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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 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 permission to practice medicine
If you would like to work as a non-medical practitioner, you will need permission from the relevant authority.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
National Advisory Center for Vocational Qualifications
The advice center informs citizens from the EU, the EEA and Switzerland about the recognition of professional qualifications in Germany.
Permission to use the professional title "Healthcare and pediatric nurse" or "Healthcare and pediatric nurse" for professional qualifications from third countries Issuance
Would you like to work as a healthcare and pediatric 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 "Pflegefachfrau" or "Pflegefachmann" for professional qualifications from third countries Issuance
Would you like to work as a nurse in Germany? Then you need a state permit. To obtain a state permit, you must submit an application and have your foreign professional qualification recognized.
Permission to use the professional title of emergency paramedic for professional qualifications from third countries Issuance
Would you like to work as an emergency paramedic in Germany? Then you need a state permit. In order to obtain the state permit, you can have your foreign professional qualification recognized.
Permission to use the professional title of speech and language therapist for professional qualifications from third countries Issuance
Would you like to work as a speech therapist in Germany? Then you need a state permit. In order to obtain the state permit, you can have your foreign professional qualification recognized.
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.
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.
Pension advice - permission
Registration with the competent authority is required in order to provide pension advice.
Permission to use the professional title "Pflegefachfrau" or "Pflegefachmann" for professional qualifications from the EU/EEA/Switzerland Issue
Would you like to work as a nurse in Germany? Then you need a state permit. To obtain a state permit, you must submit an application and have your foreign professional qualification recognized.
Permission to use the professional title of speech therapist for professional qualifications from the EU/EEA/Switzerland Issue
Would you like to work as a speech therapist in Germany? Then you need a state permit. In order to obtain the state permit, you can have your foreign professional qualification recognized.
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.
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.
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 admission as a physician in Germany with professional training abroad
If you have acquired your professional qualification abroad and would like to work as a doctor in Germany, you can apply for a state license, the so-called Approbation, under certain conditions.
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 European Professional Card
The European Professional Card (EPC) allows you to have certain professional qualifications recognized within the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA) via an online procedure.
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 recognition as a medical technologist for functional diagnostics with a professional qualification from a third country
Would you like to work in Germany as a medical technologist for functional diagnostics? Then you need a state permit. You can have your foreign professional qualification recognized for this.
Apply for recognition as a medical technologist for functional diagnostics with a professional qualification from the EU/EEA/Switzerland
Would you like to work in Germany as a medical technologist for functional diagnostics? Then you need a state permit. You can have your foreign professional qualification recognized for this.
Apply for recognition as a medical technologist for laboratory analysis with a professional qualification from a third country
Would you like to work in Germany as a medical technologist for laboratory analysis? Then you need a state permit. You can have your foreign professional qualification recognized for this.
Apply for recognition as a medical technologist for laboratory analysis with a professional qualification from the EU/EEA/Switzerland
Would you like to work in Germany as a medical technologist for laboratory analysis? Then you need a state permit. You can have your foreign professional qualification recognized for this.
Apply for recognition as a medical technologist for radiology with a professional qualification from a third country
Would you like to work in Germany as a medical technologist for radiology? Then you need a state permit. You can have your foreign professional qualification recognized for this.
Apply for recognition as a medical technologist for radiology with a professional qualification from the EU/EEA/Switzerland
Would you like to work in Germany as a medical technologist for radiology? Then you need a state permit. You can have your foreign professional qualification recognized for this.
Apply for recognition as a medical technologist for veterinary medicine with a professional qualification from a third country
Would you like to work in Germany as a medical technologist for veterinary medicine? Then you need a state permit. You can have your foreign professional qualification recognized for this.
Apply for recognition as a medical technologist for veterinary medicine with a professional qualification from the EU/EEA/Switzerland
Would you like to work in Germany as a medical technologist for veterinary medicine? Then you need a state permit. You can have your foreign professional qualification recognized for this.
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 specialist pharmacist with a professional qualification from a third country
You have acquired further training as a specialist pharmacist abroad? Then you can apply for recognition as a specialist pharmacist in Germany under certain conditions.
Apply for recognition as a specialist with professional qualifications from third countries
You have acquired further training as a specialist abroad? Then you can apply for recognition as a specialist in Germany under certain conditions.
Apply for recognition as a surgical assistant with a professional qualification from the EU/EEA/Switzerland
Would you like to work as a surgical assistant in Germany? Then you need a state permit. In order to obtain the state permit, you can have your foreign professional qualification recognized.
Apply for recognition as an anesthesia technician assistant with a professional qualification from the EU/EEA/Switzerland
Would you like to work as an anesthesia technician in Germany? Then you need a state permit. In order to obtain the state permit, you can have your foreign professional qualification recognized.
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 of a foreign professional qualification in a skilled trade requiring admission (master craftsman's examination)
Do you want to work permanently as a self-employed tradesperson in Germany? Then you must be entered in the register of skilled crafts. To do this, you need a specific professional qualification. You must have your foreign professional qualification recognized.
