Applying for recognition as a mine surveyor with a professional qualification from abroad

• § Section 3 (1-5) of the Lower Saxony Act on Recognition as a Markscheider (NMarkG)
• § Section 12 para. 1NBQFG
• Annex VII No. 1 (d) and (e) of Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of September 7, 2005 on the recognition of professional qualifications
• § Section 42a of the Administrative Procedure Act (VwVfG)

• a tabular list in German of the training courses completed and the gainful employment exercised
• proof of identity
• proof of training acquired abroad
• Proof of relevant professional experience and other certificates of competence required to determine the equivalence of professional qualifications
• if applicable, a certificate of authorization to practice the profession in the country of training
• a declaration in German as to whether and to which body an application has already been submitted and, if applicable, the decision
• a medical certificate as proof of health suitability, on request a certificate from a health authority
• a declaration that a certificate of good conduct in accordance with§ 30 of the Federal Central Register Acthas been applied for for submission to the state office
• a declaration of the respective address of the existing or planned work premises.

If your documents are not available in German, you must submit German translations of your documents. The translations must be made by translators who are publicly appointed or authorized.

• Equivalence of your professional qualification

In order to be recognized as a mine surveyor, you must meet further requirements in addition to the equivalence of your professional qualification:

• Personal aptitude: you are reliable to work as a mine surveyor.
• Health suitability: You are medically fit to work as a mine surveyor.

Fees may apply. Please contact the responsible office.

You can submit an application for recognition of your professional qualification as a mine surveyor to the competent state authority. You must submit all the necessary documents in the form of copies to the competent authority.

The competent authority will then check: Is your professional qualification equivalent to the professional qualification in your federal state? For example, the content of the training and the duration of the training are important for the comparison. The competent body will also take into account your professional experience, other certificates of competence and qualifications.

The competent body will then check the other requirements. If your professional qualification is equivalent and you meet all other requirements, your professional qualification will be recognized. You may then work as a mine surveyor in the federal state.

If the competent authority is unable to determine equivalence, you will receive a notification with an explanation of the significant differences. To compensate for significant differences, you can take an adaptation period or an aptitude test. If you successfully complete the compensation measure and meet the other requirements, you will receive recognition.

• Portal "Recognition in Germany"

3 months from receipt of all necessary documents.

Forms available: No,Written form required: Yes,Informal application possible: Yes,Personal appearance required: No, Online service available.

• Information on the recognition of foreign professional qualifications on the Recognition in Germany portal
• Publicly appointed translators in Germany

The Lower Saxony State Office for Mining, Energy and Geology is responsible for this.

• Contact point: There are many advisory services. You can find these on the Recognition in Germany portal. Ask an IQ advice center for personal advice on this procedure and your qualification. The advisors will also help you with your documents before you submit your application. The advice is free of charge. You can also call the hotline of the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees. The hotline will answer your questions on the subject of "Working and living in Germany"