Recognition of foreign professional qualifications

Recognition of academic degrees, titles and designations

Legal information on the use of foreign academic degrees, titles and designations can be obtained from the Ministry of Science, Research and Culture (MWFK).

Apply for entry in the list of architects of the state of Brandenburg with degrees from abroad

Further information on the registration procedure can be obtained from the office of the Brandenburg Chamber of Architects.

Right to use the professional title "engineer"

Authorization to use the professional title "Engineer" or "Ingenieur"

Licence to practise medicine Veterinarian from EU/EEA/Switzerland

In order to be able to work as a veterinarian in Germany without restrictions, you need the license to practice medicine. The license to practice medicine is the state approval...

Doctor with training from EU/EEA/Switzerland, professional qualification recognized

You would like to work as a doctor in Germany? Then you need a state licence, the Approbation.
You can also obtain the licence to practise medicine with a foreign professional qualification. To do so, you must have your professional qualification recognised.

Doctors with training from third countries, recognition of professional qualifications

You would like to work as a doctor in Germany? Then you need a state licence, the Approbation. You can also obtain the licence to practise medicine with a foreign professional qualification. To do so, you must have your professional qualification recognised.

Permission to use the professional title of Pharmaceutical Technical Assistant Grant

You can apply for permission to use the professional title of pharmaceutical technical assistant at the State Office for Occupational Safety, Consumer Protection and Health (LAVG).

Pharmaceutical-technical assistant with training from the EU/EEA/Switzerland, professional qualification recognized

Would you like to work as a pharmaceutical-technical assistant in Germany? Then you need a state permit. To do this, you must have your foreign professional qualification recognized.

Permission to use the professional title of pharmaceutical technical assistant for professional qualifications from third countries Grant

You can apply for permission to use the professional title of pharmaceutical technical assistant with a professional qualification from a third country at the State Office for Occupational Safety and Health, Consumer Protection and Health (LAVG).

Admission to the Bar Granted

What are the consequences of being admitted to the bar?

Admission of a European lawyer to the Bar Association

Admission of a lawyer from the European Union, the EEA or Switzerland to a German Bar Association

Applying for admission as a European lawyer to the Bar Association

If you have previously practised as a lawyer in another country within the European Union (EU), in a contracting state to the Agreement on the European Economic Area (EEA) or in Switzerland, you can apply to become a European lawyer.

Withdraw the admission of a European lawyer to the Bar Association

You may waive admission to the Bar in writing at any time.

Revocation of admission of a European lawyer to the Bar Association

If you do not provide proof of continued admission to the bar in your country of origin every three years, your admission to the bar may be revoked.

Practice of the profession of lawyer in the public service

Under what circumstances is a lawyer allowed to work in the public sector at the same time?

Admission of a law firm to a bar association after relocation of the registered office from the district of another bar association

Change of registered office from one bar association district to another

Legal services based on special expertise Registration

Under what circumstances may persons or companies of other EU member states or contracting states of the Agreement on the European Economic Area provide temporary legal services in the Federal Republic of Germany?

Legal services based on special expertise Registration of persons providing debt collection services

From 01.01.2025, the Federal Office of Justice (BfJ) will maintain the legal services register. Persons who provide extrajudicial legal services in debt collection, pension advice or foreign law will be entered there.

Legal services on the basis of special expertise Registration of persons providing pension advice

They must be personally suitable and reliable. Scale: previous experience (e.g. criminal offenses) and financial circumstances. Proof of special expertise (theoretical/practical) in relevant areas of law. Professional liability: at least 250,000 euros per insured event.

Legal services on the basis of special expertise: Registration of persons providing legal services in a foreign law

Who is allowed to provide legal services in a foreign law in the Federal Republic of Germany on the basis of special expertise?

Pharmaceutical Testing Approval

Here you will find information on pharmaceutical education.

Medical Exam Admission

Here you can find information about studying medicine

Interpreters and translators: assessment of professional competence

How will I be admitted to work at the court as a translator?

Admission to the European Bar

Admission to the bar for professionals from the member states of the European Union, the EEA and Switzerland

Licensing as a veterinarian Granting

If you would like to work as a veterinarian in Germany after studying veterinary medicine, apply for a license to practice at the Ministry of Social Affairs, Health, Integration and Consumer Protection (MSGIV).

