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Many hands make light work! There are numerous options here offering advice and help to make sure that you find the right job for you. You will also find answers to questions about topics like self-employment, further education and much more.

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Accountant assistant, register your business

taking up professional activity as an accounting assistant or self-employed accountant; Registration with the competent authorities.
Activity in municipal cemetery Temporary admission as a stonemason or sculptor

The temporary commencement of activity as a stonemason or sculptor in a municipal cemetery requires the consent of the competent authority and is subject to the municipal...
Admission of a European Lawyer to the Bar Association

Anyone who, as a European lawyer, has been admitted to the branch responsible for the place of residence upon application is entitled to practise as a lawyer in Germany under...
Admission of a European Lawyer to the Bar Decision

Anyone who, as a European lawyer, has been admitted to the branch responsible for the place of residence upon application is entitled to practise as a lawyer in Germany under...
Adult education

As an independent part of the overall education system, adult education should be open to all people, regardless of their gender and age, education, social or professional...
Adult evening classes

Colleges (VHS) are public institutions of adult education at municipal level. The adult education centres act on a public mission and are not subject to ideological or...
Application for a determination of the equivalence of rescue training completed abroad for EU and third-country nationals

The professional title "emergency paramedic" is regulated in Germany and is therefore subject to legal regulations. This means that this profession may only be practiced with a...
Application for a permit to use a professional or further education title on the basis of domestic or foreign training or further education or notification of a corresponding service provision

The Lower Saxony State Office for Social Affairs, Youth and Family is responsible for issuing permission to use the professional or further education title in the so-called...
Application for an EU certificate under Directive 2005/36/EC (Professional Qualifications Directive)

With the EU certificate according to the BARL, the professional qualifications and activities as an architect, interior designer, landscape architect or urban planner can be...
Application for entry in the list of architects as an autodidact

The professional title of architect may only be used by those who are registered under this title in the list of architects of a Chamber of Architects. Registration can be made...
Application for entry in the list of architects on the basis of special distinction according to § 8 para. 2 NArchtG (genius regulation)

The professional title of architect may only be used by those who are registered in the list of architects of a Chamber of Architects in the field of study. Registration can be...
Application for the preparatory service for a teaching profession (primary school, secondary school, secondary school, grammar school. Special Education and Vocational Schools)

Here you will find information on how to apply for admission to the preparatory service for a teaching profession in Lower Saxony.
Apply for a licence to practise as a pharmacist

Anyone wishing to practise as a pharmacist in Germany requires a separate professional licence: a licence to practise medicine or a licence to practise a profession. The...
Apply for a licence to practise as a psychotherapist with a professional qualification from the EU/EEA/Switzerland

Would you like to work as a psychotherapist in Germany? Then you need your license to practice medicine. You can also obtain a licence to practise medicine with a foreign...
Apply for a licence to practise as a psychotherapist with a professional qualification from third countries

Would you like to work as a psychotherapist in Germany? Then you need your license to practice medicine. You can also obtain a licence to practise medicine with a foreign...
Apply for a licence to practise dentistry with a professional qualification from third countries

Would you like to work as a dentist in Germany? Then you need a state license, the approbation. You can also obtain a licence to practise medicine with a foreign professional...
Apply for a licence to practise dentistry with professional qualifications from the EU/EEA/Switzerland

Would you like to work as a dentist in Germany? Then you need a state license, the approbation. You can also obtain a licence to practise medicine with a foreign professional...
Apply for a new social security card

You can apply for a new Social Security card if you have lost it, it has been damaged, or it is no longer legible.
Apply for a placement budget at the Jobcenter

If you are looking for or taking up a new job or training, you can, for example, have your expenses for application documents or for travel to a job interview reimbursed by your...
Apply for a placement budget from the Federal Employment Agency

If you are looking for or taking up a new job or training, you can, for example, have your expenses for application documents or for travel to a job interview reimbursed by your...
Apply for a sectoral alternative practitioner licence in the field of physiotherapy

If you would like to work as a non-medical practitioner for physiotherapy, you can obtain a naturopath licence limited to the field of physiotherapy under certain conditions.
Apply for a start-up allowance

If you receive a citizen's allowance and want to become self-employed or take up a job subject to social security contributions, you can receive an entry-level allowance under...
Apply for accompanying assistance in working life for working and self-employed severely disabled people

Accompanying aids serve to support severely disabled people in working life.
Apply for admission to the auditing exam

If you want to take the auditing exam, you will need to apply for admission. You must meet certain requirements for admission.
Apply for admission to the Legal Preparatory Service with European qualifications

Have you completed a law degree in a member state of the EU and now want to complete your legal preparatory service in Germany? Then you must first have an equivalence check of...
Apply for compensation for loss of earnings in the event of additional costs

If your existence is at risk as a result of a loss of earnings in accordance with Section 56 (1) or (1a) IfSG, you can be reimbursed for additional expenses to a certain extent...
Apply for compensation in the event of loss of earnings

You can receive compensation if you have a loss of earnings as a result of officially ordered quarantine or prohibition of activity and closure of care facilities.
Apply for free funding SGB II

If, in addition to the other legally regulated support benefits for integration into work, you have further needs related to the labour market, you can apply for benefits from...
Apply for funding at the Jobcenter for people with disabilities who would like to complete further training

If you would like to undertake further training and you need special support or assistance due to your disabilities, you can do the training in a company or institution that is...
Apply for funding for continuing vocational training at the Federal Employment Agency

If you would like to continue your professional training, the Federal Employment Agency will cover the costs of further training for you under certain conditions. Funding for...
Apply for funding for continuing vocational training at the Jobcenter

If you would like to continue your professional training, the Jobcenter will cover the costs of further training for you under certain conditions.
Apply for one-off benefits

Moving, pregnancy, childbirth: If you don't have the money for certain situations in your life, you can apply for one-off benefits.
Apply for permission to use the professional title "State-certified food chemist" or "State-certified food chemist"

Do you want to work in Germany in official food control or as a cross-check expert or as a cross-check expert? Then you need permission to use the professional title...
Apply for permission to use the professional title of Medical Technologist for Veterinary Medicine or Medical Technologist for Veterinary Medicine (formerly Veterinary Technical Assistant) from third countries

