Recognition
The recognition of international professional qualifications usually costs several hundred euros. These costs are divided into different items:
- Recognition by the competent authority
- Obtaining documents
- Certified translation of documents
- Qualification analysis if documents are incomplete
In the case of partial recognition, there are additional costs of several thousand euros for further qualification measures.
Added to these are the expenses of recruitment itself, travel, flights and language and intercultural training. These costs vary.
For the recognition procedure itself, it is important that the documents are submitted in full and that all certified translations are guaranteed to be recognised. Any increased outlay, such as subsequent requests for additional documents or translations, will lead to extra costs being incurred.
Funding opportunities mainly apply to the skilled workers themselves, such as the recognition grant. It is important to apply for this before the recognition itself.
You should definitely seek advice in advance about what funding opportunities are available for your skilled workers and your company or institution. Further information on financial support can be found here:
That depends entirely on the profession and the qualification. You can find the relevant authorities for all professions in the federal government's recognition finder.
This depends on various factors, such as profession, federal state and qualification.
The following documents are required in any case:
- Completed application form or, if applicable, informal written application
- Proof of identity
- Proof of professional qualifications
- Confirmation of the content, form and scope of training
- Translations of certificates and confirmations
- Officially certified copies of the proof documents through municipal offices (Bürgeramt) or consulates
The best policy is to ask the relevant recognition authority which documents are required. Or use our deficit assessment service. We will help you submit the application for recognition of your skilled workers.
Documents in foreign languages must be submitted to German authorities in the national language. Some federal states may also accept documents in other languages, however. It is best to find out in advance about the respective requirements in your federal state.
If documents need to be translated and certified, the certification confirms the accuracy and completeness of the translation. A certified translation thus becomes an official document in its own right.
