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<\/a>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.29.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”intro” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ text_orientation=”justified” z_index_tablet=”500″ text_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” link_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ul_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ol_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” quote_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_2_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_3_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_4_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_5_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_6_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px”]<\/p>\nIf you\u2019re a qualified professional looking for work in Germany, you\u2019ll want to make sure that your qualifications will be recognised.<\/p>\n
After all, there\u2019s nothing worse than having your hard work amount to nothing in the eyes of a prospective employer!<\/p>\n
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What actually is<\/em> foreign qualification recognition in Germany?<\/strong><\/h2>\n <\/p>\n
It’s\u00a0the process of formally assessing a professional\u2019s qualifications obtained abroad. This is necessary because not all employers will understand or accept whether a foreign qualification is equivalent to a local German qualification.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s also a prerequisite to entering certain professions in Germany.<\/p>\n
If the qualification is deemed to be equivalent to its German counterpart, the professional is granted proof of equivalence<\/strong> by the appropriate German authority (or Anerkennungsstelle).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
We’re here to guide you through the confusion!<\/strong><\/h3>\n <\/p>\n
If you require assistance with your qualification recognition, I would be delighted to assist you further. Just drop me an email<\/a> with a detailed description of how I can assist you. I will then happily provide you with an individual quotation.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”30px||30px||true|false”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/world-globe.jpg” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ width=”65%” width_tablet=”85%” width_phone=”95%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” module_alignment=”center” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” box_shadow_style=”preset2″ box_shadow_horizontal=”10px” box_shadow_vertical=”10px” box_shadow_blur=”12px” box_shadow_spread=”1px” box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.5)”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”which professions require recognition?” _builder_version=”4.6.0″ text_orientation=”justified” z_index_tablet=”500″ text_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” link_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ul_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ol_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” quote_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_2_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_3_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_4_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_5_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_6_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px”]<\/p>\n
Which Professions Require Qualification Recognition?<\/strong><\/h3>\n <\/p>\n
Before diving into how to go about foreign qualification recognition in Germany, you should first know if you even need it in the first place.<\/p>\n
In Germany, every regulated profession requires qualification recognition for foreign professionals.<\/p>\n
\n- Regulated professions include (and this is not an exhaustive list):<\/li>\n
- Medical doctor<\/li>\n
- Nurse<\/li>\n
- Lawyer<\/li>\n
- Pharmacist<\/li>\n
- Teacher<\/li>\n
- Psychotherapist<\/li>\n
- Food chemist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Without recognition of your qualifications, you cannot work in these professions in the same capacity as you could in your home country.<\/p>\n
There are also \u201cpartially\u201d regulated professions<\/strong>, such as engineer and architect: Here, using the title is regulated, but being able to legally work in a job in this capacity is not.<\/p>\nThis means if you are an engineer or an architect, you may apply for jobs and work in Germany without having your foreign qualifications recognized, but you are not entitled to use the professional title i.e. you cannot put the letters before your name on business cards, letters or email signatures.<\/p>\n
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It\u2019s easier for a degree holders in non-regulated professions<\/strong><\/h3>\n <\/p>\n
If you possess an academic qualification and the profession is non-regulated (e.g. business manager, linguist, biologist, sociologist), you don\u2019t need to have your qualifications formally recognized.<\/p>\n
Instead, these professionals should have their university degrees assessed for equivalence by the Central Office for Foreign Education<\/a> (ZAB).<\/p>\nThis process is altogether more straightforward than the recognition process for vocational professions or regulated professions.<\/p>\n
Why?<\/p>\n
Because the ZAB is a nationwide body that administers this, meaning there are no anomalies in the rules depending on which German Federal State is responsible, as is the case for the regulated and vocational professions.<\/p>\n
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Non EU or EEA nationals, be aware!<\/strong><\/h3>\n <\/p>\n
Finally, immigration law interlocks with recognition law, so be aware of this:<\/p>\n
A third-country (i.e. non-EU or EEA) national wanting to exercise a non-academic profession in Germany can only receive a residence and work permit for Germany once their qualifications are recognized.<\/p>\n
Even if you are pursuing a non-regulated profession (where generally a recognition is not mandatory) you still need recognition as a third country national.<\/p>\n
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Which Vocational Professions Don\u2019t Require Recognition?<\/strong><\/h3>\n <\/p>\n
Now that we\u2019ve established which professions do need qualification recognition, let\u2019s address professions which don\u2019t.<\/p>\n
Electricians, beauticians, linguists, business managers \u2013 all of these are examples of professions in Germany that are not regulated.<\/p>\n
You can practice a non-regulated occupation in the German labour market without recognition of your qualifications (unless, as mentioned above, you\u2019re a third country national).<\/p>\n
So, if you have a non-regulated profession should you just skip this whole qualification recognition process?<\/p>\n
Well, not so fast.<\/p>\n
Imagine the following: You submit your job application, you attach the important documents, then the German recruiters look at your application and have no clue what your qualifications are worth.<\/p>\n
Will they go out of their way to research and understand your qualifications?<\/p>\n
In honesty, no. They\u2019ll probably just give the job to another candidate.<\/p>\n
In other words, by not having your qualifications recognised, you are giving employers a ready-made excuse to ditch your application.<\/p>\n
To make your qualifications transparent and understandable for German employers, it is still recommended to have them recognized \u2013 even if it is not legally mandatory.<\/p>\n
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Non-regulated professions with an academic qualification<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Recognition law governs all regulated professions and all vocational training professions (regulated and non-regulated). You can have your non-academic qualification leading to a non-regulated profession (e.g. electrician, cosmetician) recognized.<\/p>\n
Non-regulated academic professions (e.g. business manager, linguist, biologist, sociologist) are not governed by Recognition law.<\/p>\n
Instead, these professionals may have their university degrees<\/strong> assessed for equivalence by the Central Office for Foreign Education<\/a> (ZAB).<\/p>\nSo, you have established that your profession does require qualification recognition, or perhaps you would just like to have your qualifications recognized before applying for a job in Germany.<\/p>\n
What’s the next step?<\/p>\n
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How Do I Get My Qualifications Recognized?<\/strong><\/h3>\n <\/p>\n
So, you\u2019ve established that you want (or need) to have your foreign qualification recognised in Germany.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s next?<\/p>\n
Below is a step-by-step guide to getting your qualifications recognized.<\/p>\n
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1. Find the Competent Authority<\/strong><\/h4>\n <\/p>\n
The authority responsible for your qualification recognition depends on your profession (or rather: its German reference profession), and on the city or state where you plan to work.<\/p>\n
So, if you are going to work in Berlin for instance, the authority in Berlin will be responsible for your recognition procedure.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re a medical doctor, the authority will be the Medical Chamber (\u00c4rztekammer) in Berlin, or if you are a craftsman it will be the Chamber of Craftsmen (Handwerkskammer) in Berlin.<\/p>\n
Check out the German government website \u2013 in English \u2013 for foreign qualification recognition in Germany.<\/a><\/p>\nThere you\u2019ll find the so-called Recognition Finder. Enter your occupation in the search field to ascertain whether you need qualification recognition, and to find out which authority is responsible for your recognition procedure.<\/p>\n
There are also counselling services that will help you identify the proper authority and answer any questions regarding the recognition procedure.<\/p>\n
If you already are in Germany, then the IQ Network<\/a> is the right service for you.<\/p>\nIf you\u2019re not yet in Germany? In eight countries the counselling service ProRecognition<\/a> is localized in the Chambers of Commerce: found in Egypt, China, India, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Poland, and Vietnam.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
2. Submit your Application<\/strong><\/h4>\n <\/p>\n
Before you submit your application, you should contact the competent authority to get counseling.<\/p>\n
The exact documents particular authorities request may vary \u2013 the following is just for you to get some orientation during your research.<\/p>\n
You\u2019ll need an application form from the respective authority (again, the application form name may vary) which you have to fill out and sign.<\/p>\n
Of course, proof of identity is also necessary. As is proof of your qualification (e.g. University degree, award of vocational trade qualification) along with any proof of work experience (e.g. job references) or proof of further training you\u2019ve completed.<\/p>\n
Your CV (in German language) is usually required as well as proof that you are planning to work in Germany.<\/p>\n
For professional, certified translations, we recommend using the great service from LingoKing<\/a> which can do this for you 100% online, without you having to phone or email lots of potential translators.<\/p>\n\n- Generally, the following documents have to be translated into German<\/a> and authorized:<\/li>\n
- Application form<\/li>\n
- Your CV<\/a><\/li>\n
- Proof of identity<\/li>\n
- Proof of your degree certificate or vocational qualification<\/a><\/li>\n
- Proof of relevant work experience<\/li>\n
- Proof of any further academic or vocational training<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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3. Receive the Result<\/strong><\/h4>\n <\/p>\n
So, the responsible competent authority compared your education to the German reference position, and if there were relevant differences, the authority took into consideration your professional experience, which may compensate for any deficits.<\/p>\n
Now it\u2019s time to hear your results:<\/p>\n
The best result is \u201cfull recognition\u201d<\/strong>: The authority did not find relevant differences between your qualifications and the German reference qualification.<\/p>\nYour qualifications have been assessed as equivalent to the German reference qualification.<\/p>\n
In case the authority found relevant differences, you\u2019ll receive \u201cpartial recognition\u201d<\/strong>.<\/p>\nIn order to receive full recognition you need to make adjustments.<\/p>\n
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Partial Recognition \u2013 What to do<\/strong><\/h3>\n <\/p>\n
Partial recognition essentially means your education and experience fulfill certain requirements, but there are differences between your qualifications and those needed to do the job in Germany.<\/p>\n
Differences might include a lack of theoretical knowledge or practical skills, a language proficiency deficit, or a lack of experience in professional practice.<\/p>\n
In the official notification stating the result of a recognition procedure, the authority will outline an applicant\u2019s individual qualifications and deficits.<\/p>\n
The applicant may then complete adjustment measures in order to compensate for the deficits and obtain full recognition.<\/p>\n
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To illustrate this, let\u2019s use a concrete example:<\/strong><\/h4>\n <\/p>\n
