Visa for employment within the framework of a recognition partnership
Get started in Munich: work during the recognition process
Do you dream of a career in Munich, Germany, but still need your foreign qualification to be recognized? With recognition partnerships, you can start working in Germany – while completing the recognition process for your qualifications. Check your employment visa requirements!
Are you curious, how that works? Learn more about it here!
Employment visa requirements for Germany: recognition partnershipsÂ
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Qualification: Â
- Foreign higher education degree or a professional qualification requiring at least two years of full-time trainingÂ
- Your qualification must be recognized in the country where it was obtainedÂ
- Provide evidence of recognition: digital statement of comparability or positive information regarding your qualification – apply for either at the “Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB)“.
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Concrete job offer: Â
- You must have a qualified job offer from a German employerÂ
- The job typically requires a higher education degree or qualified vocational training (auxiliary tasks are not sufficient)Â
- Exception: For regulated professions (e.g., doctors, nurses), you can work as an assistant until you obtain the necessary license to practice
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 Recognition partnership agreement: Â
- A written agreement with your employer, confirming that you will complete the recognition procedure as part of your employmentÂ
- This may be included in your employment contract
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Language proficiency:Â Â
- German language skills at level A2 (or higher), according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
Note: Some professions or qualification programs may require a higher level of German
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5. Suitable employer:Â Â
- Your employer must be qualified for a recognition partnership, meaning they have experience providing vocational training or post-qualification development
- The competent authority will verify the employer’s suitability during the visa process – for this, no action is required from you
By fulfilling these requirements, you can enhance your chances of obtaining a visa under the recognition partnership program – and start your professional journey in Munich, Germany! Further information regarding the Visa for employment within the framework of a recognition partnership can be found on the Make it in Germany website.
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