Diploma recognition · Germany
Your qualification, recognised in Germany.
Degrees, vocational qualifications and regulated professions, each on its own route. See the fixed price for your type and book online.
Our fixed service fee from €490
- Fixed price per type
- Pay once, after booking
- One contact person
- Live case page
Who decides
Degrees and vocational qualifications are assessed by the ZAP. Regulated professions, such as doctors, dentists, pharmacists and nurses, are decided by the responsible state authority (Landesbehörde) or chamber.
We prepare and submit your file to the right one and follow it to the decision.
Prices
Recognition types for Germany
Each price is our full service fee for that type. Not sure which one fits? Book the free call and we tell you.
Academic & Professional Qualifications (ZAP)
Graduates and skilled professionals
Step 1 — ZAP application: €490 · Step 2 — after ZAP: €800
8–12 weeks
Excludes the ZAP fee (€208), certified translations, authority fees and any potential exam.
Arzt & Facharzt — Medical Approbation
Doctors and specialist physicians (Ärzte & Fachärzte)
3–9 months
Excludes authority fees, certified translations, and any exam or Gutachter (assessment) fees where these apply.
Zahnarzt — Dental Approbation
Dentists and dental specialists (Zahnärzte & Fachzahnärzte)
3–9 months
Excludes authority fees, certified translations, and any exam or Gutachter (assessment) fees where these apply.
Apotheker — Pharmacy Approbation
Pharmacists seeking the German pharmacy Approbation
3–6 months
Excludes authority fees, certified translations, and any exam or Gutachter (assessment) fees where these apply.
Nursing & Allied Health Professions
Nurses, physiotherapists, midwives & allied health
3–6 months
Excludes authority fees, certified translations, and any exam or Gutachter (assessment) fees where these apply.
Engineers & Regulated Trades
Engineers and regulated/licensed professionals
8–14 weeks
Excludes authority and certified-translation fees.
Processing times are approximate. The actual duration is set by the responsible German authority and can vary.
Are you a doctor? Approbation and Berufserlaubnis are booked through our Medical Recognition service.
Medical recognition in GermanyWhat you pay for
Clear about what's included
Included in the service fee
- Check of your qualification and the right recognition route
- Personal document checklist
- Application forms prepared and proof-read
- Submission to the responsible authority
- Follow-up and answers to the authority’s questions
- Private case page with every update
- One contact person from start to decision
Not included
- The ZAP fee and other authority fees
- Certified translations
- Exam, Gutachten (assessment) or language-test fees, where required
- Travel to any appointment
How payment works
You pay the full fixed fee once, after booking. Choose bank transfer (no extra fee) or card (plus a 3.9% card processing fee). We email you the bank details or a secure payment link.
The ZAP route runs in two steps, each with its own fixed fee, shown in the list above.
How it works
Four stages, visible on your own case page
The stages below are the same ones you see after booking, so you always know where your recognition stands.
- 1ReviewWe review your profile and confirm the exact documents needed.
- 2PreparationDocuments prepared, translated and assembled to the authority’s standard.
- 3SubmittedYour application has been lodged with the responsible authority.
- 4DecisionA decision has been reached on your recognition.
Why book with us
What you can count on
Fixed price
You see the full service fee before you book. No hourly surprises.
One contact person
The same person handles your case and answers your questions.
Always up to date
Every step appears on your private case page, and we email you when something changes.
Honest about your chances
The authority decides. If we see a gap in your file, we tell you before it is submitted.
Questions
Before you book
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 easier to find work at the right level.
How does the ZAP route work?
Academic and vocational qualifications go through two steps: the ZAP application (statement of comparability), then the recognition process that follows. Each step has its own fixed service fee, shown in the list above. The ZAP’s own fee is paid separately.
How long does recognition take?
Each type above shows its usual processing time. The actual duration is set by the responsible authority (ZAP, state authority or chamber) and depends on your profession, your documents and its caseload.
Do I need to speak German?
For regulated professions, especially medical ones, a German language certificate is usually required, often B2, plus a professional-language exam (FSP) for doctors. For purely academic recognition it is often not needed. We confirm what your case requires.
How and when do I pay?
You pay the fixed service fee after booking, by bank transfer or by card (plus a 3.9% card processing fee). We email you the bank details or a secure payment link. Authority fees, translations and any exam fees are paid separately.
Can you guarantee recognition?
No. The authority decides. We make sure your application is complete and correct before it is submitted, and we tell you openly if we see a risk.
Not sure which recognition you need in Germany?
Book a free 15-minute call. We tell you which recognition you need and what it costs.
Recognition from
€490