You are a nurse, coming from a country where nurses complete a Bachelor\u2019s program. In Germany, one becomes a nurse by completing an initial vocational training (not a Bachelor\u2019s degree), which is very practice-oriented.<\/p>\n
The competent authority might decide that your university qualification is not equivalent to the German vocational qualification (even though you might have a broader theoretical knowledge).<\/p>\n
The authority would then check your professional experience, which might compensate for the practical deficits of your university education.<\/p>\n
If the authority determined your work experience did not compensate for your deficits or if you have no work experience, they would grant you partial recognition.<\/p>\n
Thus, you may complete a qualification adjustment measurement, e.g. through an internship in order to attain the full recognition.<\/p>\n
This article has been written in conjunction with Employland<\/a>, giving you a thorough guide to getting your foreign qualifications recognised in Germany.<\/p>\nEmployland is an internet platform available in both German and English, through which international professionals can find work in Germany.<\/p>\n
If requested, Employland can also help manage a foreigner\u2019s residence and work permits.<\/p>\n
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If you\u2019re a qualified professional looking for work in Germany, you\u2019ll want to make sure that your qualifications will be recognised. After all, there\u2019s nothing worse than having your hard work amount to nothing in the eyes of a prospective employer! What actually is foreign qualification recognition in Germany? It’s\u00a0the process of formally […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":48478,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"\u00a0\r\n
A Guide To Foreign Qualification Recognition In Germany<\/b><\/h2>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nLive Work Germany has teamed up to bring a guest post by<\/strong>\u00a0Employland<\/a>,<\/strong>\u00a0giving you a\u00a0<\/strong>thorough guide around the process for foreign qualification recognition in Germany<\/strong>. Employland is\u00a0an internet platform available in both German and English, through which international professionals can find work in Germany. If requested, Employland can help manage a foreigner's residence and work permits as well as recognition of their qualifications.\r\n\r\n![\"employland](\"https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Employland-Logo-300x68.jpg\")
<\/a>\r\n\r\nQualification recognition is an important bureaucratic step for certain professionals looking to work in Germany. However, qualification recognition, what it is, and whom it is for is not a widely known process.\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\nWhat is Qualification Recognition?<\/b><\/h3>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nQualification recognition <\/strong>is a process by which a professional\u2019s qualification (education, training, work experience, certificates, etc.) is compared to its German reference qualification in order to evaluate whether the foreign qualification is equivalent to the German qualification for the same profession. If so, the professional is granted proof of equivalence by the appropriate German authority,\u00a0or\u00a0Anerkennungsstelle,<\/em>\u00a0a prerequisite to exercise certain professions in Germany.\r\n\r\nIf you're reading this then most likely you will also find our great FREE e-book<\/strong> on Tips & Advice For Employment In Germany<\/strong> useful. Download it below now!\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_2181\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"220\"]![\"work](\"https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Cover-Tips-For-Finding-A-Job-3D-220x300.png\")
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Which Professions Require Qualification Recognition?<\/b><\/h3>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nBefore diving into how<\/i> to go about foreign qualification recognition in Germany, you should first know if you even need them recognized in the first place. In Germany, every regulated<\/strong> profession<\/strong> requires qualification recognition for foreign professionals. Regulated professions include (and this is not an exhaustive list): medical doctor, nurse, lawyer, pharmacist, teacher, psychotherapist and food chemist. Without recognition of your qualifications, you cannot work in these professions in the same capacity as you could in your home country.\r\n\r\nThere are also \u201cpartially\u201d regulated professions<\/strong>, such as engineer and architect: Holding the title is regulated - exercising the job is not. This means if you are an engineer or an architect, you may apply for jobs and work in Germany without having your foreign qualifications recognized, but you are not entitled to hold or use the professional title. In order to hold the professional title in Germany, you need to have your qualifications recognized.\r\n\r\nFinally, immigration law interlocks with recognition law, so be aware of this: If you are a third-country i.e. non-EU or EEA national and your profession is a vocational training profession (non-academic) in Germany, then\u00a0<\/span>you need to have your qualifications recognized. Even if you are pursuing a non-regulated profession (where generally a recognition is not mandatory) you need recognition: A third-country national wanting to exercise a non-academic profession in Germany can only receive a residence and work permit for Germany once his qualifications are recognized.\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_2395\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"714\"]![\"\"](\"https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/sad-face-1024x683.jpg\")
<\/a> Don't despair - there is a process to follow but it is logical and fair[\/caption]\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\nWhat Professions Do Not Require Recognition?<\/b><\/h3>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nNow that we have established professions that require qualification recognition (regulated professions), let\u2019s address professions that do not require qualification recognition.\r\n\r\nElectricians, beauticians, linguists, business managers - all of these are examples of professions in Germany that are not regulated. Recognition is not a precondition for exercising a non-regulated profession. You can apply for and practice a non-regulated occupation in the German labour market without recognition of your qualifications. So, if you have a non-regulated profession should you just skip this whole qualification process? Well, not so fast.\r\n\r\nImagine the following: You submit your job application, you attach the important documents, German recruiters look at your application, and they have no clue if you have the competencies for the job. Instead of finding out for themselves if your foreign education and experiences fulfill the role, they might just give the job to another candidate. Or in other words, you are giving them a ready-made excuse to ditch your application.\r\n\r\nTo make your qualifications transparent and understandable for German employers, you can still have them recognized - even if it is not legally mandatory.\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\nNon-regulated academic professions<\/b><\/h3>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nRecognition law governs all regulated professions and all vocational training professions (regulated and non-regulated). You can have your non-academic qualification leading to a non-regulated profession (e.g. electrician, cosmetician) recognized.\r\n\r\nNon-regulated academic professions (e.g. business manager, linguist, biologist, sociologist) are not governed by Recognition law. Instead, these professionals may have their university degrees assessed by the Central Office for Foreign Education<\/a> (ZAB).\r\n\r\nSo, you have established that your profession does require qualification recognition, or perhaps you would just like to have your qualifications recognized before applying for a job in Germany. What's the next step?\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/degree-cap-and-cert-1024x683.jpg\")
<\/a>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\nHow Do I Get My Qualifications Recognized?<\/b><\/h3>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nBelow is a step-by-step guide to getting your qualifications recognized.\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n1. Find the Competent Authority<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nThe authority responsible for your qualification recognition depends on your profession (or rather: its German reference profession), and on the city or state where you plan to work. So, if you are going to work in Berlin for instance, the authority in Berlin will be responsible for your recognition procedure. If you\u2019re a medical doctor, the authority will be the Medical Chamber (\u00c4rztekammer)<\/em> in Berlin, or if you are a craftsman it will be the Chamber of Craftsmen (Handwerkskammer)<\/em> in Berlin.\r\n\r\nCheck out the German government website - in English - for foreign qualification recognition in Germany<\/a>. There you\u2019ll find the so-called Recognition Finder. You can enter your occupation in the search field in order to obtain information about the necessity (or lack thereof) of qualification recognition in your case, and to find out which authority is responsible for your recognition procedure.\r\n\r\nThere are also counselling services that will help you identify the proper authority and answer any questions regarding the recognition procedure. If you already are in Germany, then the IQ Network<\/a> is the right service for you.\r\n\r\nIf you're not yet in Germany? In eight countries the counselling service ProRecognition<\/a> is localized in the Chambers of Commerce: found in Egypt, China, India, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Poland, and Vietnam.\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n![\"recognition](\"https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/world-globe-1024x683.jpg\")
<\/a>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n2. Submit your Application<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nBefore you submit your application, you should contact the competent authority to get counseling. The exact documents particular authorities request may vary \u2013 the following is just for you to get some orientation during your research.\r\n\r\nYou\u2019ll need an application form from the respective authority (again, the application form name may vary) which you have to fill out and sign. Of course, proof of identity is necessary, and proof of your qualification (e.g. University degree) along with any proof of work experience (e.g. job references) or proof of further trainings you completed. Your cv (in German language) is usually required as well as proof that you are planning to work in Germany.\r\n\r\nGenerally, the following documents have to be translated into German and authorized:\r\n\r\n \t- Application form<\/li>\r\n \t
- Proof of identity<\/li>\r\n \t
- Proof of your qualification (degree certificate)<\/li>\r\n \t
- Proof of relevant work experience<\/li>\r\n \t
- Proof of any further academic or vocational training<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n3.\u00a0 Receive the Result<\/strong>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nSo, the responsible competent authority compared your education\u2019s duration and content to that of the German reference position, and if there were relevant differences, the authority took into consideration your professional experience, which may compensate for any deficits. It\u2019s time to hear your results:\r\n\r\nThe best result is \u201cfull recognition\u201d<\/strong>: The authority did not find relevant differences between your qualifications and the German reference qualification. Your qualifications have been assessed as equivalent to the German reference qualification.\r\n\r\nIn case the authority found relevant differences, you\u2019ll receive \u201cpartial recognition\u201d<\/strong>. In order to receive full recognition you need to make adjustments.\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n