Do you come from a so-called third country and want to work as a veterinary technical assistant in Germany? Then you need a permit to use this job title.
Apply for recognition as a geriatric nurse with professional qualification from EU/EEA/Switzerland

Would you like to work as a geriatric nurse in Germany? Then you need a government permit. To do this, you must submit an application and have your foreign professional...
Apply for recognition as a medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics or medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics with professional qualification from EU/EEA/Switzerland

Would you like to work in Germany as a medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics or a medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics? Then you need a...
Apply for recognition as a midwife with a professional qualification that is automatically recognised

Would you like to work as a midwife in Germany? Then you need a government permit. To do this, you must have your foreign professional qualification recognised. Foreign...
Apply for recognition as a nurse with a professional qualification from the EU/EEA/Switzerland

Would you like to work as a nurse in Germany? Then you need a government permit. In order to obtain the state permit, you must submit an application and have your foreign...
Apply for recognition as a nurse with a professional qualification from the EU/EEA/Switzerland in accordance with the Nursing Act by the end of 2024

Would you like to work as a nurse in Germany? Then you need a government permit. To do this, you must submit an application and have your foreign professional qualification...
Apply for recognition as a specialist pharmacist with a professional qualification from the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland

Have you completed further training to become a specialist pharmacist abroad? Then you can apply for recognition as a specialist pharmacist in Germany under certain conditions.
Apply for recognition as a specialist pharmacist with a professional qualification from third countries

Have you completed further training to become a specialist pharmacist abroad? Then you can apply for recognition as a specialist pharmacist in Germany under certain conditions.
Apply for recognition as a surgical assistant with professional qualification from EU/EEA/Switzerland

Would you like to work as a surgical assistant in Germany? Then you need a government permit. In order to obtain the state permit, you can have your foreign professional...
Apply for recognition of a continuing education title for the profession of veterinarian

Would you like to work in a special field in Lower Saxony after completing a degree in veterinary medicine abroad and have acquired a further training title? You can apply for...
Apply for recognition of a foreign professional qualification from the EU/EEA/Switzerland as a career qualification for work as a civil servant in the federal service in Germany

Would you like to work as a civil servant in the federal civil service in Germany? Then you need the qualification for a career in the federal service. You can have your foreign...
Apply for registration in the Legal Services Register with professional qualifications from EU and EEA countries and Switzerland

If you wish to provide legal services in the areas of debt collection, pension advice or legal advice under foreign law with a foreign professional qualification, you must be...
Apply for support for the employment of people who have not worked for many years and receive citizen's allowance

If you as an employer would like to hire people who have not worked for at least 6 years or have only worked for a short time and have received unemployment benefit II ("Hartz...
Apply to the Employment Agency for funding for people with disabilities who would like to complete further training

If you would like to undertake further training and you need special support or assistance due to your disabilities, you can do the training in a company or institution that is...
Applying for a loan in certain acute emergency situations

If you receive citizens' allowance, you can apply for a loan from the Jobcenter in acute emergency situations if you cannot raise an amount that is actually to be covered by the...
Applying for a permanent residence permit for EU Blue Card holders

As an EU Blue Card holder, you can apply for a permanent residence permit (permanent residence permit) under simplified conditions.
Applying for a residence permit to carry out a qualification measure

You can obtain a residence permit to carry out a qualification measure if you want to work in Germany, but your professional qualification has not yet been fully recognised by...
Applying for an employment permit for persons with a residence permit

If you want to work in an ongoing asylum procedure and have already found an employer who wants to hire you, you can apply for a work permit.
Applying for benefits for the integration of the self-employed

If you receive unemployment benefit II and would like to become self-employed or are already self-employed, your job centre can support you with the necessary purchases of...
Applying for compensation under the Infection Protection Act in the event of loss of earnings

Are you no longer allowed to work due to infection control and have a loss of earnings as a result? Find out here how you will be reimbursed for the loss of earnings.
Applying for recognition and proof of nursing service for medical studies

Students of human medicine must complete a three-month nursing service at a hospital or rehabilitation facility with a comparable nursing workload before starting their studies...
Applying for recognition as a certified specialist for employment and career promotion

If you would like to work as a certified specialist for employment and career promotion, you must submit an application to the competent authority.
Applying for recognition as a consulting engineer with a professional qualification from abroad

Have you obtained an engineering degree abroad and gained work experience? If you would like to practise your profession in Germany, you can apply for entry in the list of...
Applying for recognition as a farrier apprentice blacksmith with a foreign professional qualification

Would you like to work as a farrier apprentice in Germany? Then you need state recognition. To do this, you must have your foreign professional qualification recognised as...
Applying for recognition as a farrier with a foreign professional qualification

Would you like to work as a farrier in Germany? Then you need state recognition. To do this, you must have your foreign professional qualification recognised as equivalent to...
Applying for recognition as a geriatric nurse with a professional qualification from third countries

Would you like to work as a geriatric nurse in Germany? Then you need a government permit. To do this, you must submit an application and have your foreign professional...
Applying for recognition as a medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics or medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics with a professional qualification from third countries

Would you like to work in Germany as a medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics or a medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics? Then you need a...
Applying for recognition as a medical-technical laboratory assistant with a professional qualification from third countries

Would you like to work as a medical-technical laboratory assistant in Germany? Then you need a government permit. For this purpose, you can have your foreign professional...
Applying for recognition as a medical-technical laboratory assistant with professional qualification from EU/EEA/Switzerland

Would you like to work as a medical-technical laboratory assistant in Germany? Then you need a government permit. For this purpose, you can have your foreign professional...
Applying for recognition as a medical-technical radiology assistant with a professional qualification from third countries

Would you like to work as a medical-technical radiology assistant in Germany? Then you need a government permit. For this purpose, you can have your foreign professional...
Applying for recognition as a medical-technical radiology assistant with professional qualification from EU/EEA/Switzerland

Would you like to work as a medical-technical radiology assistant in Germany? Then you need a government permit. For this purpose, you can have your foreign professional...
Applying for recognition as a midwife with a professional qualification that is not automatically recognised

