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Qualification Recognition in Germany

Academics, doctors, nurses and engineers — your qualification recognised on the correct, profession-specific path.

Recognition tracks covered

8–36

Weeks, typical timeline

100%

Document accuracy guaranteed

Dedicated specialist per case

Choose Your Track

Recognition tracks for Germany

Each profession follows its own route. Pick the track that matches your qualification to see the details and start your application.

8–12 weeks

Academic & Professional Qualifications (ZAP)

For: Graduates and skilled professionals

Recognition of your university degree or vocational qualification (ZAP / statement of comparability) so it is accepted by employers and authorities in Germany. Handled in two steps: the ZAP application, then the recognition process that follows.

Step 1 — ZAP application€490.00

Step 2 — after ZAP€800.00

Excludes the ZAP fee (€208), certified translations, authority fees and any potential exam.

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3–9 months

Arzt & Facharzt — Medical Approbation

For: Doctors and specialist physicians (Ärzte & Fachärzte)

End-to-end support for physicians obtaining the German Approbation or Berufserlaubnis — from document preparation and certified translations to application with the responsible Landesbehörde and Ärztekammer liaison.

Processing fee€1,390.00

Excludes authority fees, certified translations, and any exam or Gutachter (assessment) fees where these apply.

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3–9 months

Zahnarzt — Dental Approbation

For: Dentists and dental specialists (Zahnärzte & Fachzahnärzte)

Support for dentists obtaining the German dental Approbation or Berufserlaubnis — document preparation, certified translations, and application with the responsible Zahnärztekammer and Landesbehörde.

Processing fee€1,390.00

Excludes authority fees, certified translations, and any exam or Gutachter (assessment) fees where these apply.

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3–6 months

Apotheker — Pharmacy Approbation

For: Pharmacists seeking the German pharmacy Approbation

Support for pharmacists obtaining the German pharmacy Approbation — document preparation, certified translations, and application with the responsible Landesbehörde and Apothekerkammer.

Processing fee€1,390.00

Excludes authority fees, certified translations, and any exam or Gutachter (assessment) fees where these apply.

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3–6 months

Nursing & Allied Health Professions

For: Nurses, physiotherapists, midwives & allied health

Recognition for regulated health professions — nursing, physiotherapy, midwifery and similar — so you can legally practise in Germany.

Processing fee€1,390.00

Excludes authority fees, certified translations, and any exam or Gutachter (assessment) fees where these apply.

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8–14 weeks

Engineers & Regulated Trades

For: Engineers and regulated/licensed professionals

Recognition and, where relevant, professional-title or chamber registration for engineers and other regulated trades.

Processing fee€800.00

Excludes authority and certified-translation fees.

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Processing times are approximate. The actual duration is set by the responsible German authority (Landesbehörde / chamber) and can vary with your profession, documents and current caseload.

How It Works

From documents to decision

Step 1

Profile review

We review your qualification and confirm the correct recognition track and the exact documents needed.

Step 2

Documents & translations

We gather, certify and translate every document to the responsible authority’s standard.

Step 3

Application & submission

We complete the application and lodge it with the responsible authority on your behalf.

Step 4

Follow-up & decision

We track progress, respond to authority queries, and guide you through the final decision.

The Service

Everything in your recognition package

Track & eligibility check

We confirm the right recognition route for your exact profession and qualification.

Full document preparation

Every certificate, transcript and form prepared to the authority’s exact standard.

Certified translations

Sworn translations of any document not already in German.

Application & submission

We complete and lodge your application with the responsible authority.

Dedicated case manager

One named specialist owns your case from review to decision.

Authority liaison

We answer the authority’s queries and keep your case moving.

FAQ

Questions we hear every day

Why does my qualification need to be recognised?

For regulated professions (medicine, nursing, many engineering and trade roles) you legally need formal recognition to practise in Germany. For other professions, recognition makes it far easier to find work at the right level and salary.

How long does recognition take?

It depends on the profession and your documents — typically 8–12 weeks for academic and engineering recognition, and 3–9 months for regulated medical professions. We submit a complete file so you avoid preventable delays.

Do I need to speak German?

For regulated professions (especially medical) a German language certificate is usually required — often B2, plus a professional-language exam for doctors. For purely academic recognition, language is often not required. We confirm what your case needs.

What does it cost?

Our service fee depends on the track and is shown when you start your application. Authority fees and certified-translation costs are separate and confirmed to you up front — never a surprise.

Can you handle doctors and nurses too?

Yes. Physicians (medical licence) and other health professions (nursing, pharmacy, physiotherapy) each follow their own regulated process — we handle both on their correct, separate paths.

Do you do everything or just advise?

We handle it end to end: track confirmation, document gathering, certified translations, application preparation, submission and authority follow-up. You upload your documents; we do the rest.

Ready to get recognised?

Pick your track above to start, or book a free call and we will confirm the right path for your profession — no commitment.

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