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<\/a>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\nPartial Recognition \u2013 What to do<\/b><\/h3>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nPartial recognition essentially means your education and experience fulfill certain requirements, but there are differences between your qualifications and those needed to do the job in Germany. Differences might include a lack of theoretical knowledge, or of practical skills, a language proficiency deficit, or a lack of experience in professional practice. In the official notification stating the result of a recognition procedure, the authority will outline an applicant's individual qualifications and deficits.\r\n\r\nThe applicant may then complete adjustment measures in order to compensate for the deficits and obtain full recognition.\r\n\r\nTo illustrate this, let\u2019s use a concrete example: You are a nurse, coming from a country where nurses complete a Bachelor's program. In Germany, one becomes a nurse by completing an initial vocational training (not a Bachelor\u2019s degree), which is very practice-oriented.\r\n\r\nThe competent authority might decide that your university qualification is not equivalent to the German vocational qualification (although you might have a broader theoretical knowledge) because your university education lacks practical experience, which is an integral part of the German nursing qualification process. The authority would then check your professional experience, which might compensate for the practical deficits of your university education.\r\n\r\nIf the authority determined your work experience did not compensate for your deficits or if you have no work experience, they would grant you partial recognition.\r\n\r\nThus, you may complete a qualification adjustment measurement, e.g. through an internship in order to attain the full recognition.\r\n\r\nSave<\/span>Save<\/span>\r\n\r\nSave<\/span>Save<\/span>\r\n\r\nSave<\/span>Save<\/span>","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[291],"tags":[167,272],"class_list":["post-2260","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-finding-a-job","tag-foreign-qualification-recognition-in-germany","tag-qualification-recognition-in-germany"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2260","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2260"}],"version-history":[{"count":42,"href":"https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2260\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":48808,"href":"https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2260\/revisions\/48808"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/48478"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2260"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2260"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2260"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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We’re here to guide you through the confusion!<\/strong><\/h3>\n <\/p>\n
If you require assistance with your qualification recognition, I would be delighted to assist you further. Just drop me an email<\/a> with a detailed description of how I can assist you. I will then happily provide you with an individual quotation.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”30px||30px||true|false”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/world-globe.jpg” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ width=”65%” width_tablet=”85%” width_phone=”95%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” module_alignment=”center” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” box_shadow_style=”preset2″ box_shadow_horizontal=”10px” box_shadow_vertical=”10px” box_shadow_blur=”12px” box_shadow_spread=”1px” box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.5)”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”which professions require recognition?” _builder_version=”4.6.0″ text_orientation=”justified” z_index_tablet=”500″ text_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” link_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ul_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ol_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” quote_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_2_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_3_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_4_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_5_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_6_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px”]<\/p>\n
Which Professions Require Qualification Recognition?<\/strong><\/h3>\n <\/p>\n
Before diving into how to go about foreign qualification recognition in Germany, you should first know if you even need it in the first place.<\/p>\n
In Germany, every regulated profession requires qualification recognition for foreign professionals.<\/p>\n
\n- Regulated professions include (and this is not an exhaustive list):<\/li>\n
- Medical doctor<\/li>\n
- Nurse<\/li>\n
- Lawyer<\/li>\n
- Pharmacist<\/li>\n
- Teacher<\/li>\n
- Psychotherapist<\/li>\n
- Food chemist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Without recognition of your qualifications, you cannot work in these professions in the same capacity as you could in your home country.<\/p>\n
There are also \u201cpartially\u201d regulated professions<\/strong>, such as engineer and architect: Here, using the title is regulated, but being able to legally work in a job in this capacity is not.<\/p>\nThis means if you are an engineer or an architect, you may apply for jobs and work in Germany without having your foreign qualifications recognized, but you are not entitled to use the professional title i.e. you cannot put the letters before your name on business cards, letters or email signatures.<\/p>\n
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It\u2019s easier for a degree holders in non-regulated professions<\/strong><\/h3>\n <\/p>\n
If you possess an academic qualification and the profession is non-regulated (e.g. business manager, linguist, biologist, sociologist), you don\u2019t need to have your qualifications formally recognized.<\/p>\n
Instead, these professionals should have their university degrees assessed for equivalence by the Central Office for Foreign Education<\/a> (ZAB).<\/p>\nThis process is altogether more straightforward than the recognition process for vocational professions or regulated professions.<\/p>\n
Why?<\/p>\n
Because the ZAB is a nationwide body that administers this, meaning there are no anomalies in the rules depending on which German Federal State is responsible, as is the case for the regulated and vocational professions.<\/p>\n
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Non EU or EEA nationals, be aware!<\/strong><\/h3>\n <\/p>\n
Finally, immigration law interlocks with recognition law, so be aware of this:<\/p>\n
A third-country (i.e. non-EU or EEA) national wanting to exercise a non-academic profession in Germany can only receive a residence and work permit for Germany once their qualifications are recognized.<\/p>\n
Even if you are pursuing a non-regulated profession (where generally a recognition is not mandatory) you still need recognition as a third country national.<\/p>\n
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Which Vocational Professions Don\u2019t Require Recognition?<\/strong><\/h3>\n <\/p>\n
Now that we\u2019ve established which professions do need qualification recognition, let\u2019s address professions which don\u2019t.<\/p>\n
Electricians, beauticians, linguists, business managers \u2013 all of these are examples of professions in Germany that are not regulated.<\/p>\n
You can practice a non-regulated occupation in the German labour market without recognition of your qualifications (unless, as mentioned above, you\u2019re a third country national).<\/p>\n
So, if you have a non-regulated profession should you just skip this whole qualification recognition process?<\/p>\n
Well, not so fast.<\/p>\n
Imagine the following: You submit your job application, you attach the important documents, then the German recruiters look at your application and have no clue what your qualifications are worth.<\/p>\n
Will they go out of their way to research and understand your qualifications?<\/p>\n
In honesty, no. They\u2019ll probably just give the job to another candidate.<\/p>\n
In other words, by not having your qualifications recognised, you are giving employers a ready-made excuse to ditch your application.<\/p>\n
To make your qualifications transparent and understandable for German employers, it is still recommended to have them recognized \u2013 even if it is not legally mandatory.<\/p>\n
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Non-regulated professions with an academic qualification<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Recognition law governs all regulated professions and all vocational training professions (regulated and non-regulated). You can have your non-academic qualification leading to a non-regulated profession (e.g. electrician, cosmetician) recognized.<\/p>\n
Non-regulated academic professions (e.g. business manager, linguist, biologist, sociologist) are not governed by Recognition law.<\/p>\n
Instead, these professionals may have their university degrees<\/strong> assessed for equivalence by the Central Office for Foreign Education<\/a> (ZAB).<\/p>\nSo, you have established that your profession does require qualification recognition, or perhaps you would just like to have your qualifications recognized before applying for a job in Germany.<\/p>\n
What’s the next step?<\/p>\n
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How Do I Get My Qualifications Recognized?<\/strong><\/h3>\n <\/p>\n
So, you\u2019ve established that you want (or need) to have your foreign qualification recognised in Germany.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s next?<\/p>\n
Below is a step-by-step guide to getting your qualifications recognized.<\/p>\n
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1. Find the Competent Authority<\/strong><\/h4>\n <\/p>\n
The authority responsible for your qualification recognition depends on your profession (or rather: its German reference profession), and on the city or state where you plan to work.<\/p>\n
So, if you are going to work in Berlin for instance, the authority in Berlin will be responsible for your recognition procedure.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re a medical doctor, the authority will be the Medical Chamber (\u00c4rztekammer) in Berlin, or if you are a craftsman it will be the Chamber of Craftsmen (Handwerkskammer) in Berlin.<\/p>\n
Check out the German government website \u2013 in English \u2013 for foreign qualification recognition in Germany.<\/a><\/p>\nThere you\u2019ll find the so-called Recognition Finder. Enter your occupation in the search field to ascertain whether you need qualification recognition, and to find out which authority is responsible for your recognition procedure.<\/p>\n
There are also counselling services that will help you identify the proper authority and answer any questions regarding the recognition procedure.<\/p>\n
If you already are in Germany, then the IQ Network<\/a> is the right service for you.<\/p>\nIf you\u2019re not yet in Germany? In eight countries the counselling service ProRecognition<\/a> is localized in the Chambers of Commerce: found in Egypt, China, India, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Poland, and Vietnam.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
2. Submit your Application<\/strong><\/h4>\n <\/p>\n
Before you submit your application, you should contact the competent authority to get counseling.<\/p>\n
The exact documents particular authorities request may vary \u2013 the following is just for you to get some orientation during your research.<\/p>\n
You\u2019ll need an application form from the respective authority (again, the application form name may vary) which you have to fill out and sign.<\/p>\n
Of course, proof of identity is also necessary. As is proof of your qualification (e.g. University degree, award of vocational trade qualification) along with any proof of work experience (e.g. job references) or proof of further training you\u2019ve completed.<\/p>\n
Your CV (in German language) is usually required as well as proof that you are planning to work in Germany.<\/p>\n
For professional, certified translations, we recommend using the great service from LingoKing<\/a> which can do this for you 100% online, without you having to phone or email lots of potential translators.<\/p>\n\n- Generally, the following documents have to be translated into German<\/a> and authorized:<\/li>\n
- Application form<\/li>\n
- Your CV<\/a><\/li>\n
- Proof of identity<\/li>\n
- Proof of your degree certificate or vocational qualification<\/a><\/li>\n
- Proof of relevant work experience<\/li>\n
- Proof of any further academic or vocational training<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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3. Receive the Result<\/strong><\/h4>\n <\/p>\n
So, the responsible competent authority compared your education to the German reference position, and if there were relevant differences, the authority took into consideration your professional experience, which may compensate for any deficits.<\/p>\n
Now it\u2019s time to hear your results:<\/p>\n
The best result is \u201cfull recognition\u201d<\/strong>: The authority did not find relevant differences between your qualifications and the German reference qualification.<\/p>\nYour qualifications have been assessed as equivalent to the German reference qualification.<\/p>\n
In case the authority found relevant differences, you\u2019ll receive \u201cpartial recognition\u201d<\/strong>.<\/p>\nIn order to receive full recognition you need to make adjustments.<\/p>\n
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Partial Recognition \u2013 What to do<\/strong><\/h3>\n <\/p>\n
Partial recognition essentially means your education and experience fulfill certain requirements, but there are differences between your qualifications and those needed to do the job in Germany.<\/p>\n
Differences might include a lack of theoretical knowledge or practical skills, a language proficiency deficit, or a lack of experience in professional practice.<\/p>\n
In the official notification stating the result of a recognition procedure, the authority will outline an applicant\u2019s individual qualifications and deficits.<\/p>\n
The applicant may then complete adjustment measures in order to compensate for the deficits and obtain full recognition.<\/p>\n
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To illustrate this, let\u2019s use a concrete example:<\/strong><\/h4>\n <\/p>\n
You are a nurse, coming from a country where nurses complete a Bachelor\u2019s program. In Germany, one becomes a nurse by completing an initial vocational training (not a Bachelor\u2019s degree), which is very practice-oriented.<\/p>\n
The competent authority might decide that your university qualification is not equivalent to the German vocational qualification (even though you might have a broader theoretical knowledge).<\/p>\n