Applying for recognition of a foreign professional qualification in trades that do not require a license or similar trades (master craftsman examination)
Would you like to work permanently in Germany in a craft or similar trade that does not require a license at master craftsman level? Then you can have your foreign professional qualification officially recognized in the skilled crafts sector.
Applying for registration in the legal services register with professional qualifications from EU and EEA states and Switzerland
If you would like to provide legal services in the areas of debt collection, pension advice or legal advice on foreign law with a foreign professional qualification, you can prove your practical expertise by completing an adaptation course.
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.
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.
License to practice medicine from EU/EEA/Switzerland Issuance
You would like to work as a doctor in Germany? Then you need a state licence, the Approbation.
You can also obtain the licence to practise medicine with a foreign professional qualification. To do so, you must have your professional qualification recognised.
License to practice medicine from third countries Issuance
You would like to work as a doctor in Germany? Then you need a state licence, the Approbation. You can also obtain the licence to practise medicine with a foreign professional qualification. To do so, you must have your professional qualification recognised.
Licensed pharmacist from the EU/EEA/Switzerland Granting of license
You would like to work as a pharmacist in Germany? Then you need a state licence, the Approbation. You can also obtain the Approbation with a foreign professional qualification. To do so, you must have your professional qualification recognised.
Licensing of pharmacists from third countries Issuance
You would like to work as a pharmacist in Germany? Then you need a state licence, the Approbation. You can also obtain the Approbation with a foreign professional qualification. To do so, you must have your professional qualification recognised.
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 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 recognition as a specialist dentist with professional qualifications from third countries
You have acquired further training as a specialist dentist abroad? Then you can apply for recognition as a specialist dentist in Germany under certain conditions.
Apply for recognition of a foreign professional qualification in home economics and family care
You have acquired a professional qualification in the field of home economics and family care abroad. Would you like to work in this profession in Germany on a permanent basis? Then you can have your foreign professional qualification officially recognized.
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 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).
Apply for extension of residence permit for recognition of professional qualification during employment
Are you taking part in a qualification measure for the recognition of your foreign professional qualification and working at the same time? If you need more time for the qualification measure, you can have your residence permit extended.
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 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 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 permission to use the professional title of veterinary medical technical assistant for professional qualifications from third countries
Would you like to work in Germany as a veterinary medical-technical assistant? Then you need a state permit. You can have your foreign professional qualification recognized for this.
Apply for recognition as a childhood educator with professional qualification from abroad.
You would like to work permanently as a childhood educator in Germany? Then you need to have your foreign professional qualification recognized.
Apply for recognition as a disinfector with professional qualification from abroad
You have acquired a professional qualification as a disinfector abroad. You would like to work permanently in the profession in Germany? Then you must have your foreign professional qualification recognized.
Apply for recognition as a farrier apprentice blacksmith or farrier apprentice blacksmith.
If you want to work as a farrier apprentice blacksmith, you need to be licensed by the state.
Apply for recognition as a geriatric nursing assistant with a foreign professional qualification
You have acquired a professional qualification as a geriatric care assistant abroad. You would like to work in this profession in Schleswig-Holstein? You can have your foreign professional qualification officially recognized for this purpose.
Apply for recognition as a health care and nursing assistant or as a nursing assistant with professional qualification from abroad.
You have acquired a professional qualification as a healthcare and nursing assistant abroad. If you would like to work in this profession in Germany, you can have your foreign professional qualification officially recognized.
Apply for recognition as a health inspector or health inspector with a foreign qualification
You have acquired a professional qualification as a health inspector abroad. Would you like to work permanently in this profession in Germany? Then you must have your foreign professional qualification recognized.
Apply for recognition as a paramedic with professional qualification from abroad
You have acquired a professional qualification as a paramedic abroad and would like to work in the profession permanently in Germany? Then you can have your foreign professional qualification officially recognized.
Apply for recognition as a social pedagogue or social worker with professional training from abroad
You would like to work permanently in Germany as a social pedagogue/social worker? Then you need to have your foreign professional qualification recognized.
Apply for recognition as a special educator with professional qualification from abroad
You would like to work permanently in Germany as a special educator? Then you must have your foreign professional qualification recognized.
Applying for a certificate of competence in accordance with the Explosives Act
You require a certificate of competence in accordance with the Explosives Act for the reversal and transportation of explosive substances.
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 an extension of the residence permit to take an examination for the recognition of a foreign professional qualification
Do you need more time to take an examination for recognition of your foreign professional qualification? Then you can have your previous residence permit extended.
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 of a foreign professional qualification as a tax assistant
You have a foreign professional qualification as a tax clerk or assistant tax clerk. Would you like to work permanently in this profession in Germany? Then you can have your foreign professional qualification officially recognized.
