Jurisdiction IHK FOSA
IHK FOSA is the competent body carrying out the recognition procedure only in case professional qualifications from abroad are assigned to IHK profession. All professions in the competence of IHK FOSA can be found in the:
The portal for career information BERUFENET contains detailed descriptions of all German professional qualifications and their specialisations as well as further training qualifications. The descriptions, in particular of the typical ob tasks carried out, provide a detailed insight into the respective professional profile. This allows a pretty good assessment whether a profession acquired abroad actually falls within the scope of the Chamber of Industry and Commerce. In case the displayed profession title is included in the IHK list of professions, IHK FOSA is the competent body carrying out the recognition procedure.
People having obtained a professional qualification from Switzerland can find out in advance whether it will come to a recognition: Information as to bilateral agreement with Switzerland and professional comparisons. Procedural faciliations apply for some professions.
Looking for professions not included in the IHK list of professions, another organisation may be responsible. To find out, use the recognition finder on the portal "Recognition in Germany" or get in touch with a recognition counselling centre.
Recognition under bilateral agreements with Austria and France as well as the Federal Expellee Act: Here you will find further information.
IHK FOSA is not the competent body issuing visa, residence permits or labour market admissions. You can find basic information on this topics at www.make-it-in-germany.de.