The authority would then check your professional experience, which might compensate for the practical deficits of your university education.<\/p>\n
If the authority determined your work experience did not compensate for your deficits or if you have no work experience, they would grant you partial recognition.<\/p>\n
Thus, you may complete a qualification adjustment measurement, e.g. through an internship in order to attain the full recognition.<\/p>\n
This article has been written in conjunction with Employland<\/a>, giving you a thorough guide to getting your foreign qualifications recognised in Germany.<\/p>\nEmployland is an internet platform available in both German and English, through which international professionals can find work in Germany.<\/p>\n
If requested, Employland can also help manage a foreigner\u2019s residence and work permits.<\/p>\n
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If you\u2019re a qualified professional looking for work in Germany, you\u2019ll want to make sure that your qualifications will be recognised. After all, there\u2019s nothing worse than having your hard work amount to nothing in the eyes of a prospective employer! What actually is foreign qualification recognition in Germany? It’s\u00a0the process of formally […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":48478,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"\u00a0\r\n
A Guide To Foreign Qualification Recognition In Germany<\/b><\/h2>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nLive Work Germany has teamed up to bring a guest post by<\/strong>\u00a0Employland<\/a>,<\/strong>\u00a0giving you a\u00a0<\/strong>thorough guide around the process for foreign qualification recognition in Germany<\/strong>. Employland is\u00a0an internet platform available in both German and English, through which international professionals can find work in Germany. If requested, Employland can help manage a foreigner's residence and work permits as well as recognition of their qualifications.\r\n\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\nQualification recognition is an important bureaucratic step for certain professionals looking to work in Germany. However, qualification recognition, what it is, and whom it is for is not a widely known process.\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\nWhat is Qualification Recognition?<\/b><\/h3>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nQualification recognition <\/strong>is a process by which a professional\u2019s qualification (education, training, work experience, certificates, etc.) is compared to its German reference qualification in order to evaluate whether the foreign qualification is equivalent to the German qualification for the same profession. If so, the professional is granted proof of equivalence by the appropriate German authority,\u00a0or\u00a0Anerkennungsstelle,<\/em>\u00a0a prerequisite to exercise certain professions in Germany.\r\n\r\nIf you're reading this then most likely you will also find our great FREE e-book<\/strong> on Tips & Advice For Employment In Germany<\/strong> useful. Download it below now!\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_2181\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"220\"]<\/a> Tips & Advice For Employment In Germany[\/caption]\r\n[purchase_link id=\"2177\" style=\"button\" color=\"green\" align=\"center\" text=\"DOWNLOAD E-BOOK\"]<\/p>\r\n\u00a0\r\n
Which Professions Require Qualification Recognition?<\/b><\/h3>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nBefore diving into how<\/i> to go about foreign qualification recognition in Germany, you should first know if you even need them recognized in the first place. In Germany, every regulated<\/strong> profession<\/strong> requires qualification recognition for foreign professionals. Regulated professions include (and this is not an exhaustive list): medical doctor, nurse, lawyer, pharmacist, teacher, psychotherapist and food chemist. Without recognition of your qualifications, you cannot work in these professions in the same capacity as you could in your home country.\r\n\r\nThere are also \u201cpartially\u201d regulated professions<\/strong>, such as engineer and architect: Holding the title is regulated - exercising the job is not. This means if you are an engineer or an architect, you may apply for jobs and work in Germany without having your foreign qualifications recognized, but you are not entitled to hold or use the professional title. In order to hold the professional title in Germany, you need to have your qualifications recognized.\r\n\r\nFinally, immigration law interlocks with recognition law, so be aware of this: If you are a third-country i.e. non-EU or EEA national and your profession is a vocational training profession (non-academic) in Germany, then\u00a0<\/span>you need to have your qualifications recognized. Even if you are pursuing a non-regulated profession (where generally a recognition is not mandatory) you need recognition: A third-country national wanting to exercise a non-academic profession in Germany can only receive a residence and work permit for Germany once his qualifications are recognized.\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_2395\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"714\"]<\/a> Don't despair - there is a process to follow but it is logical and fair[\/caption]\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\nWhat Professions Do Not Require Recognition?<\/b><\/h3>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nNow that we have established professions that require qualification recognition (regulated professions), let\u2019s address professions that do not require qualification recognition.\r\n\r\nElectricians, beauticians, linguists, business managers - all of these are examples of professions in Germany that are not regulated. Recognition is not a precondition for exercising a non-regulated profession. You can apply for and practice a non-regulated occupation in the German labour market without recognition of your qualifications. So, if you have a non-regulated profession should you just skip this whole qualification process? Well, not so fast.\r\n\r\nImagine the following: You submit your job application, you attach the important documents, German recruiters look at your application, and they have no clue if you have the competencies for the job. Instead of finding out for themselves if your foreign education and experiences fulfill the role, they might just give the job to another candidate. Or in other words, you are giving them a ready-made excuse to ditch your application.\r\n\r\nTo make your qualifications transparent and understandable for German employers, you can still have them recognized - even if it is not legally mandatory.\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\nNon-regulated academic professions<\/b><\/h3>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nRecognition law governs all regulated professions and all vocational training professions (regulated and non-regulated). You can have your non-academic qualification leading to a non-regulated profession (e.g. electrician, cosmetician) recognized.\r\n\r\nNon-regulated academic professions (e.g. business manager, linguist, biologist, sociologist) are not governed by Recognition law. Instead, these professionals may have their university degrees assessed by the Central Office for Foreign Education<\/a> (ZAB).\r\n\r\nSo, you have established that your profession does require qualification recognition, or perhaps you would just like to have your qualifications recognized before applying for a job in Germany. What's the next step?\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\nHow Do I Get My Qualifications Recognized?<\/b><\/h3>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nBelow is a step-by-step guide to getting your qualifications recognized.\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n1. Find the Competent Authority<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nThe authority responsible for your qualification recognition depends on your profession (or rather: its German reference profession), and on the city or state where you plan to work. So, if you are going to work in Berlin for instance, the authority in Berlin will be responsible for your recognition procedure. If you\u2019re a medical doctor, the authority will be the Medical Chamber (\u00c4rztekammer)<\/em> in Berlin, or if you are a craftsman it will be the Chamber of Craftsmen (Handwerkskammer)<\/em> in Berlin.\r\n\r\nCheck out the German government website - in English - for foreign qualification recognition in Germany<\/a>. There you\u2019ll find the so-called Recognition Finder. You can enter your occupation in the search field in order to obtain information about the necessity (or lack thereof) of qualification recognition in your case, and to find out which authority is responsible for your recognition procedure.\r\n\r\nThere are also counselling services that will help you identify the proper authority and answer any questions regarding the recognition procedure. If you already are in Germany, then the IQ Network<\/a> is the right service for you.\r\n\r\nIf you're not yet in Germany? In eight countries the counselling service ProRecognition<\/a> is localized in the Chambers of Commerce: found in Egypt, China, India, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Poland, and Vietnam.\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n2. Submit your Application<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nBefore you submit your application, you should contact the competent authority to get counseling. The exact documents particular authorities request may vary \u2013 the following is just for you to get some orientation during your research.\r\n\r\nYou\u2019ll need an application form from the respective authority (again, the application form name may vary) which you have to fill out and sign. Of course, proof of identity is necessary, and proof of your qualification (e.g. University degree) along with any proof of work experience (e.g. job references) or proof of further trainings you completed. Your cv (in German language) is usually required as well as proof that you are planning to work in Germany.\r\n\r\nGenerally, the following documents have to be translated into German and authorized:\r\n\r\n \t- Application form<\/li>\r\n \t
- Proof of identity<\/li>\r\n \t
- Proof of your qualification (degree certificate)<\/li>\r\n \t
- Proof of relevant work experience<\/li>\r\n \t
- Proof of any further academic or vocational training<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n3.\u00a0 Receive the Result<\/strong>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nSo, the responsible competent authority compared your education\u2019s duration and content to that of the German reference position, and if there were relevant differences, the authority took into consideration your professional experience, which may compensate for any deficits. It\u2019s time to hear your results:\r\n\r\nThe best result is \u201cfull recognition\u201d<\/strong>: The authority did not find relevant differences between your qualifications and the German reference qualification. Your qualifications have been assessed as equivalent to the German reference qualification.\r\n\r\nIn case the authority found relevant differences, you\u2019ll receive \u201cpartial recognition\u201d<\/strong>. In order to receive full recognition you need to make adjustments.\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n
Partial Recognition \u2013 What to do<\/b><\/h3>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nPartial recognition essentially means your education and experience fulfill certain requirements, but there are differences between your qualifications and those needed to do the job in Germany. Differences might include a lack of theoretical knowledge, or of practical skills, a language proficiency deficit, or a lack of experience in professional practice. In the official notification stating the result of a recognition procedure, the authority will outline an applicant's individual qualifications and deficits.\r\n\r\nThe applicant may then complete adjustment measures in order to compensate for the deficits and obtain full recognition.\r\n\r\nTo illustrate this, let\u2019s use a concrete example: You are a nurse, coming from a country where nurses complete a Bachelor's program. In Germany, one becomes a nurse by completing an initial vocational training (not a Bachelor\u2019s degree), which is very practice-oriented.\r\n\r\nThe competent authority might decide that your university qualification is not equivalent to the German vocational qualification (although you might have a broader theoretical knowledge) because your university education lacks practical experience, which is an integral part of the German nursing qualification process. The authority would then check your professional experience, which might compensate for the practical deficits of your university education.\r\n\r\nIf the authority determined your work experience did not compensate for your deficits or if you have no work experience, they would grant you partial recognition.\r\n\r\nThus, you may complete a qualification adjustment measurement, e.g. through an internship in order to attain the full recognition.\r\n\r\nSave<\/span>Save<\/span>\r\n\r\nSave<\/span>Save<\/span>\r\n\r\nSave<\/span>Save<\/span>","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[291],"tags":[167,272],"class_list":["post-2260","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-finding-a-job","tag-foreign-qualification-recognition-in-germany","tag-qualification-recognition-in-germany"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2260","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2260"}],"version-history":[{"count":42,"href":"https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2260\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":48808,"href":"https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2260\/revisions\/48808"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/48478"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2260"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2260"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2260"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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Which Professions Require Qualification Recognition?<\/strong><\/h3>\n <\/p>\n
