Qualification and professional recognition
Professional qualifications are always important for working successfully in Saxony-Anhalt.
In many professions, you do not need recognition to work in Germany. However, third-country nationals need recognition of their foreign professional qualification or comparability of their university degree in order to obtain a visa.
Most professions in the fields of health, teaching at state schools, or engineering are regulated professions. In these cases, recognition of your professional qualification is necessary in order for you to work in these professions in Germany. However, even for skilled trades, it is important to establish the comparability of your existing qualification with a German job profile, and further training may be required.
Talk to our regional advisors to find out whether recognition is necessary for you and how to apply.
Further information on the recognition procedure and the relevant legal basis can be found in our information center.