Counseling centers

People who wish to apply for professional recognition from abroad can contact the Central Service Center for Professional Recognition (ZSBA). It provides support with the application and offers personal advice and guidance through the recognition procedure until entry into Germany. Further information on the ZSBA and contact details can be found here. The service is free of charge. There is also a hotline that answers questions in writing or by telephone and can also be reached from abroad. The hotline can be found here can be reached here.

Citizens of the European Union, Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein and Switzerland can also contact the EU Advice Center. The contact form can be found here.

The Information and Advice Center Labour Market Saxony (IBAS) offers advice specifically for Saxony . This can be offered in person, by telephone, by e-mail or online. IBAS offers information on the responsible recognition offices, the procedure, the necessary documents and the costs of the procedure. It also provides support in understanding the notifications or helps to find a suitable qualification measure. The consultations are free of charge. You can find out more about IBAS here get in contact with IBAS.