Would you like to work as a midwife in Germany? Then you need a government permit. In order to obtain the state permit, you can have your foreign professional qualification...
Applying for recognition as a speech therapist with professional qualifications from the EU/EEA/Switzerland

Would you like to work as a speech therapist in Germany? Then you need a government permit. In order to obtain the state permit, you can have your foreign professional...
Applying for recognition as a surgical assistant with a professional qualification from third countries

Would you like to work as a surgical assistant in Germany? Then you need a government permit. In order to obtain the state permit, you can have your foreign professional...
Applying for recognition as a surveyor with a professional qualification from abroad

Would you like to work as a surveyor in Lower Saxony? Then you must have your foreign professional qualification recognised.
Applying for recognition as an anaesthesia technical assistant with a professional qualification from third countries

Would you like to work as an anaesthesia technician assistant in Germany? Then you need a government permit. In order to obtain the state permit, you can have your foreign...
Applying for recognition as an anaesthesia technician assistant with professional qualification from EU/EEA/Switzerland

Would you like to work as an anaesthesia technician assistant in Germany? Then you need a government permit. In order to obtain the state permit, you can have your foreign...
Applying for recognition of a foreign professional qualification for training or further education in the field of agriculture

You have a foreign professional qualification in the field of agriculture. Would you like to work in this profession in Germany on a permanent basis? Then you can have your...
Applying for recognition of a foreign professional qualification for training or further training in the field of judicial professions

You have a foreign professional qualification in the field of judicial training occupations. Would you like to work in this profession in Germany on a permanent basis? Then you...
Applying for recognition of academic degrees, titles and designations of ethnic German repatriates

If you are recognised as a late repatriate, you can apply for a conversion to the German degree that corresponds to your foreign one. This also applies to your spouse and children.
Applying for support for the employment of the long-term unemployed

If you as an employer want to hire long-term unemployed people who have been unemployed for at least 2 years and receive unemployment benefit II ("Hartz IV") at the time of your...
Applying for support from a specialist integration service for a person with disabilities

If, due to your disability, you need special support for professional integration or to secure your job, the Employment Agency can commission an integration service for this...
Applying for unemployment benefits

If you lose your job or apprenticeship, you can apply for unemployment benefits so that you are financially secure.
Applying for voluntary continued unemployment insurance

If you are no longer compulsorily insured under unemployment insurance, you can continue to be insured on a voluntary basis under certain conditions.
Appointment of auditors

Auditors must be appointed by the competent authority in order to be able to exercise their profession.
Apprenticeships under the jurisdiction of the Chambers of Industry and Commerce (IHK), foreign professional qualifications recognised

Do you have a training qualification from abroad? You can apply to the Chambers of Industry and Commerce (IHK) in Germany for official recognition of your training qualification!
Aptitude test for the recognition of the professional qualification as a tax consultant Admission

Nationals of a member state of the European Union or of a state party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area or Switzerland, who are entitled to independent assistance...
Assistance for subsistence: granting

The services are intended to meet the basic needs of human existence, such as food, clothing, personal hygiene, household goods, household energy, personal needs of daily life,...
Attorney-at-law; Recognition of foreign professional qualifications

Have you completed your training as a lawyer abroad and would now like to work in Germany? Find out more about the requirements here.
Auditor Reappointment

The appointment as an auditor expires due to Death renunciation or legally binding exclusion from the profession. Reappointment shall be refused if the conditions for...
Authorisation to use the professional title "engineer"

The professional title "engineer" is protected by the Lower Saxony Engineering Act (NIngG). The same applies to word combinations and similar designations (see also § 1 NIngG)....
Authorisation to use the professional title "nursing specialist" in the case of professional qualification from third countries

Would you like to work as a nurse in Germany? Then you need a government permit. In order to obtain the state permit, you must submit an application and have your foreign...
Authorisation to use the professional title of dietician in the case of professional qualification from third countries

Would you like to work as a dietician in Germany? Then you need a government permit. In order to obtain the state permit, you can have your foreign professional qualification...
Authorisation to use the professional title of masseuse and medical lifeguard or masseur and medical lifeguard in the case of professional qualification from third countries

Would you like to work in Germany as a masseuse and medical pool attendant? Then you need a government permit. In order to obtain the state permit, you can have your foreign...
Authorisation to use the professional title of Medical Technologist for Functional Diagnostics or Medical Technologist for Functional Diagnostics in the case of professional qualification from third countries

Would you like to work in Germany as a Medical Technologist for Functional Diagnostics? Then you need a government permit. For this purpose, you can have your foreign...
Authorisation to use the professional title of Medical Technologist for Laboratory Analysis or Medical Technologist for Laboratory Analysis in the case of professional qualification from third countries

Would you like to work in Germany as a Medical Technologist for Laboratory Analysis? Then you need a government permit. For this purpose, you can have your foreign professional...
Authorisation to use the professional title of Medical Technologist for Radiology or Medical Technologist for Radiology in the case of professional qualification from third countries

Would you like to work in Germany as a Medical Technologist for Radiology? Then you need a government permit. For this purpose, you can have your foreign professional...
Authorisation to use the professional title of occupational therapist in the case of professional qualification from third countries

Would you like to work as an occupational therapist in Germany? Then you need a government permit. In order to obtain the state permit, you can have your foreign professional...
Binding information on the fulfilment of individual requirements for admission to the tax consultant examination or for exemption from the tax consultant examination

Legally binding written information on the fulfilment of individual requirements for admission to the examination or for exemption from the examination as a tax advisor can be...
Business start-ups from special circumstances: expert opinion

Who during a business start-up Benefits for integration according to § 16 SGB 2 or Benefits to secure subsistence according to § 20 SGB 2 from the Federal Employment...
Certificate of competence according to the Explosives Act

Supervisors, in particular: heads of an operations department, persons entitled to demolition, foremen, technical supervisory personnel in explosive ordnance disposal and ...
Certificate of competency in accordance with the Explosives Act