Permission to use the professional title of dietary assistant Issued

You can apply to the State Office for Occupational Safety, Consumer Protection and Health (LAVG) for permission to use the professional title of dietician.

Permission to use the professional title of occupational therapist Issuance

You can apply to the State Office for Occupational Safety, Consumer Protection and Health (LAVG) for permission to use the occupational title of occupational therapist.

Permission to use the professional title of health and pediatric nurse Issued

You can apply to the State Office for Occupational Safety, Consumer Protection and Health (LAVG) for permission to use the job title of healthcare and pediatric nurse.

Permit for the temporary practice of therapeutic psychotherapy Granting

You can apply to the State Office for Occupational Safety, Consumer Protection and Health (LAVG) for permission to temporarily practice therapeutic psychotherapy.

Permission to use the professional title of midwife / maternity nurse

You can apply for permission to use the professional title of midwife/maternity nurse at the State Office for Occupational Safety, Consumer Protection and Health (LAVG).

Recognition of a continuing education title for the professional title of veterinarian

Do you want to work as a veterinarian in the state of Brandenburg and would like to continue the further training title you acquired abroad for a specialization? You can apply for recognition of the continuing education title at the Brandenburg State Chamber of Veterinarians.

Certificates of foreign higher education qualifications Assessment

For holders of a foreign university degree, the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB) will issue an individual certificate evaluation upon request.

Permission to use the professional title of childhood pedagogue in the case of professional qualifications from abroad

Examination of equivalence and application for state recognition as a childhood educator with a foreign professional qualification at the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport of the State of Brandenburg.

Educators with a foreign professional qualification, apply for recognition

You have a foreign professional qualification as an educator? In order to be able to work in the profession in Germany, you need the recognition of your professional qualification.

Residence permit for the purpose of training Extension for the recognition of professional qualifications during employment

Are you taking part in a qualification measure for the recognition of your foreign professional qualification and working at the same time? If you need more time for the qualification measure, you can have your residence permit extended.

Residence permit for the purpose of training Issued for the recognition of professional qualifications during employment

You can obtain a residence permit to have your professional qualification acquired abroad recognized with employment in Germany.

Residence permit for the purpose of training Extension for recognition of professional qualification based on an agreement with the Federal Employment Agency

Is your residence permit for the recognition of foreign professional qualifications based on an agreement with the Federal Employment Agency about to expire? Then you can have your residence permit extended under certain conditions.

Residence permit for the purpose of training Extension for the implementation of a qualification measure

Have you not yet completed your qualification measure for the recognition of your foreign professional qualification? Then you can apply for an extension of your residence permit under certain conditions.

Residence permit for the purpose of training Issued for the recognition of professional qualifications on the basis of an agreement with the Federal Employment Agency

You can obtain a residence permit if there is an agreement between the Federal Employment Agency and the administration of your country of origin and you have been placed in employment.

Residence permit for the purpose of training Extension to take an examination for the recognition of a foreign professional qualification

Do you need more time to take an examination for recognition of your foreign professional qualification? Then you can have your previous residence permit extended.

Residence permit for the purpose of training Issued to take an examination for the recognition of a foreign professional qualification

You can obtain a residence permit to take an examination required for the recognition of a foreign professional qualification if you meet certain requirements.

Recognize teaching exams from other federal states

Teaching examinations or teaching qualifications completed/acquired in other federal states are recognized in Brandenburg as part of the recruitment process.

Equivalence of certificates of ethnic German repatriates according to BVFG recognition

Are you a late repatriate and would like to have your professional qualification recognized? Find out more here.

Applying for admission to the aptitude test for tax advisors with a foreign professional qualification

You come from abroad and would like to work as a tax consultant in Germany? Then you must apply for admission to the qualifying examination.

Training occupations under the jurisdiction of the Chambers of Industry and Commerce (IHK), have foreign professional qualifications recognized

Do you have a training qualification from abroad? Then you can apply to the Chambers of Industry and Commerce (IHK) in Germany for official recognition of your training qualification.

Hygiene inspectors work in the public health service. The education authority is the district or the independent city. The training concludes with a state examination before the...

Practice of Medicine Permission

If you would like to work as a non-medical practitioner, you need a license to practice medicine.

