ProRecognition
Do you need help on your journey into the German job market? ProRecognition is there to provide you with reliable advice on how to proceed.
ProRecognition is an information service by the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce that offers guidance on the recognition of professional qualifications, job search and living and working in Germany. Please note that we are not a consultancy and do not offer placements. Instead, we equip you with all the information needed to succeed – without an intermediary or consultancy fees.
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What is your highest completed qualification?
In which area is your qualification?
Is the institute you graduated from recognised by UGC ?
What are your plans when you reach Germany?
What is your professional background?
What is your current level of German?
What is your current level of German?
What is your current level of German?
What is your current level of German?
What is your current level of German?
What is your current level of German?
What is your current level of German?
Do you have a National Trade Certificate, National Apprenticeship Certificate, Diploma or similar?
In which area is your qualification?
What is your current level of German?
What is your current level of German?
What is your current level of German?
What is your current level of German?
Algeria
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Our team on site is looking forward to support you. Please contact the below AHK on site for more information on the recognition of your qualification in Germany:
ProRecognition Algeria
Algerian-German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (AHK Algeria)
04, Chemin Al Bakri (Ex Mackley), Dar Nour Sadek, Ben Aknoun
16028 Alger
Algeria
Bosnia-Herzegowina
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Our team on site is looking forward to support you. Please contact the below AHK on site for more information on the recognition of your qualification in Germany:
ProRecognition Bosnia and Herzegovina
Delegate of German Industry in Bosnia and Herzegovina (AHK Bosnia and Herzegovina) Predstavništvo njemačke privrede u Bosni i Hercegovini Fra Anđela Zvizdovića 1 (UNITIC B21) 71000 Sarajevo Bosnia and Herzegovina
Brazil
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Our team on site is looking forward to support you. Please contact the below AHK on site for more information on the recognition of your qualification in Germany:
ProRecognition Brazil
Brazilian-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AHK Brazil)
Rua Verbo Divino, 1488
04719-904 São Paulo – SP
Brazil
Colombia
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Our team on site is looking forward to support you. Please contact the below AHK on site for more information on the recognition of your qualification in Germany:
ProRecognition Colombia
Colombian-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AHK Colombia)
Cra. 13 No. 93–40, Piso 4
Bogotá D.C.
Colombia
Egypt
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Our team on site is looking forward to support you. Please contact the below AHK on site for more information on the recognition of your qualification in Germany:
ProRecognition Egypt
German-Arab Industry and Commerce Tower (AHK Egypt)
21 Soliman Abaza Street, off Jameat El Dowal El Arabia St.
Mohandessin – Giza
Cairo
Egypt
Iran
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Our team on site is looking forward to support you. Please contact the below AHK on site for more information on the recognition of your qualification in Germany:
ProRecognition Iran
German-Iranian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (AHK Iran)
Ave. Bukharest, 8. Street, Nr. 7, 6.-8. Floor
P.O. Box: 15875-6118
Teheran
Iran
Italy
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Our team on site is looking forward to support you. Please contact the below AHK on site for more information on the recognition of your qualification in Germany:
ProRecognition Italy
German-Italian Chamber of Commerce (AHK Italy)
Via Gustavo Fara, 26
20124 Milan
Italy
Poland
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Our team on site is looking forward to support you. Please contact the below AHK on site for more information on the recognition of your qualification in Germany:
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German-Polish Chamber of Industry and Commerce (AHK Poland)
ul. Miodowa 14
00-246 Warsaw
Poland
Vietnam
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Our team on site is looking forward to support you. Please contact the below AHK on site for more information on the recognition of your qualification in Germany:
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Delegate of German Industry and Commerce in Vietnam (AHK Vietnam)
Deutsches Haus Ho Chi Minh
4th Floor, 33 Le Duan Blvd, District 1
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Indonesia
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Our team on site is looking forward to support you. Please contact the below AHK on site for more information on the recognition of your qualification in Germany:
ProRecognition Indonesia
EKONID (AHK Indonesien) Jalan Haji Agus Salim No. 115 10310 Jakarta
Morocco
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Our team on site is looking forward to support you. Please contact the below AHK on site for more information on the recognition of your qualification in Germany:
ProRecognition Morocco
Deutsche Industrie- und Handelskammer in Marokko
Lot El Manar, Villa 18,
Rue Ahmed Ben Taher Al Menjra,
Quartier El Hank 20160 Casablanca
Turkey
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Our team on site is looking forward to support you. Please contact the below AHK on site for more information on the recognition of your qualification in Germany:
ProRecognition Turkey
Deutsch-Türkische Industrie-und Handelskammer (AHK Türkei) Istanbloom Office, Kore Şehitleri
Cad. No:16/1 34394
Esentepe-Şişli/İstanbul
Philippines
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Our team on site is looking forward to support you. Please contact the below AHK on site for more information on the recognition of your qualification in Germany:
ProRecognition Philippines
German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AHK Philippinen) 8F Doehle Haus Manila 30-38 Sen.
