Applicants from Belgium, Netherlands, Portugal and Spain have the highest chances of positive ruling since their success rate is over 90%. The recognition rate of those from Belgium equals 100%, which means that all applicants from Belgium get full equivalence. The success rate of those from Czech Republic, Netherlands and Portugal is over 94%. Those from Spain, Austria and Hungary received a positive ruling in over 90% of the cases. Only three countries have a success rate of less than 50%: India, Philippines and China.

Applications granted full equivalence by country, 2014

Countries with at least 50 applications processed.                                             

Source: the Federal Statistic Office; own calculations.

The vast majority of applications was submitted by migrants from Poland and Romania. Furthermore, many applications from Spain were processed. Then come the Russian Federation, Hungary and Austria. Among the non-European countries, Syria ranks first.

Applications processed by country, 2014

Countries with at least 50 applications processed.                                             

Source: the Federal Statistic Office; own calculations.