Guardian / insurance advisor / insurance broker / financial investment broker / fee-based financial investment advisor / real estate loan broker; recognize foreign professional qualifications

Working as a guardian, insurance advisor, insurance broker, financial investment broker, fee-based financial investment advisor or real estate loan broker is regulated in Germany...

Lawyer; recognition of foreign professional qualifications

Do you have a professional qualification as a lawyer from the EU, the EEA or Switzerland? In order to work permanently in the profession in Germany, you need to be admitted to the bar. To do this, you must have your professional qualification recognized.

Apply for admission to the preparatory legal service with European qualifications

Have you completed a law degree in an EU member state and now want to complete your legal training in Germany? Then you must first have an equivalence assessment carried out for your university degree.

Apply for an EU certificate in accordance with the Professional Recognition Directive

If you wish to provide certain services in another EU country, some EU countries (e.g., Austria, Belgium, Luxemburg) require the EU qualifications certificate as proof of your professional experience.

Recognition of foreign professional qualifications

Have you acquired your professional qualification abroad and want to work in your profession in Germany? Depending on your profession, you can or must have your foreign...

Architect with professional qualification from abroad List of architects (specializing in architecture)

Teachers with professional qualifications from the EU/EEA/Switzerland; apply for recognition

Do you have a professional qualification as a teacher from abroad and want to work in Germany? Then you need to have your professional qualification recognized.

Teachers with professional qualifications from third countries; apply for recognition

Do you have a professional qualification as a teacher from abroad and want to work in Germany? Then you need to have your professional qualification recognized.

Permission to use the professional title of dietician in the case of professional qualifications from the EU/EEA/Switzerland

Dietician with training from the EU/EEA/Switzerland, professional qualification recognized

You would like to work as a dietician in Germany? Then you need a state permit. To obtain the state permit, you can have your foreign professional qualification recognised.

Permission to use the professional title of dietician in the case of professional qualifications from third countries

Dietitian with training from third countries, recognition of professional qualification

You would like to work as a dietician in Germany? Then you need a state permit. To obtain the state permit, you can have your foreign professional qualification recognised.

Permission to use the professional title of occupational therapist for professional qualifications from the EU/EEA/Switzerland

Occupational therapist with training from EU/EEA/Switzerland, recognize professional qualification

You would like to work as an occupational therapist in Germany? Then you need a state permit.

To obtain the state permit, you can have your foreign professional qualification recognised.

Permission to use the professional title of occupational therapist for professional qualifications from third countries

Occupational therapist with training from third countries, recognition of professional qualification

You would like to work as an occupational therapist in Germany? Then you need a state permit. To obtain the state permit, you can have your foreign professional qualification recognised.

Apply for recognition as a speech therapist with a professional qualification from the EU/EEA/Switzerland

You would like to work as a speech therapist in Germany? Then you need a state permit. To obtain the state permit, you can have your foreign professional qualification recognized.

Apply for recognition as a speech and language therapist with a professional qualification from a third country

You would like to work as a speech therapist in Germany? Then you need a state permit.
To obtain the state permit, you can have your foreign professional qualification recognized.

Masseuse and medical bath attendant with training from EU/EEA/Switzerland, recognize professional qualification

You would like to work in Germany as a masseuse and medical bath attendant? Then you need a state permit. To obtain the state permit, you can have your foreign professional qualification recognised.

Masseuse and medical bath attendant with training from third countries, recognition of professional qualification

You would like to work in Germany as a masseuse and medical bath attendant? Then you need a state permit. To obtain the state permit, you can have your foreign professional qualification recognised.

Apply for recognition as a medical-technical laboratory assistant with a professional qualification from the EU/EEA/Switzerland

Would you like to work in Germany as a medical-technical laboratory assistant? Then you need a state permit. You can have your foreign professional qualification recognized for this.

Apply for recognition as a medical-technical laboratory assistant with a professional qualification from a third country

Would you like to work in Germany as a medical-technical laboratory assistant? Then you need a state permit. You can have your foreign professional qualification recognized for this.

Apply for recognition as a medical-technical radiology assistant with a professional qualification from the EU/EEA/Switzerland

Would you like to work in Germany as a medical-technical radiology assistant? Then you need a state permit. You can have your foreign professional qualification recognized for this.