Gil Puyat Avenue, Brgy.
San Isidro 1234 Makati City
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Unfortunately, we currently don’t offer advisory for the country in which you obtained your qualification. But don’t worry – the advisory team of Make it in Germany can support you. For more information, please visit www.make-it-in-germany.com
Thank you for your interest in a consultation from ProRecognition!
Unfortunately, we won’t be able to assist you with your enquiry since our advisory is specialised only on recognition in Germany and employment-related queries. But don’t worry – the team of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) can support you. For more information, please visit www.daad.in
Hmm, that’s a tough one…
Having a recognisable professional degree is an important prerequisite in order to get access to the German job market. Without it, you are not eligible for an employment visa, even if you hold a job offer.
Currently, the only exception to this is if you:
- Are working as an IT professional,
- Have at least 3 years of relevant, proven work experience,
- Have a job offer with a minimum salary of at least 60% of the annual contribution assessment ceiling of the statutory pension fund, and
- Speak German at least at level B1.
How about exploring these options?
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Many medical professions are regulated in Germany.
In this case, you need to you need to prove your eligibility to work in this trade by getting full recognition for your qualification. Demonstrating advanced German language skills can be a part of this process.
With your German language skills, you are on a good way to fulfilling potential language requirements.
Please fill our contact form to help us get a better understanding of your professional background and guide you on how to proceed from here.
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Professionals with vocational qualifications are in high demand, and with your German language skills, you seem to have good starting conditions.
Our recommendation for you:
The most important thing for you to get access to the German job market is to recognise your professional qualification. For this, you will need to submit an application with your education details, information about your work experience etc. to the competent in Germany. Which authority is responsible for your recognition application depends on your trade and targeted work location.
After receiving the application, the authority will then compare your qualification with the curriculum of your reference profession and identify the level to which your skills correspond to it. This comparison will include factors such as hours of training, practical and theoretical components and skills trained.
At the end of this process, you will get one of the following equivalency ratings:
- Full recognition: Your qualification corresponds to the German reference profession to 100%.
- Partial recognition: There are significant differences between your qualification and your German reference profession, but conforming skills are recognised.
- No recognition: The differences between your qualification and the German reference profession are so big that it cannot be compared.
Only with full recognition, you can start working in Germany. In case of partial recognition, you will first have to complete the adjustment measures, as defined in the recognition process result in order to receive full recognition (e.g. a specified internship or a course).
Although a certain level of German may be required for some regulated trades, most commonly, language is not considered during most recognition procedures.
However, there is a language requirement for recognition visas. If you have received only partial recognition and want to travel to Germany for undergoing an adjustment measure, you will need to prove that you speak German at least at level A2.
Ideally, you should try learning as much German as possible. Knowing German helps a lot when it comes to finding a job– often, the better your language skills, the higher your chances of being successful in your job hunt.
We can help you find out your reference profession, competent authority, and requirements of the recognition procedure. Please fill our contact form to help us get a better understanding of your professional background and guide you on the next steps.
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Technical IT professionals, such as software developers and data analysts are in high demand. This gives you great starting conditions. However, even if your job may only require basic or no German, knowing German is an important influencing factor on your job search.
Our recommendation for you:
Indian academic degrees are typically well-recognised in Germany. Since lots of Indian IT experts apply in Germany, you should learn German to set yourself apart from other candidates and set yourself up for growth options.
Since your profession is not regulated in Germany, the recognition procedures usually do not define a mandatory minimum level of German language skills.
However, the level of German you know will be relevant for your job search . More and more companies are expecting German language skills, even if the job role doesn’t directly require it. Why? Because you will be working with German-speaking colleagues and live in a German-language environment. Thus, knowing German is a key success factor for your long-term integration in the company and city. You should have a level of at least A2.
In addition, German is needed if you want to grow into client-facing and managerial roles . Most companies expect IT managers to have very good German skills (B2 or higher).
Ideally, try to learn as much German as possible. Often, the better your language skills, the higher your chances of being successful in your job hunt. Plus, you’ll also find it easier adjusting in an all-German environment.