Applying for recognition of a foreign professional qualification for training or further training in the federal civil service
You have a foreign professional qualification in the federal civil service. Would you like to work permanently in this profession in Germany? Then you can have your foreign professional qualification officially recognized.
Applying for recognition of a foreign professional qualification for training or further training in the field of the legal professions
You have a foreign professional qualification in the field of judicial training professions. Would you like to work in this profession in Germany on a permanent basis? Then you can have your foreign professional qualification officially recognized.
Applying for recognition of a foreign professional qualification in healthcare professions
You have a foreign professional qualification in a healthcare profession. Would you like to work permanently in this profession in Germany? Then you can have your foreign professional qualification officially recognized.
Applying for recognition of the equivalence of foreign non-regulated vocational and technical school qualifications
If you can prove that you have completed vocational training abroad and want to work in Thuringia, you can apply for recognition of the equivalence of professional qualifications acquired abroad.
Chamber of Architects - Right to use the professional title "architect" (building construction); foreign qualification, establishment
If you wish to settle permanently in Thuringia and use the professional title "architect", you must be entered in the list of architects. You must apply for registration.
Chamber of Architects - Right to use the professional title "interior designer" (foreign qualification, establishment)
If you wish to settle permanently in Thuringia and use the professional title "interior designer", you must be entered in the list of architects. You must apply for registration.
Chamber of Architects - Right to use the professional title "Landscape architect" (foreign qualification, establishment)
If you wish to settle permanently in Thuringia and use the professional title "landscape architect", you must be entered in the list of architects. You must apply for registration.
Chamber of Architects - Right to use the professional title "town planner" (foreign qualification, establishment)
If you wish to settle permanently in Thuringia and use the professional title of "town planner", you must be entered in the list of town planners at 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 in the context of freedom to provide services under European law - report
You must notify the competent authority of the temporary and occasional exercise of activities as a dentist within the framework of the provision of services under European law.
Doctor - Temporary exercise of the profession in the context of freedom to provide services under European law - report
You must notify the competent authority of the temporary and occasional exercise of medical activity within the framework of the movement of services under European law.
Educator with foreign professional qualification, apply for recognition
You have a foreign professional qualification as an educator? In order to be able to work in the profession in Germany, you need the recognition of your professional qualification.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Permission to use the professional title of dietician with professional qualification from the EU/EEA/Switzerland Issue
You would like to work as a dietician in Germany? Then you need a state permit. To obtain the state permit, you can have your foreign professional qualification recognised.
Permission to use the professional title of dietitian in the case of professional qualifications from third countries Issue
You would like to work as a dietician in Germany? Then you need a state permit. To obtain the state permit, you can have your foreign professional qualification recognised.
Permission to use the professional title of medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics or medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics with professional qualification from the EU/EEA/Switzerland Issue
Would you like to work in Germany as a medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics? Then you need a state permit. You can have your foreign professional qualification recognized.
Permission to use the professional title of medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics or medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics with professional qualification from third countries Issue
Would you like to work in Germany as a medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics? Then you need a state permit. You can have your foreign professional qualification recognized.
Permission to use the professional title of medical-technical laboratory assistant for professional qualifications from third countries Issue
Would you like to work in Germany as a medical-technical laboratory assistant? Then you need a state permit. You can have your foreign professional qualification recognized for this.
Permission to use the professional title of medical-technical laboratory assistant with professional qualification from the EU/EEA/Switzerland Issue
Would you like to work in Germany as a medical-technical laboratory assistant? Then you need a state permit. You can have your foreign professional qualification recognized for this.
Permission to use the professional title of medical-technical radiology assistant in the case of professional qualifications from third countries Issue
Would you like to work in Germany as a medical-technical radiology assistant? Then you need a state permit. You can have your foreign professional qualification recognized for this.
Permission to use the professional title of medical-technical radiology assistant with professional qualification from the EU/EEA/Switzerland Issue
Would you like to work in Germany as a medical-technical radiology assistant? Then you need a state permit. You can have your foreign professional qualification recognized for this.
Permission to use the professional title of veterinary medical-technical assistant with professional qualification from the EU/EEA/Switzerland Issue
Would you like to work in Germany as a veterinary medical-technical assistant? Then you need a state permit. You can have your foreign professional qualification recognized for this.
Pharmacists: Temporary exercise of the profession of pharmacist in the context of the provision of services under European law - report
You must notify the competent authority of the temporary and occasional exercise of your professional activity as a pharmacist 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.
Take the aptitude test for recognition of the foreign professional qualification as a tax consultant
Are you from abroad and would like to work as a tax consultant in Germany? Then you must apply for admission to the aptitude test.
Training occupations under the jurisdiction of the Chambers of Industry and Commerce (IHK), have foreign professional qualifications recognized
Do you have a training qualification from abroad? Then you can apply to the Chambers of Industry and Commerce (IHK) in Germany for official recognition of your training qualification.
Veterinarian Apply for permission to practice temporarily
In order to work temporarily in Germany as a veterinarian without a license, you need a permit.