The certificate of competence for the handling and/or traffic of explosive substances in accordance with § 20 of the Explosives Act (SprengG) is only issued upon application. It...
Certificate of good conduct Issue in the online procedure

You can apply online for the simple or extended certificate of good conduct as well as certificates of good conduct for submission to an authority. The certificate of good...
Certify pre-qualification for Aufstiegs-BAföG

In order for your professional advancement training to be funded by the Aufstiegs-BAföG, you must provide proof of your previous qualification.
Continuing Education Centre for Health Professions in Nursing Admission

The operation of a further training centre for health care professions must be applied for at the competent authority.
Continuing vocational training Promotion

Participants in vocational advancement training measures – such as master craftsman, technician, business administrator or educator – can receive financial support regardless of...
Continuing vocational training: review

Examinations are carried out to demonstrate knowledge, skills and abilities acquired through continuing vocational training. The competent bodies carry out continuing vocational...
Contract dentist Admission

With an admission as a panel dentist, you can bill the treatment of patients with statutory health insurance via the Association of Statutory Health Insurance Dentists.
Contract Physician Admission

With a license as a panel doctor or psychotherapist, you may bill services for legally insured patients via the Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians with the...
Conversion of the foreign university degree of ethnic German repatriates into the corresponding domestic degree

Are you a late repatriate and would like to have your university degree converted into the corresponding domestic degree? Find out more here.
Dental examination, apply for admission

Would you like to take your dental exam? Then you must register in writing.
Dietician with training from EU/EEA/Switzerland, professional qualification recognised

Would you like to work as a dietician in Germany? Then you need a government permit. In order to obtain the state permit, you can have your foreign professional qualification...
Doctor with training from EU/EEA/Switzerland, professional qualification recognised

Would you like to work as a doctor in Germany? Then you need a state license, the approbation.You can also obtain a licence to practise medicine with a foreign professional...
Doctor with training from third countries, professional qualification recognised

Would you like to work as a doctor in Germany? Then you need a state license, the approbation. You can also obtain a licence to practise medicine with a foreign professional...
Driving instruction licence

Anyone who trains persons who wish to obtain a licence to drive motor vehicles (learner drivers) requires a driving instructor's licence. The driving licence is issued on...
driving instructor; Recognition of foreign professional qualifications

Would you like to work as a driving instructor in Germany? Then you need a driving instructor's license. Even with a professional qualification from abroad, you can obtain a...
Educational leave: granting

An important part of continuing education is educational leave. Employees in Lower Saxony are generally entitled to five days of paid leave per year to participate in...
Emergency paramedic with training from EU/EEA/Switzerland, professional qualification recognised

Would you like to work as an emergency paramedic in Germany? Then you need a government permit. In order to obtain the state permit, you can have your foreign professional...
Emergency paramedic with training from third countries, professional qualification recognised

Would you like to work as an emergency paramedic in Germany? Then you need a government permit. In order to obtain the state permit, you can have your foreign professional...
Equivalence Determination of professions in the craft sector with professional qualifications from abroad

There are about 200 different professions in the craft sector in Germany. For 41 professions in the skilled trades, you need a specific professional qualification. These are...
European Attorney General Admission

As a European lawyer, you can be admitted to the bar in accordance with the provisions of §§ 6 to 42 of the Federal Lawyers' Act (BRAO).
European Professional Card Recognition

Would you like to pursue your profession temporarily or permanently in another European country? The European Professional Card (EPC) is electronic proof that your professional...
Examination as a tax advisor exemption

According to § 38 of the Tax Consultancy Act (StBerG), certain persons can be exempted from the tax consultant examination.
Examination as a tax advisor Shortening

Those who meet the requirements can take the tax consultant examination in abbreviated form upon application. The application for abridged examination should be submitted...
Examination as a tax consultant Admission

The tax consultant examination is a nationwide uniform state examination. By passing the examination, the applicant documents the high level of professional qualification...
Examination before the Chamber of Auditors Admission

Admission to the auditing exam is subject to certain requirements. Each candidate must prove that he has attended at least two years of his entire activity mainly in final...
Examination of the required legal knowledge as a patent attorney Admission

Admission to the examination of the required legal knowledge as a patent attorney must be applied for at the competent authority.
Exceptions to the training regulations or the journeyman's examination Admission
Exercise of the profession as a lawyer in the public service Authorisation

The competent authority may, upon request, appoint a representative to the lawyer in the public service or allow him/her to practise the profession himself/herself, provided...
Exercise of the profession as a patent attorney in the public service Permission

The competent authority may, upon request, appoint a representative to the patent attorney or allow him/her to practise the profession himself/herself, provided that the...
Farrier / Farrier Recognition

If you want to work as a farrier, you need state recognition. Examination certificates in the field of hoof and hoof shoeing acquired outside Germany can be treated in the same...
Farrier Apprentice Shoeing Apprentice Recognition

Anyone who wants to work as a farrier apprentice needs state recognition. Examination certificates in the field of hoof and hoof shoeing acquired outside Germany can be treated...
Fiduciaries: Order

Anyone wishing to act as trustee in consumer insolvency proceedings, to whom the debtor's attachable remuneration is transferred, must be appointed by the competent authority....
Foreign professional qualification

Many companies, craft businesses, hospitals and care facilities are dependent on foreign skilled workers. Depending on the profession, different requirements must be met so that...
Foreign professional qualification Recognition

If you acquired your professional qualification abroad and want to work in your profession in Germany, you can or must have your foreign qualification recognised depending on...
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as a childhood educator

With a university degree obtained abroad in the field of early education, kindergarten, pre-school education, elementary education or childhood education, you can apply for...
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as a fee-based financial investment advisor

The profession of fee-based financial investment advisor is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is necessary so that you can work in the...
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as a fee-based real estate loan advisor

The profession of honorary real estate loan consultant is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is necessary so that you can work in the...
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as a legal service provider in foreign law

The profession of legal service provider in foreign law is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is necessary so that you can work in the...
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as a master audiologist

The profession of master audiologist is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is necessary so that you can work in the profession in Germany.
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as a master dental technician

The profession of master dental technician is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is necessary so that you can work in the profession in...
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as a master heat, cold and sound insulation technician

