{"id":12409,"date":"2025-03-26T12:00:35","date_gmt":"2025-03-26T12:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bosporus24.de\/?p=12409"},"modified":"2025-04-22T11:06:13","modified_gmt":"2025-04-22T11:06:13","slug":"welche-berufe-brauchen-eine-anerkennung-in-deutschland-wichtige-infos-fuer-arbeitgeber","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bosporus24.de\/en\/welche-berufe-brauchen-eine-anerkennung-in-deutschland-wichtige-infos-fuer-arbeitgeber\/","title":{"rendered":"Which professions need recognition in Germany? Important information for employers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If companies in Germany want to hire skilled workers from abroad, they must check whether a <strong data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"251\">Recognition of foreign qualifications<\/strong> is required. In many professions, recognition is mandatory before a work permit can be issued or employment can be taken up. This guide helps employers to understand the right steps and make the process easier for foreign skilled workers.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"597\"><strong data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"595\">1. which professions require recognition?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"808\">In Germany there are <strong data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"647\">Regulated professions<\/strong>for which recognition is mandatory, and <strong data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"736\">Non-regulated professions<\/strong>for which recognition may be voluntary or advisable.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"882\"><strong data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"880\">1.1 Regulated professions (recognition mandatory)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"1058\">For these professions, German legislation stipulates that foreign skilled workers must have their qualifications recognized before they are allowed to work in Germany.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"1058\"><strong data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1103\">Examples of regulated professions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"1058\"><strong data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1142\">Health and nursing professions:<\/strong> Doctors, dentists, pharmacists, nursing staff, physiotherapists<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"1058\"><strong data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1244\">Social and educational professions:<\/strong> Educators, teachers, social workers<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"1058\"><strong data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1317\">Technical and engineering professions:<\/strong> Architects, engineers<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"1058\"><strong data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1369\">Legal professions:<\/strong> Lawyers, patent attorneys, notaries<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"1058\"><strong data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1443\">Safety-related professions:<\/strong> Air traffic controllers, ship masters, dangerous goods officers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1712\"><strong data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1517\">Practical example:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1520\" \/>A hospital in Germany would like to employ a nurse from Turkey. As the profession is regulated, she must have her qualifications recognized before she is allowed to work.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1719\" data-end=\"1801\"><strong data-start=\"1723\" data-end=\"1799\">1.2 Non-regulated professions (recognition voluntary, but useful)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1967\">In most other professions, recognition is not mandatory. The employer can decide for themselves whether the foreign qualification is sufficient.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1967\"><strong data-start=\"1972\" data-end=\"2018\">Examples of non-regulated professions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1967\">IT specialists<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1967\">Commercial professions (e.g. accountant, sales, marketing)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1967\">Craft trades (e.g. carpenters, bakers, mechanics)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1967\">Industrial and production professions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2444\"><strong data-start=\"2203\" data-end=\"2222\">Practical example:<\/strong><br data-start=\"2222\" data-end=\"2225\" \/>A German IT company hires a software developer from Brazil. As the profession is not regulated, the employer decides for himself whether his training and experience are sufficient for the position.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2451\" data-end=\"2498\"><strong data-start=\"2454\" data-end=\"2496\">2 Why is recognition important?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2500\" data-end=\"2601\">The recognition of a foreign qualification brings advantages for employers and employees:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2603\" data-end=\"3213\"><strong data-start=\"2605\" data-end=\"2631\">Legal security:<\/strong> In regulated professions, recognition is mandatory in order to avoid fines or work bans.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2603\" data-end=\"3213\"><strong data-start=\"2740\" data-end=\"2783\">Easier to obtain a work permit:<\/strong> For third-country nationals (non-EU citizens), a recognized qualification can make it easier to obtain a visa and work permit (e.g. EU Blue Card).<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2603\" data-end=\"3213\"><strong data-start=\"2937\" data-end=\"2958\">Comparability:<\/strong> Employers receive an official assessment of how the foreign qualification corresponds to the German system.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2603\" data-end=\"3213\"><strong data-start=\"3082\" data-end=\"3124\">Attractiveness for customers and authorities:<\/strong> Recognized degrees increase a company's credibility and market opportunities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"3220\" data-end=\"3300\"><strong data-start=\"3223\" data-end=\"3298\">3. recognition procedure: Step-by-step guide for employers<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"3302\" data-end=\"3367\"><strong data-start=\"3306\" data-end=\"3365\">Step 1: Check whether recognition is required<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"3368\" data-end=\"3514\"><strong data-start=\"3370\" data-end=\"3396\">Regulated professions:<\/strong> Recognition is mandatory.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3368\" data-end=\"3514\"><strong data-start=\"3432\" data-end=\"3464\">Non-regulated professions:<\/strong> Recognition is voluntary, but often helpful.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3516\" data-end=\"3694\"><strong data-start=\"3519\" data-end=\"3533\">Where to check?<\/strong><br data-start=\"3533\" data-end=\"3536\" \/>Companies can use the platform to <strong data-start=\"3573\" data-end=\"3605\">\"Recognition in Germany\"<\/strong> (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.anerkennung-in-deutschland.de\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3607\" data-end=\"3640\">www.anerkennung-in-deutschland.de<\/a>) to see whether the profession is subject to recognition.