Before diving into how to go about foreign qualification recognition in Germany, you should first know if you even need it in the first place.<\/p>\n
In Germany, every regulated profession requires qualification recognition for foreign professionals.<\/p>\n
\n- Regulated professions include (and this is not an exhaustive list):<\/li>\n
- Medical doctor<\/li>\n
- Nurse<\/li>\n
- Lawyer<\/li>\n
- Pharmacist<\/li>\n
- Teacher<\/li>\n
- Psychotherapist<\/li>\n
- Food chemist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Without recognition of your qualifications, you cannot work in these professions in the same capacity as you could in your home country.<\/p>\n
There are also \u201cpartially\u201d regulated professions<\/strong>, such as engineer and architect: Here, using the title is regulated, but being able to legally work in a job in this capacity is not.<\/p>\nThis means if you are an engineer or an architect, you may apply for jobs and work in Germany without having your foreign qualifications recognized, but you are not entitled to use the professional title i.e. you cannot put the letters before your name on business cards, letters or email signatures.<\/p>\n
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It\u2019s easier for a degree holders in non-regulated professions<\/strong><\/h3>\n <\/p>\n
If you possess an academic qualification and the profession is non-regulated (e.g. business manager, linguist, biologist, sociologist), you don\u2019t need to have your qualifications formally recognized.<\/p>\n
Instead, these professionals should have their university degrees assessed for equivalence by the Central Office for Foreign Education<\/a> (ZAB).<\/p>\nThis process is altogether more straightforward than the recognition process for vocational professions or regulated professions.<\/p>\n
Why?<\/p>\n
Because the ZAB is a nationwide body that administers this, meaning there are no anomalies in the rules depending on which German Federal State is responsible, as is the case for the regulated and vocational professions.<\/p>\n
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Non EU or EEA nationals, be aware!<\/strong><\/h3>\n <\/p>\n
Finally, immigration law interlocks with recognition law, so be aware of this:<\/p>\n
A third-country (i.e. non-EU or EEA) national wanting to exercise a non-academic profession in Germany can only receive a residence and work permit for Germany once their qualifications are recognized.<\/p>\n
Even if you are pursuing a non-regulated profession (where generally a recognition is not mandatory) you still need recognition as a third country national.<\/p>\n
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Which Vocational Professions Don\u2019t Require Recognition?<\/strong><\/h3>\n <\/p>\n
Now that we\u2019ve established which professions do need qualification recognition, let\u2019s address professions which don\u2019t.<\/p>\n
Electricians, beauticians, linguists, business managers \u2013 all of these are examples of professions in Germany that are not regulated.<\/p>\n
You can practice a non-regulated occupation in the German labour market without recognition of your qualifications (unless, as mentioned above, you\u2019re a third country national).<\/p>\n
So, if you have a non-regulated profession should you just skip this whole qualification recognition process?<\/p>\n
Well, not so fast.<\/p>\n
Imagine the following: You submit your job application, you attach the important documents, then the German recruiters look at your application and have no clue what your qualifications are worth.<\/p>\n
Will they go out of their way to research and understand your qualifications?<\/p>\n
In honesty, no. They\u2019ll probably just give the job to another candidate.<\/p>\n
In other words, by not having your qualifications recognised, you are giving employers a ready-made excuse to ditch your application.<\/p>\n
To make your qualifications transparent and understandable for German employers, it is still recommended to have them recognized \u2013 even if it is not legally mandatory.<\/p>\n
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Non-regulated professions with an academic qualification<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Recognition law governs all regulated professions and all vocational training professions (regulated and non-regulated). You can have your non-academic qualification leading to a non-regulated profession (e.g. electrician, cosmetician) recognized.<\/p>\n
Non-regulated academic professions (e.g. business manager, linguist, biologist, sociologist) are not governed by Recognition law.<\/p>\n
Instead, these professionals may have their university degrees<\/strong> assessed for equivalence by the Central Office for Foreign Education<\/a> (ZAB).<\/p>\nSo, you have established that your profession does require qualification recognition, or perhaps you would just like to have your qualifications recognized before applying for a job in Germany.<\/p>\n
What’s the next step?<\/p>\n
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Our templates and my coaching for job seekers like you<\/strong>\u00a0will help you to get more interviews!<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/services\/job-search-help\/” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Learn More” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.0.11″ custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”24px” button_text_color=”#000000″ button_bg_color=”#fbdb47″ button_border_width=”1px” button_border_radius=”20px” button_font=”Roboto||||||||” button_use_icon=”off” custom_margin=”15px||15px||false|false” custom_padding=”10px|40px|10px|40px|true|true” z_index_tablet=”500″ button_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” button_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” button_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_horizontal=”5px” box_shadow_vertical=”5px” box_shadow_blur=”15px” box_shadow_spread=”3px” box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.5)” locked=”off” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on” button_bg_color__hover=”rgba(251,219,71,0.4)” button_border_color__hover_enabled=”on” button_border_color__hover=”#000000″ button_text_color__hover_enabled=”on” button_text_color__hover=”rgba(0,0,0,0.72)”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”how do i get my quals recognised?” _builder_version=”4.6.0″ text_orientation=”justified” z_index_tablet=”500″ text_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” link_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ul_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ol_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” quote_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_2_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_3_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_4_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_5_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_6_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px”]<\/p>\n
How Do I Get My Qualifications Recognized?<\/strong><\/h3>\n <\/p>\n
So, you\u2019ve established that you want (or need) to have your foreign qualification recognised in Germany.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s next?<\/p>\n
Below is a step-by-step guide to getting your qualifications recognized.<\/p>\n
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1. Find the Competent Authority<\/strong><\/h4>\n <\/p>\n
The authority responsible for your qualification recognition depends on your profession (or rather: its German reference profession), and on the city or state where you plan to work.<\/p>\n
So, if you are going to work in Berlin for instance, the authority in Berlin will be responsible for your recognition procedure.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re a medical doctor, the authority will be the Medical Chamber (\u00c4rztekammer) in Berlin, or if you are a craftsman it will be the Chamber of Craftsmen (Handwerkskammer) in Berlin.<\/p>\n
Check out the German government website \u2013 in English \u2013 for foreign qualification recognition in Germany.<\/a><\/p>\nThere you\u2019ll find the so-called Recognition Finder. Enter your occupation in the search field to ascertain whether you need qualification recognition, and to find out which authority is responsible for your recognition procedure.<\/p>\n
There are also counselling services that will help you identify the proper authority and answer any questions regarding the recognition procedure.<\/p>\n
If you already are in Germany, then the IQ Network<\/a> is the right service for you.<\/p>\nIf you\u2019re not yet in Germany? In eight countries the counselling service ProRecognition<\/a> is localized in the Chambers of Commerce: found in Egypt, China, India, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Poland, and Vietnam.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
2. Submit your Application<\/strong><\/h4>\n <\/p>\n
Before you submit your application, you should contact the competent authority to get counseling.<\/p>\n
The exact documents particular authorities request may vary \u2013 the following is just for you to get some orientation during your research.<\/p>\n
You\u2019ll need an application form from the respective authority (again, the application form name may vary) which you have to fill out and sign.<\/p>\n
Of course, proof of identity is also necessary. As is proof of your qualification (e.g. University degree, award of vocational trade qualification) along with any proof of work experience (e.g. job references) or proof of further training you\u2019ve completed.<\/p>\n
Your CV (in German language) is usually required as well as proof that you are planning to work in Germany.<\/p>\n
For professional, certified translations, we recommend using the great service from LingoKing<\/a> which can do this for you 100% online, without you having to phone or email lots of potential translators.<\/p>\n\n- Generally, the following documents have to be translated into German<\/a> and authorized:<\/li>\n
- Application form<\/li>\n
- Your CV<\/a><\/li>\n
- Proof of identity<\/li>\n
- Proof of your degree certificate or vocational qualification<\/a><\/li>\n
- Proof of relevant work experience<\/li>\n
- Proof of any further academic or vocational training<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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3. Receive the Result<\/strong><\/h4>\n <\/p>\n
So, the responsible competent authority compared your education to the German reference position, and if there were relevant differences, the authority took into consideration your professional experience, which may compensate for any deficits.<\/p>\n
Now it\u2019s time to hear your results:<\/p>\n
The best result is \u201cfull recognition\u201d<\/strong>: The authority did not find relevant differences between your qualifications and the German reference qualification.<\/p>\nYour qualifications have been assessed as equivalent to the German reference qualification.<\/p>\n
In case the authority found relevant differences, you\u2019ll receive \u201cpartial recognition\u201d<\/strong>.<\/p>\nIn order to receive full recognition you need to make adjustments.<\/p>\n
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Partial Recognition \u2013 What to do<\/strong><\/h3>\n <\/p>\n
Partial recognition essentially means your education and experience fulfill certain requirements, but there are differences between your qualifications and those needed to do the job in Germany.<\/p>\n
Differences might include a lack of theoretical knowledge or practical skills, a language proficiency deficit, or a lack of experience in professional practice.<\/p>\n
In the official notification stating the result of a recognition procedure, the authority will outline an applicant\u2019s individual qualifications and deficits.<\/p>\n
The applicant may then complete adjustment measures in order to compensate for the deficits and obtain full recognition.<\/p>\n
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To illustrate this, let\u2019s use a concrete example:<\/strong><\/h4>\n <\/p>\n
You are a nurse, coming from a country where nurses complete a Bachelor\u2019s program. In Germany, one becomes a nurse by completing an initial vocational training (not a Bachelor\u2019s degree), which is very practice-oriented.<\/p>\n
The competent authority might decide that your university qualification is not equivalent to the German vocational qualification (even though you might have a broader theoretical knowledge).<\/p>\n
The authority would then check your professional experience, which might compensate for the practical deficits of your university education.<\/p>\n
If the authority determined your work experience did not compensate for your deficits or if you have no work experience, they would grant you partial recognition.<\/p>\n
Thus, you may complete a qualification adjustment measurement, e.g. through an internship in order to attain the full recognition.<\/p>\n