The profession of heat, cold and sound insulation master is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is necessary so that you can work in the...
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as a master information technician

The profession of master information technician is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is necessary so that you can work in the profession...
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as a master optician

The profession of master optician is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is necessary so that you can work in the profession in Germany.
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as a master plumber

The profession of master plumber is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is necessary so that you can work in the profession in Germany.
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as a master road builder

The profession of road builder is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is necessary so that you can work in the profession in Germany.
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as a pension consultant

The profession of pension consultant is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is necessary so that you can work in the profession in Germany.
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as a pilot

The profession of pilot is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is necessary so that you can work in the profession in Germany.
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as a real estate loan broker

The profession of real estate loan broker is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is necessary so that you can work in the profession in...
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as a remedial education nurse

Have you acquired a professional qualification as a special education nurse abroad? Then you can apply for recognition of this qualification in Germany under certain conditions.
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as a road attendant

"Straßenwärterin" or "Straßenwärter" is a training occupation that is not regulated in Germany. The profession can also be practiced without state approval. You can have the...
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as a social pedagogue (B.A.) /Social Pedagogue (B.A.)

You can also apply for state recognition in the field of social pedagogy with a bachelor's degree or comparable as a social pedagogue or social worker obtained abroad or as a...
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as a social worker

You can also apply for state recognition in Germany if you have a bachelor's degree that qualifies you abroad or a comparable one as a social pedagogue or social worker.
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as a special education teacher (state-recognised/further training at a technical school)

Would you like to work permanently as a special education teacher in Germany? Then you must have your foreign professional qualification recognised.
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as a special needs teacher (B.A.) /Special Education Teacher (B.A.)

You can also apply for state recognition in Germany if you have obtained a degree as a curative educator abroad.
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as a specialist

If you want to work as a specialist in Germany, you need the recognition of the specialist title by the competent authority. Even with a specialist degree obtained abroad, you...
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as a specialist dentist

If you want to work as a specialist dentist in Germany, you need the recognition of your continuing education qualifications by the responsible authority.
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as a state-certified food chemist

Would you like to use the professional title "state-certified food chemist" in Germany? Then you need recognition of your foreign qualifications.
Foreign Professional Qualification Recognition as a Teacher

Do you have a professional qualification as a teacher from abroad and want to work in Germany? Then you need to have your professional qualification recognised.
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as air traffic controller

The profession of air traffic controller is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is necessary so that you can work in the profession in Germany.
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as an air navigation service provider

The profession of air navigation service provider is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is necessary so that you can work in the profession...
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as an architect

If you want to work as an architect in Germany, you need to be entered in the list of architects at the competent authority. You can also apply for registration in Germany if...
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as an educator

Do you have a foreign professional qualification as an educator? In order for you to be able to work in the profession in Germany, you need recognition of your professional...
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as an engineer

If you want to use the professional title "engineer" in Germany, the equivalence of your foreign professional qualification with the German degree must be determined by the...
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as an insemination technician

The profession of insemination technician is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is necessary so that you can work in the profession in...
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as an insurance consultant

The profession of insurance consultant is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is necessary so that you can work in the profession in Germany.
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as an insurance intermediary

The profession of insurance intermediary is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is necessary so that you can work in the profession in Germany.
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as an officially recognised examiner for motor vehicle traffic

The profession of officially recognised examiner for motor vehicle traffic is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is necessary so that...
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as an officially recognised motor vehicle expert / motor vehicle expert

The profession of officially recognised motor vehicle traffic expert / motor vehicle expert is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is...
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as flight data processor

The profession of flight data processor is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is necessary so that you can work in the profession in Germany.
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as master agricultural machinery mechanic

The profession of master agricultural machinery mechanic is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is necessary so that you can work in the...
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as master automotive technician

The profession of master automotive technician is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is necessary so that you can work in the profession in...
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as master baker

The profession of master baker is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is necessary so that you can work in the profession in Germany.
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as master bicycle mechanic

The profession of master bicycle mechanic is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is necessary so that you can work in the profession in...
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as master boat and shipbuilder

The profession of master boat and shipbuilder is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is necessary so that you can work in the profession in...
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as master body and vehicle builder

The profession of master body and vehicle builder is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is necessary so that you can work in the profession...
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as master butcher

The profession of master butcher is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is necessary so that you can work in the profession in Germany.
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as master carpenter

The profession of master carpenter is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is necessary so that you can work in the profession in Germany.
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as master carpenter

The profession of master carpenter is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is necessary so that you can work in the profession in Germany.
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as master chimney sweep

The profession of master chimney sweep is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is necessary so that you can work in the profession in Germany.
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as master concrete block and terrazzo manufacturer

The profession of master concrete block and terazzo manufacturer is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is necessary so that you can work in...
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as master confectioner

The profession of master confectioner is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is necessary so that you can work in the profession in Germany.
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as master container and apparatus builder

The profession of master container and apparatus builder is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is necessary so that you can work in the...
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as master cooper

The profession of master cooper is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is necessary so that you can work in the profession in Germany.
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as master electrical engineer

The profession of master electrical engineer is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is necessary so that you can work in the profession in...
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as master electrical engineer

The profession of master electrical engineer is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is necessary so that you can work in the profession in...
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as master glass finisher

The profession of master glass finisher is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is necessary so that you can work in the profession in Germany.
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as master glassblower and glass apparatus builder

The profession of master glass maker is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is necessary so that you can work in the profession in Germany....
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as master glazier

The profession of master glazier is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is necessary so that you can work in the profession in Germany.
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as master gunsmith

The master gunsmith is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is necessary so that you can work in the profession in Germany.
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as master hairdresser

The profession of master hairdresser is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is necessary so that you can work in the profession in Germany.
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as master interior decorator

The profession of master interior decorator is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is necessary so that you can work in the profession in...
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as master mason and concrete builder

The profession of master mason and concrete builder is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is necessary so that you can work in the...
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as master mechanic for tire and vulcanization technology

The profession of master mechanic for tire and vulcanization technology is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is necessary so that you can...
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as master metalworker

The profession of master metalworker is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is necessary so that you can work in the profession in Germany.
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as master organ and harmonium builder

