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Recognition of qualifications

A simple and clear explanation for people planning life and work in Germany. This information is for orientation. Confirm final requirements with the responsible German authorities.

Recognition Navigator

Find the right route for your qualification

Choose your qualification type and target profession. You will get an official starting route without guesses about the authority or outcome.

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Qualification type

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Target profession

The profession category comes from the existing evidence model.

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Intended place of work

The federal state can determine the authority. The city remains local to this browser.

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Local preparation plan

Only mark what you prepared. This is not the status of an official procedure.

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Your route

Route not determined yet

No profession selected

Unknown

There is not enough context to determine a route yet. The official Finder is the starting point.

Competent authority

There is not enough verified context to name an authority. First identify the German reference profession in the official Finder.

Cost

Not determined

No universal amount is shown. Fees and extra costs depend on the procedure, authority, translations and certified copies.

Duration

Not determined

No universal duration is shown. Confirm timing for the specific procedure with the competent authority.

Possible outcome concepts

These are not predictions. The competent authority issues the binding result.

  • Full equivalence
  • Substantial differences
  • Possible compensation measure
  • Equivalence not established

Next best action

Open Recognition Finder

Find the procedure and competent authority for the profession and place of work.

Open Recognition Finder
Official sources and methodology

Source review: unknown · 2026-09-18

Bundesinstitut fuer Berufsbildung / Federal recognition portal · Anerkennungs-FinderBundesinstitut fuer Berufsbildung / Federal recognition portal · Dokumente fuer die Antragstellung

The plan stays only in your browser. We do not upload documents, ask for a name, or send qualification, profession or location to analytics.

What you should know

Recognition of qualifications: Check requirements, documents, real costs and deadlines before making an important decision. Your situation depends on the city, family, job and contract.

  • Recognition of qualifications: Check requirements, documents, real costs and deadlines before making an important decision. Your situation depends on the city, family, job and contract.
  • Recognition of qualifications: Check requirements, documents, real costs and deadlines before making an important decision. Your situation depends on the city, family, job and contract.
  • Recognition of qualifications: Check requirements, documents, real costs and deadlines before making an important decision. Your situation depends on the city, family, job and contract.

How to make a realistic plan

Compare several scenarios, use conservative figures and keep an emergency reserve. Gross salary alone is not enough for a good decision.

  • Compare several scenarios, use conservative figures and keep an emergency reserve. Gross salary alone is not enough for a good decision.
  • Compare several scenarios, use conservative figures and keep an emergency reserve. Gross salary alone is not enough for a good decision.
  • Compare several scenarios, use conservative figures and keep an emergency reserve. Gross salary alone is not enough for a good decision.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this official advice?

No. The portal provides informational estimates and simple explanations.

How can I check my case?

Use official sources, your contract and information from the responsible authority.