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Qualification Recognition Resources

Comprehensive guides and resources to help with your qualification recognition journey

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Portugal

How qualification recognition works in Portugal

In Portugal, qualification recognition is handled by different authorities depending on your profession:

  • For regulated professions, you need to apply to the relevant professional association
  • For non-regulated professions, you can apply for a statement of comparability through the Directorate-General for Higher Education (DGES)
  • Some professions may require additional training or examinations

Next Steps:

  1. Check if your profession is regulated using our profession lookup tool above
  2. Gather your documents (diplomas, certificates, etc.)
  3. Get your documents translated by a certified translator
  4. Submit your application to the appropriate authority

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Germany

How qualification recognition works in Germany

In Germany, qualification recognition is handled by different authorities depending on your profession:

  • For regulated professions (like doctors, lawyers, teachers), you need to apply to the relevant professional association
  • For non-regulated professions, you can apply for a statement of comparability through the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB)
  • Some professions may require additional training or examinations

Next Steps:

  1. Check if your profession is regulated using our profession lookup tool above
  2. Gather your documents (diplomas, certificates, etc.)
  3. Get your documents translated by a certified translator
  4. Submit your application to the appropriate authority

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Spain

How qualification recognition works in Spain

In Spain, qualification recognition is handled by different authorities depending on your profession:

  • For regulated professions, you need to apply to the relevant professional association
  • For non-regulated professions, you can apply for a statement of comparability through the Ministry of Education
  • Some professions may require additional training or examinations

Next Steps:

  1. Check if your profession is regulated using our profession lookup tool above
  2. Gather your documents (diplomas, certificates, etc.)
  3. Get your documents translated by a certified translator
  4. Submit your application to the appropriate authority

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Netherlands

How qualification recognition works in the Netherlands

The Netherlands has different recognition procedures depending on your profession:

  • For regulated professions, you need to apply to the relevant professional association
  • For non-regulated professions, you can apply for a credential evaluation through Nuffic
  • Some EU qualifications may be automatically recognized

Next Steps:

  1. Check if your profession is regulated using our profession lookup tool above
  2. Prepare your documents (diplomas, certificates, etc.)
  3. Get your documents translated if required
  4. Submit your application to the appropriate authority

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Estonia

How qualification recognition works in Estonia

Estonia has a streamlined process for qualification recognition:

  • For regulated professions, you need to apply to the relevant professional association
  • For non-regulated professions, you can apply for a credential evaluation through the Estonian ENIC/NARIC Centre
  • Some EU qualifications may be automatically recognized

Next Steps:

  1. Check if your profession is regulated using our profession lookup tool above
  2. Prepare your documents (diplomas, certificates, etc.)
  3. Get your documents translated if required
  4. Submit your application to the appropriate authority

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France

How qualification recognition works in France

France has different recognition procedures depending on your profession:

  • For regulated professions, you need to apply to the relevant professional association
  • For non-regulated professions, you can apply for a credential evaluation through ENIC-NARIC France
  • Some EU qualifications may be automatically recognized

Next Steps:

  1. Check if your profession is regulated using our profession lookup tool above
  2. Prepare your documents (diplomas, certificates, etc.)
  3. Get your documents translated if required
  4. Submit your application to the appropriate authority

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Italy

How qualification recognition works in Italy

Italy has different recognition procedures depending on your profession:

  • For regulated professions, you need to apply to the relevant professional association
  • For non-regulated professions, you can apply for a credential evaluation through CIMEA
  • Some EU qualifications may be automatically recognized

Next Steps:

  1. Check if your profession is regulated using our profession lookup tool above
  2. Prepare your documents (diplomas, certificates, etc.)
  3. Get your documents translated if required
  4. Submit your application to the appropriate authority

Official Resources:

Ireland

How qualification recognition works in Ireland

Ireland has different recognition procedures depending on your profession:

  • For regulated professions, you need to apply to the relevant professional association
  • For non-regulated professions, you can apply for a credential evaluation through NARIC Ireland
  • Some EU qualifications may be automatically recognized

Next Steps:

  1. Check if your profession is regulated using our profession lookup tool above
  2. Prepare your documents (diplomas, certificates, etc.)
  3. Get your documents translated if required
  4. Submit your application to the appropriate authority

Official Resources:

Switzerland

How qualification recognition works in Switzerland

Switzerland has different recognition procedures depending on your profession:

  • For regulated professions, you need to apply to the relevant professional association
  • For non-regulated professions, you can apply for a credential evaluation through the Swiss ENIC
  • Some EU/EFTA qualifications may be automatically recognized

Next Steps:

  1. Check if your profession is regulated using our profession lookup tool above
  2. Prepare your documents (diplomas, certificates, etc.)
  3. Get your documents translated if required
  4. Submit your application to the appropriate authority

Official Resources:

Sweden

How qualification recognition works in Sweden

Sweden has a decentralized system for qualification recognition:

  • For regulated professions, apply to the relevant professional association
  • For non-regulated professions, you can apply for a credential evaluation through the Swedish Council for Higher Education
  • Nordic qualifications may be automatically recognized

Next Steps:

  1. Check if your profession is regulated using our profession lookup tool above
  2. Gather your documents (diplomas, certificates, etc.)
  3. Get your documents translated if required
  4. Submit your application to the appropriate authority

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