This article has been written in conjunction with Employland<\/a>, giving you a thorough guide to getting your foreign qualifications recognised in Germany.<\/p>\nEmployland is an internet platform available in both German and English, through which international professionals can find work in Germany.<\/p>\n
If requested, Employland can also help manage a foreigner\u2019s residence and work permits.<\/p>\n
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If you\u2019re a qualified professional looking for work in Germany, you\u2019ll want to make sure that your qualifications will be recognised. After all, there\u2019s nothing worse than having your hard work amount to nothing in the eyes of a prospective employer! What actually is foreign qualification recognition in Germany? It’s\u00a0the process of formally […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":48478,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"\u00a0\r\n
A Guide To Foreign Qualification Recognition In Germany<\/b><\/h2>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nLive Work Germany has teamed up to bring a guest post by<\/strong>\u00a0Employland<\/a>,<\/strong>\u00a0giving you a\u00a0<\/strong>thorough guide around the process for foreign qualification recognition in Germany<\/strong>. Employland is\u00a0an internet platform available in both German and English, through which international professionals can find work in Germany. If requested, Employland can help manage a foreigner's residence and work permits as well as recognition of their qualifications.\r\n\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\nQualification recognition is an important bureaucratic step for certain professionals looking to work in Germany. However, qualification recognition, what it is, and whom it is for is not a widely known process.\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\nWhat is Qualification Recognition?<\/b><\/h3>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nQualification recognition <\/strong>is a process by which a professional\u2019s qualification (education, training, work experience, certificates, etc.) is compared to its German reference qualification in order to evaluate whether the foreign qualification is equivalent to the German qualification for the same profession. If so, the professional is granted proof of equivalence by the appropriate German authority,\u00a0or\u00a0Anerkennungsstelle,<\/em>\u00a0a prerequisite to exercise certain professions in Germany.\r\n\r\nIf you're reading this then most likely you will also find our great FREE e-book<\/strong> on Tips & Advice For Employment In Germany<\/strong> useful. Download it below now!\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_2181\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"220\"]<\/a> Tips & Advice For Employment In Germany[\/caption]\r\n[purchase_link id=\"2177\" style=\"button\" color=\"green\" align=\"center\" text=\"DOWNLOAD E-BOOK\"]<\/p>\r\n\u00a0\r\n
Which Professions Require Qualification Recognition?<\/b><\/h3>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nBefore diving into how<\/i> to go about foreign qualification recognition in Germany, you should first know if you even need them recognized in the first place. In Germany, every regulated<\/strong> profession<\/strong> requires qualification recognition for foreign professionals. Regulated professions include (and this is not an exhaustive list): medical doctor, nurse, lawyer, pharmacist, teacher, psychotherapist and food chemist. Without recognition of your qualifications, you cannot work in these professions in the same capacity as you could in your home country.\r\n\r\nThere are also \u201cpartially\u201d regulated professions<\/strong>, such as engineer and architect: Holding the title is regulated - exercising the job is not. This means if you are an engineer or an architect, you may apply for jobs and work in Germany without having your foreign qualifications recognized, but you are not entitled to hold or use the professional title. In order to hold the professional title in Germany, you need to have your qualifications recognized.\r\n\r\nFinally, immigration law interlocks with recognition law, so be aware of this: If you are a third-country i.e. non-EU or EEA national and your profession is a vocational training profession (non-academic) in Germany, then\u00a0<\/span>you need to have your qualifications recognized. Even if you are pursuing a non-regulated profession (where generally a recognition is not mandatory) you need recognition: A third-country national wanting to exercise a non-academic profession in Germany can only receive a residence and work permit for Germany once his qualifications are recognized.\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_2395\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"714\"]<\/a> Don't despair - there is a process to follow but it is logical and fair[\/caption]\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\nWhat Professions Do Not Require Recognition?<\/b><\/h3>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nNow that we have established professions that require qualification recognition (regulated professions), let\u2019s address professions that do not require qualification recognition.\r\n\r\nElectricians, beauticians, linguists, business managers - all of these are examples of professions in Germany that are not regulated. Recognition is not a precondition for exercising a non-regulated profession. You can apply for and practice a non-regulated occupation in the German labour market without recognition of your qualifications. So, if you have a non-regulated profession should you just skip this whole qualification process? Well, not so fast.\r\n\r\nImagine the following: You submit your job application, you attach the important documents, German recruiters look at your application, and they have no clue if you have the competencies for the job. Instead of finding out for themselves if your foreign education and experiences fulfill the role, they might just give the job to another candidate. Or in other words, you are giving them a ready-made excuse to ditch your application.\r\n\r\nTo make your qualifications transparent and understandable for German employers, you can still have them recognized - even if it is not legally mandatory.\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\nNon-regulated academic professions<\/b><\/h3>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nRecognition law governs all regulated professions and all vocational training professions (regulated and non-regulated). You can have your non-academic qualification leading to a non-regulated profession (e.g. electrician, cosmetician) recognized.\r\n\r\nNon-regulated academic professions (e.g. business manager, linguist, biologist, sociologist) are not governed by Recognition law. Instead, these professionals may have their university degrees assessed by the Central Office for Foreign Education<\/a> (ZAB).\r\n\r\nSo, you have established that your profession does require qualification recognition, or perhaps you would just like to have your qualifications recognized before applying for a job in Germany. What's the next step?\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\nHow Do I Get My Qualifications Recognized?<\/b><\/h3>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nBelow is a step-by-step guide to getting your qualifications recognized.\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n1. Find the Competent Authority<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nThe authority responsible for your qualification recognition depends on your profession (or rather: its German reference profession), and on the city or state where you plan to work. So, if you are going to work in Berlin for instance, the authority in Berlin will be responsible for your recognition procedure. If you\u2019re a medical doctor, the authority will be the Medical Chamber (\u00c4rztekammer)<\/em> in Berlin, or if you are a craftsman it will be the Chamber of Craftsmen (Handwerkskammer)<\/em> in Berlin.\r\n\r\nCheck out the German government website - in English - for foreign qualification recognition in Germany<\/a>. There you\u2019ll find the so-called Recognition Finder. You can enter your occupation in the search field in order to obtain information about the necessity (or lack thereof) of qualification recognition in your case, and to find out which authority is responsible for your recognition procedure.\r\n\r\nThere are also counselling services that will help you identify the proper authority and answer any questions regarding the recognition procedure. If you already are in Germany, then the IQ Network<\/a> is the right service for you.\r\n\r\nIf you're not yet in Germany? In eight countries the counselling service ProRecognition<\/a> is localized in the Chambers of Commerce: found in Egypt, China, India, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Poland, and Vietnam.\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n2. Submit your Application<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nBefore you submit your application, you should contact the competent authority to get counseling. The exact documents particular authorities request may vary \u2013 the following is just for you to get some orientation during your research.\r\n\r\nYou\u2019ll need an application form from the respective authority (again, the application form name may vary) which you have to fill out and sign. Of course, proof of identity is necessary, and proof of your qualification (e.g. University degree) along with any proof of work experience (e.g. job references) or proof of further trainings you completed. Your cv (in German language) is usually required as well as proof that you are planning to work in Germany.\r\n\r\nGenerally, the following documents have to be translated into German and authorized:\r\n\r\n \t- Application form<\/li>\r\n \t
- Proof of identity<\/li>\r\n \t
- Proof of your qualification (degree certificate)<\/li>\r\n \t
- Proof of relevant work experience<\/li>\r\n \t
- Proof of any further academic or vocational training<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n3.\u00a0 Receive the Result<\/strong>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nSo, the responsible competent authority compared your education\u2019s duration and content to that of the German reference position, and if there were relevant differences, the authority took into consideration your professional experience, which may compensate for any deficits. It\u2019s time to hear your results:\r\n\r\nThe best result is \u201cfull recognition\u201d<\/strong>: The authority did not find relevant differences between your qualifications and the German reference qualification. Your qualifications have been assessed as equivalent to the German reference qualification.\r\n\r\nIn case the authority found relevant differences, you\u2019ll receive \u201cpartial recognition\u201d<\/strong>. In order to receive full recognition you need to make adjustments.\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n
Partial Recognition \u2013 What to do<\/b><\/h3>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nPartial recognition essentially means your education and experience fulfill certain requirements, but there are differences between your qualifications and those needed to do the job in Germany. Differences might include a lack of theoretical knowledge, or of practical skills, a language proficiency deficit, or a lack of experience in professional practice. In the official notification stating the result of a recognition procedure, the authority will outline an applicant's individual qualifications and deficits.\r\n\r\nThe applicant may then complete adjustment measures in order to compensate for the deficits and obtain full recognition.\r\n\r\nTo illustrate this, let\u2019s use a concrete example: You are a nurse, coming from a country where nurses complete a Bachelor's program. In Germany, one becomes a nurse by completing an initial vocational training (not a Bachelor\u2019s degree), which is very practice-oriented.\r\n\r\nThe competent authority might decide that your university qualification is not equivalent to the German vocational qualification (although you might have a broader theoretical knowledge) because your university education lacks practical experience, which is an integral part of the German nursing qualification process. The authority would then check your professional experience, which might compensate for the practical deficits of your university education.\r\n\r\nIf the authority determined your work experience did not compensate for your deficits or if you have no work experience, they would grant you partial recognition.\r\n\r\nThus, you may complete a qualification adjustment measurement, e.g. through an internship in order to attain the full recognition.\r\n\r\nSave<\/span>Save<\/span>\r\n\r\nSave<\/span>Save<\/span>\r\n\r\nSave<\/span>Save<\/span>","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[291],"tags":[167,272],"class_list":["post-2260","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-finding-a-job","tag-foreign-qualification-recognition-in-germany","tag-qualification-recognition-in-germany"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2260","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2260"}],"version-history":[{"count":42,"href":"https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2260\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":48808,"href":"https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2260\/revisions\/48808"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/48478"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2260"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2260"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2260"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Without recognition of your qualifications, you cannot work in these professions in the same capacity as you could in your home country.<\/p>\n
