Recognition

For recognition, there are various procedures, legal bases and opportunities for financial support.

Professional recognition

Recognition is necessary in Germany for certain occupations and professions. With it, a foreign professional qualification is made legally equivalent to a German professional qualification.

Documents for the application

This summary shows which documents are necessary in order to apply for recognition of a foreign professional qualification.

Types of procedure

There are different procedures for the recognition of foreign professional qualifications and higher education qualifications.

Legal foundations

Professional recognition in Germany is regulated by law and has various legal foundations.

Financial support

The costs of a recognition procedure can be covered in full or in part. Financial support is also available for training.

Recognition stakeholders

Vocational recognition in Germany has many stakeholders. We present the key stakeholders to you in a summary.

Success stories

My path to vocational recognition: Foreign skilled workers give an account of their personal experiences.