The profession of master organ and harmonium builder is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is necessary so that you can work in the...
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as master orthopaedic shoemaker

The profession of master orthopaedic shoemaker is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is necessary so that you can work in the profession in...
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as master orthopaedic technician

The profession of master orthopaedic technician is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is necessary so that you can work in the profession...
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as master painter and varnisher

The profession of master painter and varnisher is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is necessary so that you can work in the profession in...
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as master parquet installer

The profession of master parquet fitter is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is necessary so that you can work in the profession in Germany.
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as master plasterer

The profession of master plasterer is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is necessary so that you can work in the profession in Germany.
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as master plumber and heating engineer

The profession of master plumber and heating engineer is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is necessary so that you can work in the...
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as master precision mechanic

The profession of master precision mechanic is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is necessary so that you can work in the profession in...
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as master refrigeration engineer

The profession of master refrigeration engineer is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is necessary so that you can work in the profession...
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as master roller shutter and sun protection technician

The profession of master roller shutter and sun protection technician is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is necessary so that you can...
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as master roofer

The profession of master roofer is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is necessary so that you can work in the profession in Germany.
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as master ropemaker

The profession of master ropemaker is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is necessary so that you can work in the profession in Germany.
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as master scaffolding builder

The profession of master scaffolding builder is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is necessary so that you can work in the profession in...
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as master screed layer

The profession of master screed layer is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is necessary so that you can work in the profession in Germany.
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as master sign and illuminated advertising manufacturer

The profession of master sign and illuminated advertising manufacturer is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is necessary so that you can...
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as master stonemason and stone sculptor

The profession of master stonemason and stone sculptor is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is necessary so that you can work in the...
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as master stove and air heating engineer

The profession of master stove and air heating engineer is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is necessary so that you can work in the...
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as master surgical mechanic

The profession of master stonemason and surgical mechanic is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is necessary so that you can work in the...
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as master tile, slab and mosaic layer

The profession of master tile, slab and mosaic layer is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is necessary so that you can work in the...
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as master turner/ivory carver and wooden toy maker

The profession of master turner/ivory carver and wooden toy maker is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is necessary so that you can work...
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as master well builder

The profession of master well builder is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is necessary so that you can work in the profession in Germany.
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as probation officer

If you want to work as a probation officer in Germany, you need state recognition as a social worker or social pedagogue. Even if you have obtained a degree as a social worker...
Foreign Professional Qualification Recognition as Social Pedagogical Assistant

Do you have a foreign professional qualification as a socio-pedagogical assistant? In order to be able to work in this profession in Germany, you need recognition of your...
Foreign professional qualification Recognition as veterinary technical assistant

If you want to work in Germany as a veterinary technical assistant without restriction, you need permission from the competent authority. The permission entitles you to use the...
Foreign professional qualification Recognition of health professions

If you have obtained your degree in a health profession abroad, you can have the equivalence of your degree with the German degree checked by the competent authority. The health...
Foreign professional qualification Recognition under federal law

In addition to the regulated professions , there are also others that are regulated by a federal law. If you need recognition for these, you can contact the competent body...
Foreign Professional Qualification: Recognition for Judicial Professions

Have you obtained a professional qualification abroad? Would you like to work in the Lower Saxony judiciary? With this application, you can have the equivalence of a...
Foreign university degrees: recognition

A foreign university degree may be used in the form awarded, stating the awarding university. There is neither an evaluation of the university degree nor a formal recognition of...
Foreign vocational qualifications: recognition

You can apply for recognition and evaluation by the competent authority of the country in which you live for your professional qualification obtained abroad, if you have not yet...
General swearing-in of interpreters Implementation

How you can be sworn in as a generally sworn interpreter in Lower Saxony in order to work for all courts, authorities or notaries' offices, you can apply for a general sworn in...
Getting a job opportunity

If you are receiving unemployment benefit II and would like to improve your employability, you can be assigned to a job opportunity by the Jobcenter.
Guardian / Insurance Advisor / Insurance Intermediary / Financial Investment Broker / Fee-based Financial Investment Advisor / Real Estate Loan Broker; Recognition of foreign professional qualifications

To work as a security guard, insurance consultant, insurance broker, financial investment broker, fee-based financial investment advisor or real estate loan broker, you need a...
Implementation of qualification in psychosocial process support

Qualification of psychosocial process support in Lower Saxony
Legal profession Admission to the bar

Anyone wishing to work as a lawyer requires a licence. For this purpose, a certificate is issued and handed over by the competent authority. Upon admission, the applicant...
Licence to practise as a psychotherapist

Anyone wishing to practise as a psychotherapist or child and adolescent psychotherapist in Germany requires a separate professional licence: a licence to practise medicine or a...
Licence to practise as a veterinarian in the case of professional qualification from third countries

Would you like to work permanently as a veterinarian in Germany? Then you need a state license, the approbation. You can also obtain a licence to practise medicine with a...
Licence to practise as a veterinarian with a professional qualification from the EU/EEA/Switzerland

Would you like to work permanently as a veterinarian in Germany? Then you need a state license, the approbation. You can also obtain a licence to practise medicine with a...
Licence to practise as a veterinarian: Granting

In order to be able to practice the profession of veterinarian in Germany, a separate professional license - the license to practice medicine or the permission to temporarily...
Licence to practise medicine

Anyone wishing to practise as a doctor in Germany requires a separate professional licence: a licence to practise medicine or a licence to practise a profession. The license to...
Licence to practise medicine

A doctor deals with the prevention (prevention), detection (diagnosis), treatment (therapy) and aftercare of diseases and injuries (patient care). The variety of diseases and...
License to practice dentistry Grant

Anyone wishing to practise as a dentist in Germany requires a separate professional licence: the licence to practise medicine or a licence to practise a profession. The license...
Markscheiderin/Markscheider Recognition

Anyone wishing to work as a mine surveyor must be recognised by the competent authority.
Markscheiderin/Markscheider recognition as "other" person

