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Regulated Professions

In some professions a diploma alone does not let you work in Germany — you need admission to the profession (Approbation, Berufserlaubnis or a recognition decision). This whole route turns on the recognition file.

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§ 16d / § 18a AufenthG

What is usually required

  • An assessment of your qualification by the competent state authority: full recognition or a deficit notice (Defizitbescheid).
  • For health professions, usually B2 German plus the professional language exam (Fachsprachprüfung).
  • Where gaps remain, an adaptation course (Anpassungslehrgang) or a knowledge exam (Kenntnisprüfung).
  • A § 16d permit for the recognition period, then § 18a or the EU Blue Card for work.
  • Doctors, dentists, pharmacists, nurses and other health professionals
  • Teachers and regulated technical professions
  • Anyone whose qualification is only partly recognised and needs to close a gap

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The route, step by step

The route, step by step

  1. Establish whether your profession is regulated and which authority is competent.
  2. Translate and certify the documents, then file the recognition application.
  3. While the decision is pending, take German to B2 and prepare the language exam.
  4. Close any gaps through the adaptation course or exam, then obtain admission.
  5. Sign an employment contract and move to a work permit.

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