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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 certificate of competence under the Explosives Act
For the reversal and traffic with explosive substances you need a certificate of competence according to the Explosives Act.
Apply for an EU certificate in accordance with the Professional Recognition Directive
If you want to provide certain services in other EU countries, you will need the EU certificate as proof of your professional experience for some EU countries (e.g. Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg).
Exercise foreign professional qualifications as an interpreter, sign language interpreter
If you wish to work as sworn interpreter, you may only do so after you have been sworn in by the competent President of the Regional Court.
Exercising foreign professional qualifications as a translator
If you would like to work as an authorized translator, you will need to be authorized to do so from the responsible President of the Regional Court.
Have a foreign professional qualification as a teacher from a third country recognized
You have a professional qualification as a teacher from abroad and want to work in Thuringia? Then you need to have your professional qualification recognized.
Permission to use the professional title "geriatric nurse" or "geriatric nurse" in case of professional qualification from EU/EEA/Switzerland Issuance
You would like to work as a geriatric nurse in Germany? Then you need a state permit. To do this, you must submit an application and have your foreign professional qualification recognized.
Permission to use the professional title "geriatric nurse" or "geriatric nurse" in the case of professional qualification from third countries Issuance
You would like to work as a geriatric nurse in Germany? Then you need a state permit. To do this, you must submit an application and have your foreign professional qualification recognized.
Permission to use the professional title "health care and pediatric nurse" or "health care and pediatric nurse" with professional qualification from EU/EEA/Switzerland Issuance
You would like to work in Germany as a health and pediatric nurse? Then you need a state permit. To do this, you must submit an application and have your foreign professional qualification recognized.
Apply for recognition of equivalence of foreign non-regulated vocational and technical school qualifications
If you can prove that you have completed professional training abroad and want to work in Thuringia, you can apply for recognition of the equivalence of professional qualifications acquired abroad.
Applying for a driving instructor license for holders of a certificate of competence from another country
Anyone who has acquired a driving instructor license in another European country can apply for a German driving instructor license under simplified conditions.
Chamber of architects - right to use the professional title "Architektin" / "Architekt" (Hochbau); foreign qualification, establishment
If you wish to settle permanently in Thuringia and use the professional title "architect", you must register in the list of architects. You must apply for registration.
Chamber of architects - right to use the professional title "interior architect" / "Innenarchitektin" (foreign qualification, establishment)
If you wish to settle permanently in Thuringia and use the professional title "Interior Architect", you must register in the list of architects. You must apply for registration.
Chamber of architects - right to use the professional title "landscape architect" / "Landschaftsarchitektin" (foreign qualification, establishment)
If you wish to settle permanently in Thuringia and use the professional title "landscape architect", you must register in the list of architects. You must apply for registration.
Chamber of architects - right to use the professional title "Stadtplanerin" / "Stadtplaner" (foreign qualification, establishment)
If you wish to settle permanently in Thuringia and use the professional title "Stadtplanerin" / "Stadtplaner", you must register with the Chamber of Architects. You must apply for registration.
Chamber of Engineers - right to use the professional title of "engineer
If you meet the requirements, then you can be awarded the right to use the professional title "engineer" by the Thuringian Chamber of Engineers. You must submit an application for this.
Chamber of Engineers - Right to use the professional title of engineer (foreign qualification, establishment)
In order to use the professional title "engineer" in Germany, you need a permit. For the permit, you need recognition of your foreign professional qualification as an engineer. You must apply for this.
Collection service - permission
Anyone wishing to provide debt collection services on a business basis must register this activity in the Legal Services Register.
Dentist - Temporary exercise of the profession within the framework of the provision of services under European law - report
You must notify the competent body of the temporary and occasional exercise of the activity as a dentist within the framework of the provision of services under European law.
Licensed dentist from the EU/EEA/Switzerland
Are you from the EU/EEA/Switzerland and would like to work permanently as a dentist in Germany? Then you must be licensed (approved) for this activity.
Licensing of dentists from third countries
Do you come from a so-called third country and would like to work permanently as a dentist in Germany? Then you must be licensed (approved) for this activity.
Pharmacist: Temporary exercise of the profession of pharmacist in the context of the provision of services under European law - report
You must notify the competent body of the temporary and occasional exercise of professional activity as a pharmacist within the framework of the provision of services under European law.
Physician - Temporary exercise of the profession in the context of the provision of services under European law - report
You must notify the competent body of the temporary and occasional exercise of the medical activity within the framework of the provision of services under European law.
State-certified food chemist - Recognize foreign professional qualifications
Do you want to work as a state-certified food chemist? Then you need to be recognized.
Tax consultant recognize foreign professional qualification
You would like to work as a tax consultant in Germany? Find out here about admission to the qualifying examination.
Application for studies with foreign school and university leaving certificates
If you apply to study at a Thuringian university with foreign certificates, it will be checked whether you have the necessary requirements for admission to this university.
Apply for a license to practice as a pharmacist
Anyone wishing to practice the profession of pharmacist in Germany without restrictions requires a license to practice.
Apply for a license to practice as a psychological psychotherapist
Anyone wishing to practice the profession of psychological psychotherapist in Germany without restrictions requires a license to practice.
Apply for an electronic health professional card (eHBA) as a person in a health profession.
