Visa for the recognition of foreign qualifications
Are your qualifications not fully recognized in Germany?
Have you started the recognition procedure, and has the competent authority determined partial recognition? No worries! You can acquire the necessary additional theoretical and/or practical skills by participating in various qualification measures in Germany. These may include in-house training programs, specialized courses, preparatory courses, and job-related German language training.
The recognition visa allows you to travel to Germany to take the necessary steps to obtain full recognition.
Requirements to apply for this visa
Following your application for recognition, your qualifications were determined to be partially equivalent.
Your registration for a suitable qualification measure has been confirmed.
minimum of A2 level or higher is required, depending on the measure
You can demonstrate financial self-sufficiency for your stay in Germany.
You can find more detailed, official information on the Website of Make it in Germany. Â
This infographic also provides more information on the process
More about the process of recognition of foreign degrees
In this section, we will guide you through the process. Find out why, in some instances, you will need recognition of your foreign qualifications and how the recognition process works.