Apply for recognition as a medical-technical radiology assistant with a professional qualification from a third country

Would you like to work in Germany as a medical-technical radiology assistant? Then you need a state permit. You can have your foreign professional qualification recognized for this.

Apply for recognition as a medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics with a professional qualification from the EU/EEA/Switzerland

Would you like to work in Germany as a medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics? Then you need a state permit. You can have your foreign professional qualification recognized.

Apply for recognition as a medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics with a professional qualification from a third country

Would you like to work in Germany as a medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics? Then you need a state permit. You can have your foreign professional qualification recognized.

Permission to use the professional title of emergency paramedic for professional qualifications from the EU/EEA/Switzerland

Emergency paramedic with training from EU/EEA/Switzerland, recognize professional qualification

You would like to work as an emergency paramedic in Germany? Then you need a state permit. To obtain the state permit, you can have your foreign professional qualification recognised.

Permission to use the professional title of emergency paramedic for professional qualifications from third countries

Emergency paramedic with training from third countries, recognition of professional qualification

Would you like to work as an emergency paramedic in Germany? Then you need a state permit. In order to obtain the state permit, you can have your foreign professional qualification recognized.

Permission to use the professional title of orthoptist for professional qualifications from the EU/EEA/Switzerland

Orthoptist with training from EU/EEA/Switzerland, recognize professional qualification

You would like to work as an orthoptist in Germany? Then you need a state permit. To obtain the state permit, you can have your foreign professional qualification recognised.

Permission to use the professional title of orthoptist for professional qualifications from third countries

Orthoptist with training from third countries, recognition of professional qualification

You would like to work as an orthoptist in Germany? Then you need a state permit. To obtain the state permit, you can have your foreign professional qualification recognised.

Permission to use the professional title of physiotherapist for professional qualifications from the EU/EEA/Switzerland

Physiotherapist with training from EU/EEA/Switzerland, recognize professional qualification

You would like to work as a physiotherapist in Germany? Then you need a state permit. To obtain the state permit, you can have your foreign professional qualification recognised.

Permission to use the professional title of physiotherapist in the case of professional qualifications from third countries

Physiotherapist with training from third countries, recognition of professional qualification

You would like to work as a physiotherapist in Germany? Then you need a state permit. To obtain the state permit, you can have your foreign professional qualification recognised.

Permission to use the professional title of podiatrist for professional qualifications from the EU/EEA/Switzerland

Podiatrist with training from EU/EEA/Switzerland, recognize professional qualification

You would like to work as a podiatrist in Germany? Then you need a state permit. To obtain the state permit, you can have your foreign professional qualification recognised.

Applying for registration in the legal services register with professional qualifications from EU and EEA states and Switzerland

If you would like to provide legal services in the areas of debt collection, pension advice or legal advice on foreign law with a foreign professional qualification, you can prove your practical expertise by completing an adaptation course.

Apply for equivalence of a qualification according to the Hazardous Substances Ordinance

If you wish to have your previously acquired qualification in the field of hazardous substances recognized as equivalent to expertise, you must provide proof of equivalence to the competent authority.

Apply for an electronic health professional card (eHBA) as a person in a healthcare profession

If you want to access the telematics infrastructure (TI) in healthcare, you need an electronic health professional card (eHBA) as a person in a healthcare profession.

State-certified food chemist Recognition

Do you want to work in official food control in Germany or as a cross-check expert or as a cross-check expert? Then you need permission to use the professional title "state-certified food technician".

Permission to use the professional title of disinfector Issuance

Would you like to apply for permission to use the professional title of disinfector?

Foreign vocational training qualifications for legal professions Recognition

If you would like to work in the judiciary in Brandenburg, you can have the equivalence of a professional qualification acquired abroad established with a profession in the Brandenburg judiciary.

Exercise foreign professional qualifications as an interpreter, sign language interpreter

If you wish to work as an interpreter or translator, you may only do so after you have been sworn in or authorized by the competent President of the Regional Court.

Recognition of professional qualifications in another EU country

Do you have a professional qualification obtained abroad and wish to work permanently in your profession in Germany? This section provides information on having your foreign qualification recognised.

Point of Single Contact

The pan-European network of  Points of Single Contact can provide you with details of any legal requirements and help you to complete relevant procedures.

If you wish to practise medicine in the field of physiotherapy, you must apply for a license to do so.