If you want to access the telematics infrastructure (TI) in healthcare, you need an electronic health professional card (eHBA) as a person in a healthcare profession.
Apply for license to practice as a psychotherapist with professional qualification from 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 licensure as a psychotherapist with professional qualifications 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 permission to use the professional title of dietician
If you want to use the job title "dietician", you need a permit.
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 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 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 recognition as a farrier's apprentice farrier
If you would like to work as a farrier's apprentice, you will need state recognition.
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.
Conduct of health professional designations Request permission.
You need a permit to use the professional title of some health professions. You can apply for this.
Have the equivalence of certificates of ethnic German repatriates recognized according to BVFG
If you are a late repatriate, your vocational training certificate or qualification can be recognized under certain conditions.
Have the equivalence of GDR professional qualifications confirmed for professional qualifications in the Federal Republic of Germany
If you have acquired a GDR skilled worker qualification or a GDR master craftsman qualification, this can be checked for the equivalence of the content of a Federal German training occupation or IHK advanced training qualification.
Recognize foreign qualification in the field of clinical neuropsychology as a child and adolescent psychotherapist or psychological psychotherapist
Here you will find information on the recognition of your foreign professional qualification of your additional designation in the field of "Clinical Neuropsychology".
Apply for a driving instructor license
If you would like to work as a driving instructor, you will need a driving instructor's license. This must be applied for from the competent authority.
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 permission to practice medicine
If you want to set up as a non-medical practitioner to practice medicine, you need a license.
Apply for permission to practice medicine in the field of psychotherapy
If you wish to practise medicine in the field of psychotherapy, you must apply for a license to do so.
Apply for recognition as a nursing assistant or nursing assistant with a professional qualification from abroad
You have acquired a professional qualification as a nursing assistant abroad. Would you like to work in this profession in Germany? You can have your foreign professional qualification officially recognized.
Apply for recognition as a pharmaceutical consultant
If you wish to work as a pharmaceutical consultant, you must have the necessary expertise. In certain cases, recognition of expertise may be required.
Apply for recognition as a veterinarian with a professional qualification from the EU/EEA/Switzerland
Would you like to work permanently as a veterinarian in Germany? Then you need a state license, the Approbation. You can also obtain a license to practice with a foreign professional qualification. You must have your professional qualification recognized.
Applying for a license to practice as a dentist
Anyone wishing to practise the dental profession in Germany without restrictions requires a license to practice.
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 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 veterinarian with a professional qualification from a third country
If you would like to work as a veterinarian in Germany without any restrictions, you will need a license to practice. You can also obtain a license to practice in Germany with a professional qualification from a so-called third country. You must apply for this.
Applying for recognition of a foreign professional qualification for training or further training in the field of agriculture
Have you acquired your professional qualification in the field of agriculture and home economics abroad and would like to work in Germany in the profession you have learned? Then you can have your foreign qualification recognized.
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.
Bar association admission of a European lawyer revoked
Failure to provide proof of continued admission to the bar in your country of origin every three years may result in revocation of admission to the bar.
Driving instructor - Application for recognition of a foreign professional qualification
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.
Equal Treatment Body for EU Workers (EU-GS)
The Equal Treatment Office for EU Workers provides comprehensive information on living and working in Germany in eleven EU languages.
European lawyer Applying for admission to the Bar Association
If you have previously worked as a lawyer in another country within the European Union (EU), in a signatory state to the Agreement on the European Economic Area (EEA) or in Switzerland, you can apply for admission as a European lawyer.
Have a foreign professional qualification as a teacher from the EU/EEA/Switzerland recognized
Do you have a professional qualification as a teacher from abroad and want to work in Thuringia? Then you need to have your professional qualification recognized.
Lawyer - Admission
If you would like to work as a lawyer, you must apply for admission to the Thuringian Bar Association.
Lawyer European - Admission
As a European lawyer, you can be admitted to the bar under certain conditions.
Legal advice - Permission
If you wish to provide legal advice in certain areas, you must register with the relevant authorities.
National Advisory Center for Professional Qualifications
The advice center informs citizens from the EU, the EEA and Switzerland about the recognition of professional qualifications in Germany.
Pension advice - permission
Registration with the competent authority is required in order to provide pension advice.
Recognition of foreign educational qualifications in Thuringia for the skilled crafts sector (application for equivalence assessment)
If you would like to work in Thuringia with a foreign educational qualification, you must first have it recognized as equivalent.
Recognition of foreign professional qualifications
Have you acquired your professional qualification abroad and want to work permanently in your profession in Germany? Here you will find information on the recognition of your foreign qualification.
Single point of contact network
The Europe-wide Single Point of Contact network provides you with information on legal requirements and helps with the handling of procedures.
Request dismissal for European lawyer
You may waive admission to the Bar at any time in writing.
Socio-educational specialists: State recognition
If your vocational qualification in social pedagogy is not automatically recognized by the state, you can apply for it retrospectively.
Veterinarian - Recognize further training title specialist veterinarian
In addition to your professional title as a veterinarian, you can use other professional titles you have acquired on application. You are only permitted to use these additional designations once they have been recognized by the competent authority. You must apply for this recognition.
Veterinarian Apply for permission to practice temporarily
In order to work temporarily in Germany as a veterinarian without a license, you need a permit.
