Recognition

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

Vocational recognition

With recognition, a foreign professional qualification is made legally equivalent to a German professional qualification. Recognition is necessary for certain occupations and professions, for others it is an advantage.

Documents for the application

This summary lists what documents are required for the application 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 basis

Vocational recognition in Germany is regulated by law and has various legal bases.

Financial support

The costs of a recognition procedure can be completely or partially covered. Financial support is also available for training.