part 4 our 12- part of the information series “Living and Working in Germany”

part 4 Conditions and process of professional equivalency determinations in Germany, from the vocational training or studies acquired in your home country.

In the following I have put together some important points about which you should definitely inform yourself or you can get advice from a qualified advisor you trust.

The German Skilled Workers Immigration Act
The legal basis for living and working in Germany for people from non-EU countries regulates this on 1. March 2020 Skilled Workers Immigration Act entered into force.

Extract from the German Skilled Workers Immigration Act:

General provisions:

(1) The admission of foreign employees is based on the requirements of Germany as a business and science location, taking into account the conditions on the labor market. The special opportunities for foreign skilled workers serve to secure the skilled worker base and strengthen the social security systems. They are geared towards the sustainable integration of skilled workers into the labor market and society with the best interests of public safety.

(2) The issuance of a residence permit (work permit) in order to pursue an employment according to this section presupposes, that

1. a specific job offer,
2. the Federal Labor Agency in accordance with § 39 has agreed; This does not apply, when by law, intergovernmental agreement or the Employment Ordinance, that employment is permitted without the consent of the Federal Employment Agency; in this case the residence permit can also be refused, if one of the situations of § 40 paragraph 2 or 3 is present,
3. a profession permission was granted or is promised, as far as this is necessary, and
4. The equivalence of the qualification has been established or a recognized foreign or a foreign university degree comparable to a German university degree is available, as far as this is a prerequisite for the issuance of the residence permit.

(3) Personnel in the context of this law is a foreigner, the specialist one
1. has a domestic qualified professional training or a foreign professional qualification equivalent to a domestic qualified professional training (Professional with professional training) or
2. a German, has a recognized foreign university degree or a foreign university degree that is comparable to a German university degree (Specialist with academic training).

(4) Residence permits for skilled workers according to Sections 18a and 18b are issued for a period of four years or, if the employment relationship or the approval of the Federal Employment Agency are limited to a shorter period, issued for this shorter period. The EU Blue Card is issued or extended for the duration of the employment contract plus three months, if the duration of the employment contract is less than four years.
1. has a domestic qualified professional training or a foreign professional qualification equivalent to a domestic qualified professional training (Professional with professional training)
How do I get professional recognition in Germany:

Professional equivalency assessment in Germany after having acquired professional training in your home country

The application for the determination of equivalence is made in accordance with the Professional Qualifications Determination Act (BQFG) for the reference occupation in the responsibility of German industry- and Chamber of Commerce.

Eligible applicants to determine professional equivalence!
All persons are entitled to apply, who have a state-recognized foreign professional qualification and would like to work in this profession in Germany. Individuals are not eligible to apply, its just about informal, z.B. acquired exclusively through professional experience, Have professional qualifications.

applicant, who are not resident in Germany or. Within the EU / EEA / Switzerland or who are not citizens of the countries mentioned, must also provide evidence, that they would like to work in the profession they have learned in Germany (Employment intent). Suitable documents for this could be: employment contract, contacting employers in Germany, a business concept, Entry visa or application for entry visa (if there is an employment contract).

Right to a job in Germany through an equivalency assessment:
You apply for the application for professional equivalence assessment and have it established, you have not yet acquired a legal right to a job in Germany or a work permit (visa). To be able to live and work in Germany, you have to meet several requirements.

Intensive information on the specified areas, can be obtained from my multilingual website at:

https://www.deutsche-fachkraefteagentur.com/... / live-and-ar ... /

Please do not make hasty decisions for yourself or your family, before you don't have all the information you need to start a new life in Germany.

The way to Germany is not easy and it also takes time.

In my part 5 The information series "Living and Working in Germany" provides you with extensive information about the application process and the process of professional recognition procedures in Germany.

Should you still have any questions, they will be my local partners and me, You like to answer.

Send us an email at:

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All the best and stay healthy.

Your Rudolf Sagner

German professionals Agency
Jobagentur Europe