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Foreign professional qualifications
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Recognition of foreign documents

Do you have a foreign qualification? Or would you like to have the authenticity of a foreign document confirmed?

Here you can find out how to proceed.

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Recognition

Hamburg Recognition Navigator (HANNA)

People with foreign professional qualifications can use the digital tool HANNA in several languages. This enables you to find your competent recognition authority and obtain information about the procedure.

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Recognition

Consultation at HWC

The Central Recognition Office (ZAA) will support you on your path to recognition. You can obtain advice by filling out the online form on the Diakonie website.

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Certificates and school diplomas

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Recognition

Foreign Public Certificates

Foreign public documents are often only recognised by German authorities if their authenticity has been confirmed.

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Foreign school certificates

If you obtained your school leaving certificate abroad and are looking for training or work in Hamburg, you can apply for recognition.