There are also \u201cpartially\u201d regulated professions<\/strong>, such as engineer and architect: Here, using the title is regulated, but being able to legally work in a job in this capacity is not.<\/p>\n This means if you are an engineer or an architect, you may apply for jobs and work in Germany without having your foreign qualifications recognized, but you are not entitled to use the professional title i.e. you cannot put the letters before your name on business cards, letters or email signatures.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you possess an academic qualification and the profession is non-regulated (e.g. business manager, linguist, biologist, sociologist), you don\u2019t need to have your qualifications formally recognized.<\/p>\n Instead, these professionals should have their university degrees assessed for equivalence by the Central Office for Foreign Education<\/a> (ZAB).<\/p>\n This process is altogether more straightforward than the recognition process for vocational professions or regulated professions.<\/p>\n Why?<\/p>\n Because the ZAB is a nationwide body that administers this, meaning there are no anomalies in the rules depending on which German Federal State is responsible, as is the case for the regulated and vocational professions.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Finally, immigration law interlocks with recognition law, so be aware of this:<\/p>\n A third-country (i.e. non-EU or EEA) national wanting to exercise a non-academic profession in Germany can only receive a residence and work permit for Germany once their qualifications are recognized.<\/p>\n Even if you are pursuing a non-regulated profession (where generally a recognition is not mandatory) you still need recognition as a third country national.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.0.7″ global_module=”48782″ saved_tabs=”all”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.0.7″][et_pb_image 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country national).<\/p>\n So, if you have a non-regulated profession should you just skip this whole qualification recognition process?<\/p>\n Well, not so fast.<\/p>\n Imagine the following: You submit your job application, you attach the important documents, then the German recruiters look at your application and have no clue what your qualifications are worth.<\/p>\n Will they go out of their way to research and understand your qualifications?<\/p>\n In honesty, no. They\u2019ll probably just give the job to another candidate.<\/p>\n In other words, by not having your qualifications recognised, you are giving employers a ready-made excuse to ditch your application.<\/p>\n To make your qualifications transparent and understandable for German employers, it is still recommended to have them recognized \u2013 even if it is not legally mandatory.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”non-regulated academic qualifications” _builder_version=”4.6.0″ text_orientation=”justified” z_index_tablet=”500″ text_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” link_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ul_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ol_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” quote_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_2_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_3_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_4_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_5_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_6_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Recognition law governs all regulated professions and all vocational training professions (regulated and non-regulated). You can have your non-academic qualification leading to a non-regulated profession (e.g. electrician, cosmetician) recognized.<\/p>\n Non-regulated academic professions (e.g. business manager, linguist, biologist, sociologist) are not governed by Recognition law.<\/p>\n Instead, these professionals may have their university degrees<\/strong> assessed for equivalence by the Central Office for Foreign Education<\/a> (ZAB).<\/p>\n So, you have established that your profession does require qualification recognition, or perhaps you would just like to have your qualifications recognized before applying for a job in Germany.<\/p>\n What’s the next step?<\/p>\n Save<\/span>Save<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.0.11″ background_color=”#e2e2e2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”25px||25px||true|true” z_index_tablet=”500″ border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” box_shadow_style=”preset2″ box_shadow_horizontal=”12px” box_shadow_vertical=”12px” box_shadow_blur=”10px” box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.5)” global_module=”45571″ saved_tabs=”all”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.0.11″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.0.11″ text_font=”Roboto||||||||” header_2_font=”Roboto||||||||” header_3_font=”Roboto||||||||” custom_padding=”|50px||50px|false|true”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/James-32-mediumres_done-min.png” _builder_version=”4.0.11″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”My Services” _builder_version=”4.0.11″ text_font=”Roboto||||||||” header_2_font=”Roboto||||||||” header_3_font=”Roboto||||||||” custom_padding=”30px|50px|30px|50px|true|true”]<\/p>\n Looking for a job in Germany?<\/strong><\/p>\n You need to have a stellar CV, cover letter and optimised LinkedIn profile.<\/p>\n Your international format CV won’t cut it. Cover letters in Germany are also an art.<\/p>\n Our templates and my coaching for job seekers like you<\/strong>\u00a0will help you to get more interviews!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/services\/job-search-help\/” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Learn More” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.0.11″ custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”24px” button_text_color=”#000000″ button_bg_color=”#fbdb47″ button_border_width=”1px” button_border_radius=”20px” button_font=”Roboto||||||||” button_use_icon=”off” custom_margin=”15px||15px||false|false” custom_padding=”10px|40px|10px|40px|true|true” z_index_tablet=”500″ button_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” button_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” button_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_horizontal=”5px” box_shadow_vertical=”5px” box_shadow_blur=”15px” box_shadow_spread=”3px” box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.5)” locked=”off” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on” button_bg_color__hover=”rgba(251,219,71,0.4)” button_border_color__hover_enabled=”on” button_border_color__hover=”#000000″ button_text_color__hover_enabled=”on” button_text_color__hover=”rgba(0,0,0,0.72)”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”how do i get my quals recognised?” _builder_version=”4.6.0″ text_orientation=”justified” z_index_tablet=”500″ text_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” link_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ul_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ol_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” quote_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_2_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_3_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_4_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_5_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_6_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n So, you\u2019ve established that you want (or need) to have your foreign qualification recognised in Germany.<\/p>\n What\u2019s next?<\/p>\n Below is a step-by-step guide to getting your qualifications recognized.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The authority responsible for your qualification recognition depends on your profession (or rather: its German reference profession), and on the city or state where you plan to work.<\/p>\n So, if you are going to work in Berlin for instance, the authority in Berlin will be responsible for your recognition procedure.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re a medical doctor, the authority will be the Medical Chamber (\u00c4rztekammer) in Berlin, or if you are a craftsman it will be the Chamber of Craftsmen (Handwerkskammer) in Berlin.<\/p>\n Check out the German government website \u2013 in English \u2013 for foreign qualification recognition in Germany.<\/a><\/p>\n There you\u2019ll find the so-called Recognition Finder. Enter your occupation in the search field to ascertain whether you need qualification recognition, and to find out which authority is responsible for your recognition procedure.<\/p>\n There are also counselling services that will help you identify the proper authority and answer any questions regarding the recognition procedure.<\/p>\n If you already are in Germany, then the IQ Network<\/a> is the right service for you.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re not yet in Germany? In eight countries the counselling service ProRecognition<\/a> is localized in the Chambers of Commerce: found in Egypt, China, India, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Poland, and Vietnam.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Before you submit your application, you should contact the competent authority to get counseling.<\/p>\n The exact documents particular authorities request may vary \u2013 the following is just for you to get some orientation during your research.<\/p>\n You\u2019ll need an application form from the respective authority (again, the application form name may vary) which you have to fill out and sign.<\/p>\n Of course, proof of identity is also necessary. As is proof of your qualification (e.g. University degree, award of vocational trade qualification) along with any proof of work experience (e.g. job references) or proof of further training you\u2019ve completed.<\/p>\n Your CV (in German language) is usually required as well as proof that you are planning to work in Germany.<\/p>\n For professional, certified translations, we recommend using the great service from LingoKing<\/a> which can do this for you 100% online, without you having to phone or email lots of potential translators.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n So, the responsible competent authority compared your education to the German reference position, and if there were relevant differences, the authority took into consideration your professional experience, which may compensate for any deficits.<\/p>\n Now it\u2019s time to hear your results:<\/p>\n The best result is \u201cfull recognition\u201d<\/strong>: The authority did not find relevant differences between your qualifications and the German reference qualification.<\/p>\n Your qualifications have been assessed as equivalent to the German reference qualification.<\/p>\n In case the authority found relevant differences, you\u2019ll receive \u201cpartial recognition\u201d<\/strong>.<\/p>\n In order to receive full recognition you need to make adjustments.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_module=”48806″ saved_tabs=”all”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.4.2″][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/image007.png” url=”https:\/\/www.worldwidemoving.co.uk\/?so=a&ca=19186″ url_new_window=”on” align=”center” admin_label=”Ad Sirelo” _builder_version=”4.4.2″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”partia recognition” _builder_version=”4.6.0″ text_orientation=”justified” z_index_tablet=”500″ text_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” link_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ul_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ol_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” quote_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_2_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_3_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_4_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_5_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_6_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Partial recognition essentially means your education and experience fulfill certain requirements, but there are differences between your qualifications and those needed to do the job in Germany.<\/p>\n Differences might include a lack of theoretical knowledge or practical skills, a language proficiency deficit, or a lack of experience in professional practice.<\/p>\n In the official notification stating the result of a recognition procedure, the authority will outline an applicant\u2019s individual qualifications and deficits.<\/p>\n The applicant may then complete adjustment measures in order to compensate for the deficits and obtain full recognition.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n You are a nurse, coming from a country where nurses complete a Bachelor\u2019s program. In Germany, one becomes a nurse by completing an initial vocational training (not a Bachelor\u2019s degree), which is very practice-oriented.<\/p>\n The competent authority might decide that your university qualification is not equivalent to the German vocational qualification (even though you might have a broader theoretical knowledge).<\/p>\n The authority would then check your professional experience, which might compensate for the practical deficits of your university education.<\/p>\n If the authority determined your work experience did not compensate for your deficits or if you have no work experience, they would grant you partial recognition.<\/p>\n Thus, you may complete a qualification adjustment measurement, e.g. through an internship in order to attain the full recognition.<\/p>\n This article has been written in conjunction with Employland<\/a>, giving you a thorough guide to getting your foreign qualifications recognised in Germany.<\/p>\n Employland is an internet 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After all, there\u2019s nothing worse than having your hard work amount to nothing in the eyes of a prospective employer! What actually is foreign qualification recognition in Germany? It’s\u00a0the process of formally […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":48478,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"\u00a0\r\n [purchase_link id=\"2177\" style=\"button\" color=\"green\" align=\"center\" text=\"DOWNLOAD E-BOOK\"]<\/p>\r\n\u00a0\r\nIt\u2019s easier for a degree holders in non-regulated professions<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Non EU or EEA nationals, be aware!<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Which Vocational Professions Don\u2019t Require Recognition?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Non-regulated professions with an academic qualification<\/b><\/h3>\n