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3701\" data-end=\"3758\"><strong data-start=\"3705\" data-end=\"3756\">Step 2: Find the responsible recognition body<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3759\" data-end=\"3824\">Depending on the profession, there are different places for recognition:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3826\" data-end=\"4153\">\n<li data-start=\"3826\" data-end=\"3898\"><strong data-start=\"3828\" data-end=\"3840\">IHK-FOSA<\/strong>: Recognition of commercial and technical professions<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3899\" data-end=\"3963\"><strong data-start=\"3901\" data-end=\"3927\">Chambers of Crafts (HWK)<\/strong>: Recognition of skilled trades<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3964\" data-end=\"4058\"><strong data-start=\"3966\" data-end=\"3984\">State authorities<\/strong>Recognition of regulated professions such as doctors, teachers, educators<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4059\" data-end=\"4153\"><strong data-start=\"4061\" data-end=\"4116\">ZAB (Central Office for Foreign Education)<\/strong>Evaluation of academic degrees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4155\" data-end=\"4322\"><strong data-start=\"4158\" data-end=\"4177\">Practical example:<\/strong><br data-start=\"4177\" data-end=\"4180\" \/>A construction company would like to hire an engineer from Mexico. Recognition is handled by the Chamber of Engineers of the respective federal state.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"4329\" data-end=\"4376\"><strong data-start=\"4333\" data-end=\"4374\">Step 3: Apply for recognition<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4377\" data-end=\"4506\">The application can be submitted by the employee himself or with the support of the employer. The required documents are<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"4508\" data-end=\"4760\"><strong data-start=\"4511\" data-end=\"4554\">Typical documents for recognition:<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4508\" data-end=\"4760\">\u00a0Certificates and diplomas<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4508\" data-end=\"4760\">\u00a0Overview of subjects and lessons<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4508\" data-end=\"4760\">Professional experience and work experience<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4508\" data-end=\"4760\">\u00a0Proof of identity (passport or ID card)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4508\" data-end=\"4760\">Language certificates if applicable (e.g. for nursing staff)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4762\" data-end=\"4884\">The processing time can be between <strong data-start=\"4797\" data-end=\"4836\">several weeks and several months<\/strong> vary depending on the profession and federal state.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4886\" data-end=\"5093\"><strong data-start=\"4889\" data-end=\"4908\">Practical example:<\/strong><br data-start=\"4908\" data-end=\"4911\" \/>A Polish architect wants to work in Germany. She applies to have her diploma recognized by the Chamber of Architects and has to pass an equivalence test.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"5100\" data-end=\"5170\"><strong data-start=\"5103\" data-end=\"5168\">4. special cases: Partial recognition and adaptation measures<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5172\" data-end=\"5258\">If the qualification is not fully recognized, there are two options:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"5260\" data-end=\"5492\"><strong data-start=\"5262\" data-end=\"5292\">Adaptation qualifications:<\/strong> The employee can catch up on missing knowledge in Germany through courses or examinations.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5260\" data-end=\"5492\"><strong data-start=\"5392\" data-end=\"5412\">Deficit notice:<\/strong> Indicates which contents are still missing and how these can be compensated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5494\" data-end=\"5672\"><strong data-start=\"5497\" data-end=\"5516\">Practical example:<\/strong><br data-start=\"5516\" data-end=\"5519\" \/>A Serbian dentist only receives one <strong data-start=\"5559\" data-end=\"5584\">Partial recognition<\/strong> and must have a <strong data-start=\"5599\" data-end=\"5618\">Knowledge test<\/strong> before he is allowed to practice in Germany.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"5679\" data-end=\"5730\"><strong data-start=\"5682\" data-end=\"5728\">5. costs and financing of recognition<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"5732\" data-end=\"5768\"><strong data-start=\"5736\" data-end=\"5766\">Costs for recognition<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5769\" data-end=\"5915\">- Average costs: <strong data-start=\"5798\" data-end=\"5813\">200 - 600 \u20ac<\/strong> depending on profession and federal state<br data-start=\"5842\" data-end=\"5845\" \/>- Additional costs for translations and, if necessary, adaptation measures<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5917\" data-end=\"5946\"><strong data-start=\"5920\" data-end=\"5944\">Funding opportunities:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5947\" data-end=\"6078\">\n<li data-start=\"5947\" data-end=\"6008\"><strong data-start=\"5949\" data-end=\"5973\">Recognition grant<\/strong> for low-paid skilled workers<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6009\" data-end=\"6078\"><strong data-start=\"6011\" data-end=\"6076\">Support from employers or the Federal Employment Agency<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"6085\" data-end=\"6158\"><strong data-start=\"6088\" data-end=\"6156\">6. employer tips for a smooth recognition process<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"6160\" data-end=\"6759\"><strong data-start=\"6162\" data-end=\"6184\">Plan early:<\/strong> Recognition can take several months. Start the process before the employee enters the country.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6160\" data-end=\"6759\"><strong data-start=\"6291\" data-end=\"6328\">Consider language skills:<\/strong> In many professions (e.g. nursing, education, medicine), knowledge of German is essential. <strong data-start=\"6409\" data-end=\"6422\">B2 level<\/strong> required.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6160\" data-end=\"6759\"><strong data-start=\"6441\" data-end=\"6488\">Use recognition as a visa requirement:<\/strong> For skilled workers from third countries, recognition can facilitate access to the <strong data-start=\"6557\" data-end=\"6576\">EU Blue Card<\/strong> facilitate.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6160\" data-end=\"6759\"><strong data-start=\"6594\" data-end=\"6629\">Examination by the IHK or HWK:<\/strong> For non-regulated professions, the <strong data-start=\"6673\" data-end=\"6685\">IHK-FOSA<\/strong> or the <strong data-start=\"6695\" data-end=\"6714\">Chamber of Crafts<\/strong> carry out an equivalence check.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wenn Unternehmen in Deutschland Fachkr\u00e4fte aus dem Ausland einstellen m\u00f6chten, m\u00fcssen sie pr\u00fcfen, ob eine Anerkennung der ausl\u00e4ndischen Qualifikation erforderlich ist. 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