a veterinary medical technical assistant with professional qualification from EU/EEA/Switzerland.

You would like to work in Germany as a veterinary medical technical assistant? Then you need a state permit. You can have your foreign professional qualification recognized for this purpose.

Apply for recognition as a veterinary technical assistant with professional qualifications from third countries.

You would like to work in Germany as a veterinary medical technical assistant? Then you need a state permit. You can have your foreign professional qualification recognized for this purpose.

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 professional qualification recognised.

Apply for recognition as an architect with a professional qualification from abroad

Have you obtained an architectural degree abroad and gained professional experience? If you would like to practice your profession in Germany, you can apply for an entry in the list of architects in your federal state.

Apply for recognition as an interior designer with professional qualification from abroad

Have you obtained a degree in interior design abroad and gained professional experience? If you would like to practice your profession in Germany, you can apply for registration in the list of architects in your federal state.

Apply for recognition as an urban planner with professional qualification from abroad

Have you obtained a degree as an urban planner abroad and gained professional experience? If you would like to practice your profession in Germany, you can apply for registration in the list of architects or city planners.

Apply for recognition of a foreign professional qualification in a skilled trade or a trade similar to a skilled trade (journeyman's examination)

You would like to work permanently in Germany in a profession in the skilled trades or a trade similar to the skilled trades at journeyman level? Would you like access to a master school or examination? Then you can have your foreign professional qualification in the skilled crafts officially recognized.

Apply for recognition of a foreign professional qualification in an unlicensed craft or craft-like trade (master craftsman's examination)

Would you like to work permanently in Germany in an unlicensed craft or craft-like trade at master craftsman level? Then you can have your foreign professional qualification officially recognized in the skilled crafts sector.

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 equivalent training completed abroad as a nursing assistant

Would you like to work as a nursing assistant in Germany? Find out about the requirements here.

Apply for registration for debt collection services

If you wish to provide debt collection services on a commercial basis, you must register this activity in the Legal Services Register. You can be registered if you are personall...

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

If you have previously practised as a lawyer in another country within the European Union (EU), in a contracting state to the Agreement on the European Economic Area (EEA) or in Switzerland, you can apply to become a European lawyer.

Applying for a career qualification for the "Fire service technical service, career group 2, first entry level" from abroad

Have you completed training as a firefighter and studied abroad and would like to obtain a career qualification in Saxony-Anhalt? Find out more here.

Applying for a certificate of competence in accordance with the Explosives Act

If you want to handle or trade in explosive substances, you need a certificate of competence. You can 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 license to practice as a veterinarian from the EU/EEA/Switzerland

In order to work as a veterinarian in Germany without restriction, you need a license to practice. You can also obtain this with a professional qualification from an EU, EEA or Swiss country.

Applying for a license to practice for veterinarians from third countries

In order to work as a veterinarian in Germany without any restrictions, you need a license to practice medicine. You can also obtain this with a professional qualification from a so-called third country.

Applying for a license to practice medicine

If you want to work as a doctor in Germany, you need a special professional license - a license to practice medicine or a professional permit.

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 the important information here.

Applying for a permit as an educator from abroad

Do 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 information here.

Applying for a residence permit for recognition of professional qualifications during employment

You can obtain a residence permit to have your professional qualification acquired abroad recognized with employment in Germany.

Applying for admission as a doctor in Germany with professional training abroad

If you have acquired your professional qualification abroad and would like to work as a doctor in Germany, you can apply for a state license, the so-called Approbation, under certain conditions.

Applying for admission as a European lawyer to a bar association

In order to be allowed to work as a European lawyer in Germany, you must apply for admission to a bar association.

Applying for admission as a lawyer from a member state of the World Trade Organization

Are you a lawyer from a member state of the World Trade Organization and live and work in Germany? Then you can apply for admission, i.e. admission to a German bar association, under certain conditions.

Applying for admission to a section of the dental examination

If you would like to take a section of the dental examination, you must submit a written application to the office responsible for you. You can find out more here.

Applying for admission to a section of the pharmaceutical examination

If you would like to take a section of the pharmaceutical examination, you must submit a written application to the state examination office responsible for you. You can find out more here.

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 authority.

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 qualification recognised.

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 recognised.

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

If you want to work as a pharmaceutical-technical assistant you need a license. You can find out more here.

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 recognised.

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 recognised.

Applying for recognition as a curative educator with a professional qualification from abroad

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

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 qualification recognised.

Applying for recognition as a lawyer with a professional qualification from abroad

Do you have a professional qualification as a lawyer from the EU, the EEA or Switzerland? In order to work permanently in the profession in Germany, you need to be admitted to the bar. To do this, you must have your professional qualification recognized.

