Application
Would you like to apply for a Statement on a Foreign Vocational Qualification? You can simply submit your application online. Learn everything you need to know on how to apply and what happens after you apply right here.
Go straight to the application form:
Before you apply
Before you apply for a Statement on a Foreign Vocational Qualification: Check if you meet all the requirements to receive a positive statement. Collect all the documents. Now you are ready to apply.
Requirements
Requirements to receive a positive statement:
- Duration of the vocational training: minimum of 2 full-time school years
- Vocational training was successfully completed
- Vocational training is recognized in the country of training
A statement will also list requirements that are not met or are not fully met. You can only use a positive statement to apply for a residence title. Make sure you meet all the requirements. You will not get your fee back if your statement is negative.
Documents
You need the following documents to apply for a Statement on a Foreign Vocational Qualification:
- Certificate of completion
Official document to confirm that the vocational training was completed (for example: diploma, secondary school graduation certificate stating the profession, trade license etc.) - Transcript of records
for the entire vocational training - Identity document
Passport oder identity card
How to apply
This is how to submit your application for a Statement on a Foreign Vocational Qualification.
After you apply
- The 2-month processing time starts once you have submitted all required documents and we have received the fee in full.
- If we need additional information or documents, we will send you a message in My Account. You will be notified via email as well.
- You can check your application status in My Account at any time.
- As soon as your Statement on a Foreign Vocational Qualification has been completed and can be downloaded, we will send you a message in My Account. You will be notified via email as well.
Apply here
Go straight to the application form for a Statement on a Foreign Vocational Qualification:
FAQ
You will see if you need to submit a translation of a document while completing the online application.
Please note: A Statement on a Foreign Vocational Qualification will only be issued based on documents in the original language or in a country's official language. A translation might be required in addition to a document in the original language. However, a translation cannot be submitted instead of a document in the original language.
To apply for a Statement on a Foreign Vocational Qualification you have to scan the following documents and upload them on our website:
- Certificate of completion of the vocational qualification (for example: diploma, secondary school graduation certificate stating the profession, trade license etc.)
- Transcript of records for the entire vocational training
- Identity document (passport or identity card)
You can use your BundID account to submit applications to German public authorities. To submit an application to the ZAB, you have to sign in with your BundID. Your personal account on the ZAB website is linked to your BundID. You can only log in to My Account with your BundID.
If you are not sure whether your vocational qualification is recognized, please ask the institution you received your qualification from directly.
Why is this important?
We can only issue a positive Statement on a Foreign Vocational Qualification if your vocational qualification is recognized in the country of the vocational training.