Job Seekers – Boost your chances of success!<\/h2>\n
How Do I Get My Qualifications Recognized?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
1. Find the Competent Authority<\/strong><\/h4>\n
2. Submit your Application<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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3. Receive the Result<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Partial Recognition \u2013 What to do<\/strong><\/h3>\n
To illustrate this, let\u2019s use a concrete example:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Looking for helpful content on another topic?<\/h4>\n
A Guide To Foreign Qualification Recognition In Germany<\/b><\/h2>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nLive Work Germany has teamed up to bring a guest post by<\/strong>\u00a0Employland<\/a>,<\/strong>\u00a0giving you a\u00a0<\/strong>thorough guide around the process for foreign qualification recognition in Germany<\/strong>. Employland is\u00a0an internet platform available in both German and English, through which international professionals can find work in Germany. If requested, Employland can help manage a foreigner's residence and work permits as well as recognition of their qualifications.\r\n\r\n
<\/a>\r\n\r\nQualification recognition is an important bureaucratic step for certain professionals looking to work in Germany. However, qualification recognition, what it is, and whom it is for is not a widely known process.\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\nWhat is Qualification Recognition?<\/b><\/h3>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nQualification recognition <\/strong>is a process by which a professional\u2019s qualification (education, training, work experience, certificates, etc.) is compared to its German reference qualification in order to evaluate whether the foreign qualification is equivalent to the German qualification for the same profession. If so, the professional is granted proof of equivalence by the appropriate German authority,\u00a0or\u00a0Anerkennungsstelle,<\/em>\u00a0a prerequisite to exercise certain professions in Germany.\r\n\r\nIf you're reading this then most likely you will also find our great FREE e-book<\/strong> on Tips & Advice For Employment In Germany<\/strong> useful. Download it below now!\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_2181\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"220\"]
<\/a> Tips & Advice For Employment In Germany[\/caption]\r\nWhich Professions Require Qualification Recognition?<\/b><\/h3>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nBefore diving into how<\/i> to go about foreign qualification recognition in Germany, you should first know if you even need them recognized in the first place. In Germany, every regulated<\/strong> profession<\/strong> requires qualification recognition for foreign professionals. Regulated professions include (and this is not an exhaustive list): medical doctor, nurse, lawyer, pharmacist, teacher, psychotherapist and food chemist. Without recognition of your qualifications, you cannot work in these professions in the same capacity as you could in your home country.\r\n\r\nThere are also \u201cpartially\u201d regulated professions<\/strong>, such as engineer and architect: Holding the title is regulated - exercising the job is not. This means if you are an engineer or an architect, you may apply for jobs and work in Germany without having your foreign qualifications recognized, but you are not entitled to hold or use the professional title. In order to hold the professional title in Germany, you need to have your qualifications recognized.\r\n\r\nFinally, immigration law interlocks with recognition law, so be aware of this: If you are a third-country i.e. non-EU or EEA national and your profession is a vocational training profession (non-academic) in Germany, then\u00a0<\/span>you need to have your qualifications recognized. Even if you are pursuing a non-regulated profession (where generally a recognition is not mandatory) you need recognition: A third-country national wanting to exercise a non-academic profession in Germany can only receive a residence and work permit for Germany once his qualifications are recognized.\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_2395\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"714\"]
<\/a> Don't despair - there is a process to follow but it is logical and fair[\/caption]\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\nWhat Professions Do Not Require Recognition?<\/b><\/h3>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nNow that we have established professions that require qualification recognition (regulated professions), let\u2019s address professions that do not require qualification recognition.\r\n\r\nElectricians, beauticians, linguists, business managers - all of these are examples of professions in Germany that are not regulated. Recognition is not a precondition for exercising a non-regulated profession. You can apply for and practice a non-regulated occupation in the German labour market without recognition of your qualifications. So, if you have a non-regulated profession should you just skip this whole qualification process? Well, not so fast.\r\n\r\nImagine the following: You submit your job application, you attach the important documents, German recruiters look at your application, and they have no clue if you have the competencies for the job. Instead of finding out for themselves if your foreign education and experiences fulfill the role, they might just give the job to another candidate. Or in other words, you are giving them a ready-made excuse to ditch your application.\r\n\r\nTo make your qualifications transparent and understandable for German employers, you can still have them recognized - even if it is not legally mandatory.\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n
Non-regulated academic professions<\/b><\/h3>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nRecognition law governs all regulated professions and all vocational training professions (regulated and non-regulated). You can have your non-academic qualification leading to a non-regulated profession (e.g. electrician, cosmetician) recognized.\r\n\r\nNon-regulated academic professions (e.g. business manager, linguist, biologist, sociologist) are not governed by Recognition law. Instead, these professionals may have their university degrees assessed by the Central Office for Foreign Education<\/a> (ZAB).\r\n\r\nSo, you have established that your profession does require qualification recognition, or perhaps you would just like to have your qualifications recognized before applying for a job in Germany. What's the next step?\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n
<\/a>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\nHow Do I Get My Qualifications Recognized?<\/b><\/h3>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nBelow is a step-by-step guide to getting your qualifications recognized.\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n
1. Find the Competent Authority<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nThe authority responsible for your qualification recognition depends on your profession (or rather: its German reference profession), and on the city or state where you plan to work. So, if you are going to work in Berlin for instance, the authority in Berlin will be responsible for your recognition procedure. If you\u2019re a medical doctor, the authority will be the Medical Chamber (\u00c4rztekammer)<\/em> in Berlin, or if you are a craftsman it will be the Chamber of Craftsmen (Handwerkskammer)<\/em> in Berlin.\r\n\r\nCheck out the German government website - in English - for foreign qualification recognition in Germany<\/a>. There you\u2019ll find the so-called Recognition Finder. You can enter your occupation in the search field in order to obtain information about the necessity (or lack thereof) of qualification recognition in your case, and to find out which authority is responsible for your recognition procedure.\r\n\r\nThere are also counselling services that will help you identify the proper authority and answer any questions regarding the recognition procedure. If you already are in Germany, then the IQ Network<\/a> is the right service for you.\r\n\r\nIf you're not yet in Germany? In eight countries the counselling service ProRecognition<\/a> is localized in the Chambers of Commerce: found in Egypt, China, India, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Poland, and Vietnam.\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n
<\/a>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n2. Submit your Application<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nBefore you submit your application, you should contact the competent authority to get counseling. The exact documents particular authorities request may vary \u2013 the following is just for you to get some orientation during your research.\r\n\r\nYou\u2019ll need an application form from the respective authority (again, the application form name may vary) which you have to fill out and sign. Of course, proof of identity is necessary, and proof of your qualification (e.g. University degree) along with any proof of work experience (e.g. job references) or proof of further trainings you completed. Your cv (in German language) is usually required as well as proof that you are planning to work in Germany.\r\n\r\nGenerally, the following documents have to be translated into German and authorized:\r\n
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<\/a>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\nPartial Recognition \u2013 What to do<\/b><\/h3>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nPartial recognition essentially means your education and experience fulfill certain requirements, but there are differences between your qualifications and those needed to do the job in Germany. Differences might include a lack of theoretical knowledge, or of practical skills, a language proficiency deficit, or a lack of experience in professional practice. In the official notification stating the result of a recognition procedure, the authority will outline an applicant's individual qualifications and deficits.\r\n\r\nThe applicant may then complete adjustment measures in order to compensate for the deficits and obtain full recognition.\r\n\r\nTo illustrate this, let\u2019s use a concrete example: You are a nurse, coming from a country where nurses complete a Bachelor's program. In Germany, one becomes a nurse by completing an initial vocational training (not a Bachelor\u2019s degree), which is very practice-oriented.\r\n\r\nThe competent authority might decide that your university qualification is not equivalent to the German vocational qualification (although you might have a broader theoretical knowledge) because your university education lacks practical experience, which is an integral part of the German nursing qualification process. The authority would then check your professional experience, which might compensate for the practical deficits of your university education.\r\n\r\nIf the authority determined your work experience did not compensate for your deficits or if you have no work experience, they would grant you partial recognition.\r\n\r\nThus, you may complete a qualification adjustment measurement, e.g. through an internship in order to attain the full recognition.\r\n\r\nSave<\/span>Save<\/span>\r\n\r\nSave<\/span>Save<\/span>\r\n\r\nSave<\/span>Save<\/span>","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[291],"tags":[167,272],"class_list":["post-2260","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-finding-a-job","tag-foreign-qualification-recognition-in-germany","tag-qualification-recognition-in-germany"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2260","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2260"}],"version-history":[{"count":42,"href":"https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2260\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":48808,"href":"https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2260\/revisions\/48808"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/48478"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2260"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2260"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2260"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}