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 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 qualification recognised.

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 professional qualification recognised.

Applying for recognition as an insemination officer or insemination officer with a professional qualification from abroad

Would you like to work as an insemination officer in Germany? To do so, you must have your foreign professional qualification recognized as equivalent to the German qualification.

Applying for recognition of a foreign professional qualification as a tax assistant

You have a foreign professional qualification as a tax clerk or assistant tax clerk. Would you like to work permanently in this profession in Germany? Then you can have your foreign professional qualification officially recognized.

Applying for recognition of a foreign professional qualification for training or further training in the federal civil service

You have a foreign professional qualification in the federal civil service. Would you like to work permanently in this profession in Germany? Then you can have your foreign professional qualification officially recognized.

Applying for recognition of a foreign professional qualification for training or further training in the field of agriculture

You have a foreign professional qualification in the field of agriculture. Would you like to work permanently in this profession in Germany? Then you can have your foreign professional qualification officially recognized.

Applying for recognition of a foreign professional qualification for training or further training in the field of the legal professions

You have a foreign professional qualification in the field of judicial training professions. Would you like to work in this profession in Germany on a permanent basis? Then you can have your foreign professional qualification officially recognized.

Applying for recognition of a foreign professional qualification in healthcare professions

You have a foreign professional qualification in a healthcare profession. Would you like to work permanently in this profession in Germany? Then you can have your foreign professional qualification officially recognized.

Applying for recognition of a foreign professional qualification in the field of home economics and family care

You have acquired a professional qualification in home economics and family care abroad. Would you like to work permanently in this profession in Germany? Then you can have your foreign professional qualification officially recognized.

Applying for recognition of professional qualifications from abroad for work as a person responsible for breeding work

Would you like to work in Germany as a person responsible for breeding work? To do so, you must have your foreign professional qualification recognized as equivalent to a corresponding German qualification.

Applying for recognition of teaching qualifications from abroad

Have you obtained a teaching qualification abroad and would like to work as a teacher in Saxony-Anhalt?

Applying for registration in the legal services register with professional qualifications from EU and EEA states and Switzerland

If you would like to provide legal services in the areas of debt collection, pension advice or legal advice on foreign law with a foreign professional qualification, you can prove your practical expertise by completing an adaptation course.

Applying for registration of persons offering legal services in foreign law

Would you like to offer legal services under foreign law? Then you need to be registered in the legal services register, for which you must provide proof of your specialist knowledge.

Applying for the "Fire service technical service, career group 1, second entry level" career qualification from abroad

Have you completed a qualification as a firefighter and vocational training abroad and would like to obtain a career qualification in Saxony-Anhalt? Find out more here.

Applying for the career qualification "Archive service, career group 2, first entry level" from abroad

Have you 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 the career qualification "Archive service, career group 2, second entry level" from abroad

Have you completed a degree in history and an internal administration course abroad and would like to obtain a career qualification in Saxony-Anhalt? Find out more here.

Applying for the career qualification "General administrative service, career group 2, second entry level" from abroad

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

Applying for the granting of the candidate authorization

If you want to train learner drivers as a driving instructor, you will first need an applicant's license.

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.

Clarify EU law abroad

If you are an EU citizen or a company in another country and you face additional obstacles because an authority does not comply with EU law, SOLVIT can help. 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 qualification. To do this, you must have your professional qualification recognised.

Driving instructor; recognition of foreign professional qualifications

Would you like to work as a driving instructor in Germany?

Then you need a driving instructor license.

You can also obtain a driving instructor's license in Germany with a professional qualification from abroad.

Have educational qualifications from the GDR recognized in higher education

Graduates who have a degree from a higher education, technical or engineering college or a church educational institution of the former GDR, which was or is located 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 as...

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 qualificatio...

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.

Permission to use the professional title of midwife / maternity nurse Issued

If you use the job title "midwife" or "maternity nurse", you need a license. You can find out more here.

Permission to use the professional title of orthoptist Issued

If you have the job title "Orthoptist" or "orthoptist", you need a license. You can find out more here.

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 qualification. To do this, you must have your professional qualification recognised.

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 la...

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 qualification. To do this, you must have your professional qualification recognised.

Recognition of foreign professional qualifications

You have 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...

Requesting a certificate evaluation for a foreign university qualification

Have you studied abroad? The certificate evaluation will tell you whether your degree is equivalent to a German 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.

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

Do you have a training qualification 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. To do this, contact the responsible office in the federal state in which you would like to work.