Recognised mine surveyors shall manufacture and reproduce the cracks prescribed for underground exploration or extraction operations. For other companies, other documents...
Masseuse and medical pool attendant or masseur and medical pool attendant with training from EU/EEA/Switzerland, professional qualification recognised

Would you like to work in Germany as a masseuse and medical pool attendant? Then you need a government permit. In order to obtain the state permit, you can have your foreign...
Medical examination, apply for admission

The study of medicine includes a state examination. To be admitted to the exam, you must register in writing. Proof of having passed the third section of the medical...
Occupational therapist with training from EU/EEA/Switzerland, professional qualification recognised

Would you like to work as an occupational therapist in Germany? Then you need a government permit. In order to obtain the state permit, you can have your foreign professional...
Orthoptist or orthoptist with training from third countries, professional qualification recognised

Would you like to work as an orthoptist in Germany? Then you need a government permit. In order to obtain the state permit, you can have your foreign professional qualification...
Orthoptist with training from EU/EEA/Switzerland, professional qualification recognised

Would you like to work as an orthoptist in Germany? Then you need a government permit. In order to obtain the state permit, you can have your foreign professional qualification...
Participate in an activity that prepares young people with disabilities for training.

If you have a disability and have not yet found a training place after the end of compulsory schooling, you can take part in a pre-vocational training measure that takes into...
Patent Attorney

Anyone wishing to work as a patent attorney may perform the following tasks: Advice on inventions, trademarks, design, know-how, plant variety protection and the like ...
Patent Attorney Admission

Patent attorneys may perform the following tasks: Advice on inventions, trademarks, design, know-how, plant variety protection and the like Registration of all industrial...
Permission to continue the professional title of auditor

The competent authority may, upon request, authorise professionals who, because of old age or physical suffering, renounce the rights conferred by appointment and no longer...
Permission to use the professional title "Health and Paediatric Nurse" or "Health and Paediatric Nurse" if you have a professional qualification from the EU/EEA/Switzerland

Would you like to work as a health and paediatric nurse in Germany? Then you need a government permit. To do this, you must submit an application and have your foreign...
Permission to use the professional title "health and paediatric nurse" or "health and paediatric nurse" in the case of professional qualifications from third countries

Would you like to work as a health and paediatric nurse in Germany? Then you need a government permit. To do this, you must submit an application and have your foreign...
Permission to use the professional title "health care and nursing assistant" in the case of professional qualification from third countries

Would you like to work as a nurse in Germany? Then you need a government permit. To do this, you must submit an application and have your foreign professional qualification...
Permission to use the professional title Medical Technologist for Functional Diagnostics or Medical Technologist for Functional Diagnostics with professional qualification from EU/EEA/Switzerland Grant

Would you like to work in Germany as a Medical Technologist for Functional Diagnostics? Then you need a government permit. For this purpose, you can have your foreign...
Permission to use the professional title Medical Technologist for Laboratory Analysis or Medical Technologist for Laboratory Analysis if you have a professional qualification from the EU/EEA/Switzerland

Would you like to work in Germany as a Medical Technologist for Laboratory Analysis? Then you need a government permit. For this purpose, you can have your foreign professional...
Permission to use the professional title Medical Technologist for Radiology or Medical Technologist for Radiology if there is a professional qualification from EU/EEA/Switzerland

Would you like to work in Germany as a Medical Technologist for Radiology? Then you need a government permit. For this purpose, you can have your foreign professional...
Permission to use the professional title of speech therapist in the case of professional qualification from third countries

Would you like to work as a speech therapist in Germany? Then you need a government permit.In order to obtain the state permit, you can have your foreign professional...
pharmaceutical-technical assistant with training from EU/EEA/Switzerland, professional qualification recognised

Would you like to work as a pharmaceutical technical assistant in Germany? Then you need a government permit. In order to obtain the state permit, you can have your foreign...
pharmaceutical-technical assistant with training from third countries, professional qualification recognised

Would you like to work as a pharmaceutical technical assistant in Germany? Then you need a government permit. In order to obtain the state permit, you can have your foreign...
Pharmacist with training from EU/EEA/Switzerland, professional qualification recognised

Would you like to work as a pharmacist in Germany? Then you need a state license, the approbation. You can also obtain a licence to practise medicine with a foreign professional...
Pharmacist with training from third countries, professional qualification recognised

Would you like to work as a pharmacist in Germany? Then you need a state license, the approbation. You can also obtain a licence to practise medicine with a foreign professional...
Physiotherapist with training from EU/EEA/Switzerland, professional qualification recognised

Would you like to work as a physiotherapist in Germany? Then you need a government permit. In order to obtain the state permit, you can have your foreign professional...
Physiotherapist with training from third countries, professional qualification recognised

Would you like to work as a physiotherapist in Germany? Then you need a government permit. In order to obtain the state permit, you can have your foreign professional...
Podiatrist or podiatrist with training from EU/EEA/Switzerland, professional qualification recognised

Would you like to work as a podiatrist in Germany? Then you need a government permit. In order to obtain the state permit, you can have your foreign professional qualification...
Podiatrist or podiatrist with training from third countries, professional qualification recognised

Would you like to work as a podiatrist in Germany? Then you need a government permit. In order to obtain the state permit, you can have your foreign professional qualification...
Practice of Medicine Permission

A non-medical practitioner is a person who practices medicine professionally without being appointed as a doctor. The practice of medicine is any professional or commercial...
Professional aptitude as an interpreter and translator Determination

If you wish to be sworn in and/or authorised as a translator in Lower Saxony as a court interpreter, interpreter for official and notarial purposes or as a sign language...
Professional practice as a patent attorney in the public sector

Patent attorneys, who are used as judges or officials without being appointed for life, who are appointed to the employment relationship of a temporary soldier, or who are...
Provision of the service under the designation of engineer from abroad Notification for the first time (EU)

As a person established abroad, you must report the first provision of your service under the designation "engineer" in Lower Saxony to the Lower Saxony Chamber of Engineers.
Publish your job offer online

If, for example, you want to fill a vacant job or training position, you can publish it on the website of the Federal Employment Agency.
Reappointment as tax representative

The appointment as a tax representative is no longer of fundamental importance, since the last examination procedures for the appointment as a tax representative were carried...
Receive funding for a measure for activation and professional integration from the Employment Agency

