Information on the recognition procedure in Germany

Here you will find helpful and useful information portals and contact points for questions concerning the Skilled Workers Immigration Act:

If you have any questions regarding your professional qualification recognition please call the contact office of

Working and Living in Germany:

Hotline: +49 30 1815 - 1111 

Further information can be found on the pages of  Make it in Germany und Recognition in Germany. (AID)

Service points for recognition are currently not active everywhere.

Due to the corona epidemic, not all service points can be made available at present. On AiD you will find all information about restricted services. 

AiD lists all relevant information and active contacts in 11 languages.