Recognition process, immigration steps, and preparatory qualification measures.

We offer you step-by-step guidance in the recognition process for foreign professional qualifications, as well as qualified courses that are necessary for full professional integration in Germany.

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  Step 1

  Consulting

  The collection and analysis of documents to determine equivalency, assess immigration opportunities, and facilitate employment. For the analysis, we require: educational and professional diplomas, work records, and curriculum vitae (electronic copies of documents).

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  Step 2

  German language certificate and job offer

  To obtain a temporary professional permit, proof of German language skills at least at B1 level or higher is required. You can submit an existing certificate if you obtained it within the last 6 months or take a certification exam: Goethe Certificate, Telc, TestDaF, ÖSD, DSD, DSH.

  A job offer in Germany is an essential component of the recognition application. Your potential employer in Germany must provide a binding job offer, and the employment conditions and contract need to be reviewed for compliance with legal requirements by the employment agency in advance.

  While you focus on acquiring the necessary language skills, we will assist you in finding the suitable clinic or medical facility and support you throughout the application process.

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  Step 3

  Application for recognition of foreign professional qualifications

  Preparation of the necessary documents for the application at the recognition authority (electronic copies of documents are required). The preparation includes collecting apostilled diplomas and certificates, obtaining a job offer from the clinic, preparing the application and other necessary documents. After collecting all the documents, we will submit the application along with attachments to the recognition authority for further evaluation.

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  Step 4

  Issuance of the visa and entry into Germany

  The response from the recognition authority takes approximately 2-4 months. After receiving a positive decision from the recognition authority, you will be issued a visa for 6-18 months and can move to Germany. However, the decision from the recognition authority may vary.

  The profession can be fully recognized immediately (equivalency recognition) or a deficit decision may be issued.

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  Step 5

  Equivalency recognition (Gleichwertigkeitsbescheid) or deficit decision with the issuance of a temporary professional permit.

  • Equivalency Recognition - Confirmation of professional qualification
    A visa is granted based on § 18a AufenthG, and you can fully practice your profession by providing a language proficiency certificate at B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

  • Deficit Decision
    This is usually the case for qualifications from non-EU countries. The deficit can be compensated through a knowledge examination, with or without an adaptation course. A visa is issued according to §16d Abs.1 AufenthG.

    • Adaptation Course
      Consisting of a practical part - employment as a nursing assistant and a theoretical part including language proficiency at B2 level. The adaptation course serves as preparation for the knowledge examination.

    • Knowledge Examination
      It can also be taken without an adaptation course if the required language proficiency is met and the candidate is ready for the examination.

      Despite the deficit decision, after entry, you can start working with a temporary professional permit, for example, as a nursing assistant. You will receive a salary according to the collective bargaining agreement.

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  Step 6

  Adaptation measures

  While carrying out your professional activities, you will prepare for the selected adaptation measure.

  After successfully completing the adaptation course or passing the knowledge examination, you will receive recognition of the equivalency of your education, professional licensing, and permission to use the professional title.

  Depending on the clinic and region, obtaining a B2 language certificate may be necessary before receiving the final professional licensing, despite having acquired equivalency.

  Taking the knowledge examination requires extensive and lengthy preparation. We recommend preparing for the examination in advance, either independently or with the help of our online education platform.