Whether or not your degree is recognised can be easily checked on the database Anabin by confirming the status of both your university (H+) and your degree (equivalent/comparable). If your university/degree is not listed or if you’ve attended a recognised distance learning course, you can also apply for Statement of Comparability , a formal assessment describing your qualification and the access it provides you to higher studies, research and employment opportunities in Germany. It is therefore also a great option if you would like to give an employer more information about your qualification.
We’d be happy to advise you on which recognition procedure is most suitable for you and how to go about the next steps. Please fill our contact form to help us get a better understanding of your professional background.
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While there is a high demand for technical professionals, your chances of finding a job as an engineer depend on your specialisation:
- High demand: Energy, electrical, electronics, and automation engineering; civil engineering
- Medium demand: Mechanical engineering
- Limited demand: Urban planning, chemical or bio engineering, aerospace or marine engineering etc
Our recommendation for you:
Indian engineering degrees are typically well-recognised in Germany. However, getting a formal recognition certificate will help set you apart from other candidates. In addition, you will need German language skills to find a job– so if you haven’t already, you better start learning the language!
Whether or not your degree is recognised can be easily checked on the database Anabin by confirming the status of both your university (H+) and your degree (equivalent/comparable). If your university/degree is not listed or if you’ve attended a recognised distance learning course, you can also apply for Statement of Comparability, a formal assessment describing your qualification and the access it provides you to higher studies, research and employment opportunities in Germany. It is therefore also a great option if you would like to give an employer more information about your qualification.
Caution! Neither the Anabin download nor the Statement of Comparability allow you to use the professional title “Ingenieur” or work as a consulting engineer. For this, you will have to undergo a different recognition procedure at the Chamber of Engineers in your targeted work location. Find out more about the procedure here
Your expenses for the recognition of your qualification depend on the recognition option you choose:
- Anabin: Free of charge
- Statement of Comparability: 200 EUR + expenses for certification of copies, courier etc.
- Recognition of the professional title “Ingenieur”: approx. 150-800 EUR + expenses for certification of copies and translation, courier, adjustment measures etc
Don’t only look at the cost when deciding about the right procedure for you. Each procedure has its own benefits.
Unless you apply for the professional title “Ingenieur”, the recognition procedure usually does not define a mandatory minimum level of German language skills.
However, German employers usually require a good level of German. That is especially true if there is less demand for your area of specialisation. Thus, you should have at least the following language level:
- Energy, electrical, electronics, automation or civil engineering: B1
- Mechanical engineering: B2
- All other engineering domains: At least B2
- Other areas: C1
Ideally, try to learn as much German as possible. Often, the better your language skills, the higher your chances of being successful in your job hunt. Plus, you’ll also find it easier adjusting in an all-German environment.
Are you close to the required language level for your domain? Great! We’d be happy to advise you on which recognition procedure is most suitable for you and how to go about the next steps. Please fill our contact form to help us get a better understanding of your professional background.
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It is advisable to lay some initial groundwork before applying for the visa directly. This can improve your chances of success.
See if this visa is a good option for you:
Unlike other countries, you do not need to have a job seekers visa in order to look for a job. So, it is recommended that you do your research about the visa first and see if it makes sense for you to apply for it at this point in your career. We recommend reading our blog article
What You Need to Know About the Chancenkarte
Initiate Job Hunting:
Start proactively reaching out to potential employers. We have curated a blog that details effective strategies for job hunting, serving as a valuable resource to guide you through this crucial phase. Your proactive approach in connecting with companies directly can significantly enhance your chances.
German Language Proficiency:
Enhance your German language skills. Understanding the language expectations for your specific job profile is pivotal. Explore both formal language classes and leverage free online resources to accelerate your language learning. This investment will undoubtedly enrich your overall experience and opportunities in Germany.
Explore Migration Steps:
Begin considering the next steps in the migration process. This could involve initiating the recognition process for your qualifications or exploring the possibility of a job seeker visa. Each of these steps requires a bit of research on your end if this is the right pathway for you. Once you do have a job offer in hand, we would be happy to guide you on your next steps.
Learn from Successful Candidates:
Seek inspiration from the experiences of candidates who have successfully navigated the journey to Germany. Our blogs feature compelling stories that can offer valuable insights and motivation.
We are thrilled you are already in discussion with an employer in Germany. ProRecognition can give you advice on the requirements of a recognition partnership if this fits in your specific case, advantages and disadvantages as well as time horizons. We can also get on a call with you and your potential employer in Germany and smoothen the process for all involved.
The German pharmaceutical industry, renowned for its commitment to innovation and high-quality standards, stands as a global leader, contributing significantly to advancements in healthcare through cutting-edge research, development, and production of pharmaceutical products.
