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Here you can find all the key information about vocational recognition and related topics: financial support, recognition of higher-education qualifications and school-leaving certificates.

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 to apply for a recognition.

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.

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.

School-leaving certificates

You can have your foreign school-leaving certificate recognised in Germany. Information about the recognition of school-leaving certificates is available here.

Immigration

Do you want to work in Germany? If so, then you require a visa for your entry. This depends on the country you come from.

Professional recognition for refugees

Refugees can also apply for recognition of their foreign professional qualification. This is helpful, and may even be necessary, for their professional futures.

Learning German

Do you want to live and work in Germany? If so, then German language skills are important. In fact, they are mandatory in certain professions.