Recognition Qualification Measure

In this case, you can attend qualification measures in Germany to acquire the theoretical and/or practical skills you lack. Examples of such qualification measures include in-company training courses, specialist training courses, preparatory courses and job-related German courses.

Confirmation of registration to a qualification measure:  you have successfully registered for an appropriate qualification measure . If the qualification measure consists mainly of on-the-job training, the company concerned must set out in a professional development plan the specific measures that will be taken to meet the post-qualification needs identified in the recognition notice. The professional development plan should also state what salary the company will pay you during the practical training course. In this case, the Federal Employment Agency (BA) must approve your qualification measure.

Proof of partial recognition: you have applied for the recognition procedure and your qualification has been found to be partially equivalent. This means that the competent authority in Germany has issued a recognition notice stating that you lack certain theoretical and/or practical skills required for full recognition of your qualification.

you must be able to demonstrate a knowledge of German, usually at level A2 of the

Depending on the type of qualification measure, different requirements apply. For company-based measures (for example, an internship) , you must show a monthly renumeration of at least €1,200 gross or €941 net (amount valid for 2026). For school-based measures (for example, a language course) , you must prove that you have at least €1,091 net per month available through a blocked account or a declaration of commitment (as of 2026).

You can work up to 20 hours a week in a part-time job independent of the qualification measure. If the work is related to the occupational field for which you are seeking a recognised qualification, you can work as many hours as you like. In this case, the Federal Employment Agency (BA) must approve your employment.

After entering Germany, you will usually be granted a residence permit for up to 24 months for the purpose of having your foreign qualification recognised or for the purpose of carrying out post-qualification training. This residence permit can be renewed for a further 12 months if, for example, you have to retake an examination or there is a delay in issuing the certificate.

Then you can stay in Germany for up to 12 months to find a qualified job.

It is possible to change to the following residence titles: Residence permit for skilled workers EU Blue Card Residence permit for vocational training Residence permit for study purposes