Counselling in Germany
Chambers of Industry and Commerce (IHKs)
Applicants and companies can obtain advice on the recognition procedure from the recognition counselling service of the Chamber of Industry and Commerce at their place of residence or registered office. Click on the button below and enter your postcode to find the contact person at the IHK near your place of residence:
IQ Network
The network "Integration through Qualification (IQ)" is also providing support in regards to the recognition of professional qualifications from abroad. You can find the nearest advice centre to your place of residence in the overview of all advice centres. You can find information on other key topics on the IQ network website
Hotline Working and living in Germany
Die Hotline "Arbeiten und Leben in Deutschland" gibt Erstinformationen u.a. zur Anerkennung ausländischer Ausbildungsabschlüsse sowie anderen Themen. Das Kontaktformular, die Telefonnummer sowie weitere Informationen finden sich auf dem Portal Anerkennung in Deutschland.
Counselling abroad
Central Service Centre for Professional Recognition (ZSBA)
Fachkräfte insbesondere aus Drittstaaten, bekommen Unterstützung zum Anerkennungsverfahren von der Zentrale Servicestelle Berufsanerkennung (ZSBA). Auf dem Portal Anerkennung in Deutschland finden sich die Kontaktinformationen sowie detaillierte Informationen zum Serviceangebot der ZSBA.
Pro Recognition
Chambers of Commerce Abroad at ten locations provide advice on professional recognition. You can find the locations and contact information on the DIHK Service GmbH website.
Hotline Working and living in Germany
The hotline "Working and Living in Germany" provides initial information on topics such as the recognition of professional qualifications from abroad and other issues. The contact form, telephone number and further information can be found on the Recognition in Germany.