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In this section the BQ-Portal provides an overview of applications for professional recognition. Full equivalence is the most common outcome of the equivalence reviews in 2020.
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The BQ-Portal, the portal “Recognition in Germany” and the database “anabin” are the three central information portals for recognition of foreign professional qualifications.
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Find out why the BQ-Portal was launched and how it contributes to securing a skilled workforce in Germany.
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10.10.2025
A new study confirms that Germany’s Jobturbo initiative is helping refugees—especially from Ukraine—enter the labor market more quickly. Targeted support and more frequent counseling sessions are making a difference. The BQ-Portal is also accelerating the integration process by providing detailed, accessible information on Ukrainian vocational qualifications and supporting the recognition of professional skills.
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In this section you will find answers to frequently asked questions about professional recognition. The section is focused on the perspective of companies accompanying the recognition process.
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On this page, companies can find information about the Skilled Workers Immigration Act (FEG), the recognition potentials of vocational diplomas from selected focus countries, practical examples of successful recruitment from abroad as well as contact points for companies.
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Full equivalence is the most common outcome of the equivalence reviews.
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You have received a job application with a professional qualification obtained abroad but you do not know whether it is appropriate or sufficient. Or: You already have employees with foreign professional qualifications and are wondering whether you could place them in a position better suited to their qualifications - and thus make optimal use of your available human resources.
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In this section the BQ-Portal provides an overview of applications for professional recognition. In 2024, the notice requiring a compensatory measure was the most common outcome in the recognition of foreign professional qualifications, closely followed by full equivalence.
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In this section the BQ-Portal provides an overview of applications for professional recognition. In 2024, the notice requiring a compensatory measure was the most common outcome in the recognition of foreign professional qualifications, closely followed by full equivalence.