If you are unemployed, at risk of unemployment or looking for training, you can be supported by measures that make it easier for you to (re)enter the workforce.
Receive funding for activation and professional integration measures from the Jobcenter

If you receive basic income benefits, you can be supported by measures that make it easier for you to (re)enter the workforce.
Recognition as an expert for dogs

If you want to carry out and take the proficiency test for dog owners, you must have been recognized by the competent authority (district or independent city). This recognition...
Recognition of career qualifications in the field of firefighting

If you have evidence of formal qualifications confirming your professional qualification in the field of firefighting in your country of origin, these can be recognised as...
Recognition of further training for the purpose of obtaining a specialist veterinarian or additional title in accordance with the continuing education regulations of the Lower Saxony Chamber of Veterinary Surgeons in the case of qualifications from third countries

Have you acquired further training/qualification as a specialist veterinarian abroad? Then you can apply for recognition as a specialist veterinarian in Germany under certain...
Recognition of further training to obtain a specialist veterinarian or additional title according to the continuing education regulations of the Lower Saxony Chamber of Veterinary Surgeons with qualifications from EU/EEA/Switzerland

Have you acquired further training/qualification as a specialist veterinarian abroad? Then you can apply for recognition as a specialist veterinarian in Germany under certain...
Recognition of professional qualifications in the field of general services

If you have evidence of formal qualifications that gives you direct access to the civil service in your country of origin, it can be recognised as a qualification for a career...
Recognition of professional qualifications in the field of police

If you have evidence of formal qualifications confirming your qualification in the field of police in your country of origin, these can be recognised as qualifications for a...
Register as a debt collection service provider

Register in the Legal Services Register if you want to provide debt collection services on a business basis.
Register as a jobseeker

If your apprenticeship or employment relationship ends, you must register as a jobseeker at least 3 months in advance.
Register as a legal service provider in a foreign law

Register in the Legal Services Register if you want to provide out-of-court legal services in a foreign law on a commercial basis.
Register as a pension advisor

Register in the Legal Services Register if you would like to work as a pension consultant on a business basis.
Registration of out-of-court legal services

If you want to provide out-of-court legal services, apply for registration.
Reporting changes in personal situation in the event of unemployment

If there are any changes in your personal situation during your unemployment, you must report them.
Representation for a patent attorney

Patent attorneys must ensure representation, if they are prevented from practising their profession for more than one week. if they want to leave their office for more than...
Requesting children's participation in events

The Youth Employment Protection Act generally prohibits the employment of children. An exception is the participation of children in special events such as theatre performances,...
Special number for immigrants and those interested in immigration – Hotline "Working and Living in Germany" of the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees in cooperation with the International Placement Service (ZAV)

Would you like to immigrate to Germany or have you already immigrated to Germany? The "Working and Living in Germany" hotline is available on +49 30 1815 - 1111 for telephone...
Studying in Lower Saxony

Everything you need to know about studying in Lower Saxony and all local universities can be found on the website of the Lower Saxony Ministry of Science and Culture.
Support for young people in difficult situations

As a certified educational institution, do you want to provide individual support to young people in difficult life situations? You can receive funding from the Jobcenter for this.
Supported employment: Applying for an individual in-company qualification for people with disabilities

If you need special assistance with integration into working life and are currently unable to complete training or further training due to your disability, you can receive an...
Swearing in as an interpreter and/or authorisation as a translator with professional qualifications from abroad

If you would like to work as a sworn interpreter and/or authorised translator with a professional qualification from abroad for courts, authorities or notaries, you can apply to...
Sworn Accountants Recognition

Certified accountants must be recognised by the competent authority in order to be able to practise their profession. Recognition shall at the same time constitute membership of...
Take the further education examination in taxation

After an initial vocational qualification, you can acquire a further nationally recognised vocational education and training qualification by participating in a further training...
Tax Advisor

Tax advisors provide professional assistance in tax matters in accordance with the provisions of this Act. They are an independent body for the administration of tax justice....
Tax Advisor Appointment

Tax advisors and tax representatives must be appointed by the body responsible for the intended professional establishment in order to be able to exercise their profession. With...
Tax advisor appointment again

Former tax advisors and tax representatives can be reappointed under certain conditions.
Tax advisor, appointment of a general representative

If you are prevented from practising your profession as a tax advisor or tax representative for more than one month, you must appoint a general representative. At your...
Tax consulting firm Recognition

In order to operate a tax consulting firm, you must file an application for recognition.
Tax representatives

In addition to tax consultants, tax representatives are also authorised to provide unlimited assistance in tax matters.
Technical and business training of master craftsmen and journeymen Promotion

Would you like to develop further in your craft profession? Find out more about training opportunities here.
Technical opinion of the Chamber for Business Start-ups from Unemployment: Levy

If you would like to take up a self-employed, full-time activity out of unemployment in order to end it (business start-up), you can receive a financial start-up grant from the...
Training measures in the field of vocational qualification (BMQ) Funding

The aim of the "BMQ" measure is to achieve an increase in professional qualifications through knowledge transfer and thus to secure jobs in agriculture and rural areas in the...
Training/ Employment in public administration

Public administration is Germany's largest employer and offers you a wide range of modern and future-proof training and employment opportunities virtually on your doorstep.
Veterinarian with training from third countries, recognising professional qualifications

In order to be able to work as a veterinarian in Germany without restrictions, you need the license to practice medicine. The license to practice medicine is...
Vocational training: confirmation of apprenticeship

It is possible to submit an application for confirmation of the apprenticeship/training period to the competent authority.
Vocational training: entry qualification - confirmation

The introductory qualification (abbreviated EQ) gives young people the opportunity to get to know parts of a training occupation, a company and professional life over a period...
Vocational training: Trainer aptitude test - exemption

According to the Vocational Training Act (BBiG), trainers may generally only provide training in recognised training occupations if they employ trainers who meet the aptitude...
Vocational upgrading training

Upgrading training is a type or measure of continuing vocational training that builds on completed vocational training and is intended to qualify for the performance of a task...

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