Citizens of the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA) who have acquired a permanent right of residence can apply to the immigration authorities for a certificate confirming the existence of this right.
If you would like to provide certain services in other EU countries, you will need the EU certificate as proof of your professional experience for some EU countries (e.g. Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg).
Did you acquire your professional qualifications abroad and want to work in your profession in Germany? The Central Contact Point for Recognition (ZAA) advises you on the recognition of your foreign professional and educational qualifications.
There are around 200 different trades in Germany. For many trades you need a certain professional qualification if you want to become self-employed. No specific professional qualification is required for all other trades in the skilled trades. But ...
If there is a threat to life and limb, health, personal freedom or similar interests worthy of protection, your data stored in the register of residents may be blocked.
