Have you learned an occupation or studied abroad?
Find out how you can have your certificate officially recognized. Go to the Recognition Finder now!
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Ammar AllahamI make people smile!
That's the best part of my work as a dental technician.
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Andelina BudimirSo much has changed!
I have a permanent job and am completely happy with life.
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Samad HamuchI am proud to have achieved this!
In Germany I can realise my full professional potential.
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Shengyul AbazovaIt’s like a fairy tale.
My dream of practising my occupation in Germany has been fulfilled.
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Portal in multiple languages
Important information is also available in Italian, Polish, Romanian, Spanish, Turkish, Greek, Arabic, Russian and French
Recognition in Germany offers information on professional recognition in several languages. In addition to the German and English versions of the portal, information pages are available in Italian, Polish, Romanian, Spanish, Turkish, Greek, Arabic, Russian and French as well. This means that our information is available in a total of eleven languages.
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PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION FOR REFUGEES
"Recognition in Germany" provides guidance
Refugees may also find it important to gain recognition of the professional or vocational qualifications they hold in order to gain entry to the German labour market. In some cases, recognition is a mandatory prerequisite to work in certain professions. “Recognition in Germany” has collated the relevant information and services relating to how such professional recognition can be obtained.
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Multilingual flyer
Flyers are currently available in eleven languages
The flyers provide an initial response to the questions: How does the procedure work? What documentation is required? How do vocational qualifications differ?
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News & Press
News & Press
- 21.11.2018
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Fact sheet: official statistics 2017 at a glance
How many new recognition applications are there each year? What are the main target professions? Where do most applicants come from? The updated fact sheet gives an insight. › Lesen
- 02.11.2017
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2017 Report on the Recognition Act now available!
The 2017 Report on the Recognition Act is now available in English. › Lesen
About us
Our portal provides information on the procedure for the recognition of foreign professional qualifications. If you would like to have a professional qualification recognized in Germany, you can use this portal to find your competent authority.
Residence and labour market
You should clarify whether you are entitled to migrate to Germany and work here before you initiate a recognition procedure. You find also information on who can assist you in finding a job and learning German.