Our recommendation for you:
Indian pharmacy degrees are typically well-recognised in Germany. However, getting a formal recognition certificate will help set you apart from other candidates. In addition, you will need German language skills to find a job– so if you haven’t already, you better start learning the language!
Whether or not your degree is recognised can be easily checked on the database Anabin by confirming the status of both your university (H+) and your degree (equivalent/comparable). If your university/degree is not listed or if you’ve attended a recognised distance learning course, you can also apply for Statement of Comparability, a formal assessment describing your qualification and the access it provides you to higher studies, research and employment opportunities in Germany. It is therefore also a great option if you would like to give an employer more information about your qualification./p>
Your expenses for the recognition of your qualification depend on the recognition option you choose:
- Anabin: Free of charge
- Statement of Comparability: 200 EUR + expenses for certification of copies, courier (if required) etc.
Don’t only look at the cost when deciding about the right procedure for you. Each procedure has its own benefits.
recognition procedure usually does not define a mandatory minimum level of German language skills.
However, German employers usually require a good level of German. That is especially true if there is less demand for your area of specialisation. In general a minimum of B1 or B2 if engaged in client interactions is recommended.
Ideally, try to learn as much German as possible. Often, the better your language skills, the higher your chances of being successful in your job hunt. Plus, you’ll also find it easier adjusting in an all-German environment.
Teaching professions are regulated in Germany. This means that you need to prove your eligibility to work in this trade by getting full recognition for your qualification. Typically, the permit to work in teaching professions are only issued when you can prove a C1 level of German.
However, in the future we might be planning to launch a project for Erziehers with fluent English skills, to receive updates about it register here: https://forms.office.com/r/uDrsMAKvnk
Our recommendation for you:
Since you don’t speak any German yet, the most important thing for you at this point is to start learning the language. Once you have completed your B2 level, it makes sense to prepare your application for recognition. At that point, ProRecognition will help you identify the right authority, provide an overview of needed documents and guide you on the next steps from there.
After receiving the application, the authority will then compare your qualification with the curriculum of your reference profession and identify the level to which your skills correspond to it. This comparison will include factors such as hours of training, practical and theoretical components and skills trained.
At the end of this process, you will get one of the following equivalency ratings: /p>
- Full recognition: Your qualification corresponds to the German reference profession to 100%
- Partial recognition: There are significant differences between your qualification and your German reference profession, but conforming skills are recognised.
- No recognition: The differences between your qualification and the German reference profession are so big that it cannot be compared
Only with full recognition, you can start working in Germany. In case of partial recognition, you will first have to complete the adjustment measures, as defined in the recognition process result in order to receive full recognition (e.g. a specified internship or a course).
The charges for the recognition procedure vary depending on authority and recognition result. Typical expenses include:
- Recognition charges: These are the fees that the competent authority charges for processing your application. Typically, these fees are a few hundred Euros.
- Translations: Many authorities ask for German translations of English documents, issued by a sworn translator in Germany. Charges can vary depending on the quantity of documents translated and should be enquired directly from a sworn translator.
- Certification of copies: If required, these can be done through a notary or German mission in India.
- Adjustment measures: The fees for this vary depending on the recommended type of adjustment measure and can be rather low (e.g. in case of an internship) or above 1000 EUR (in case of certain adjustment measures).
- Cost of living in Germany: When applying for a visa for the purpose of undergoing an adjustment measure in Germany, you will have to show sufficient means or income to finance your stay.
Generally, there is a good demand for teachers and child care providers in Germany. It is unlikely that this will change significantly in the coming years.
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Teaching professions are regulated in Germany. This means that you need to prove your eligibility to work in this trade by getting full recognition for your qualification. Typically, the recognition procedure requires you to have a B2 level of German.
Our recommendation for you:
You already speak some German, so that’s an excellent starting point! the most important thing for you at this point is continue learning the language. Once you have completed your B1 level, it makes sense to prepare your application for recognition. At that point, ProRecognition will help you identify the right authority, provide an overview of needed documents and guide you on the next steps from there.
As you are looking to work in a regulated profession, you will need to prove your eligibility to work in this trade by getting a medical license.
In order to obtain this license, you will have two demonstrate that:
- Your qualification corresponds fully to the German qualification
- You speak German at level B2
With your German language skills, you are on a good way! Please fill our contact form to help us get a better understanding of your professional background and guide you on how to proceed from here.
For more information on the visa requirements please visit the Make it in Germany Portal
https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/visa-residence/family-reunification/spouses-joining-citizens-non-eu and for information on studying in Germany please get in touch with DAAD India https://www.daad.in/en/
For more information on the visa requirements please visit the Make it in Germany Portal
https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/visa-residence/family-reunification/spouses-joining-citizens-non-eu