Qualification Recognition Visa (Section 16d)
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Qualification Recognition Visa (Section 16d)
Qualification Recognition Visa (Section 16d)
Germany · Work
What it is
Residence permit for measures to have a foreign professional qualification recognised in Germany, including any required adaptation training.
Key facts
- Category
- Work
- Duration
- Per the residence title; see the German mission.
- Processing time
- See the German mission.
- Maximum validity
- 3 years
- Extendable
- Yes
- Dependants
- Conditional
- Work allowance
- 20 hours per week
- Health insurance
- Required
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all, so confirm your own case on the official page.
Fees
- Application fee (national (D) visa to enter)
- EUR 75
- Application fee (residence permit, issued after arrival)
- EUR 100
Key requirements
- Recognition procedure or adaptation measure underway
- Sufficient means of subsistence
Working on this visa
the recognition/qualification measure plus up to 20h/week of independent employment (§16d(1) standard pathway; §16d(2)/(3) allow additional qualified employment linked to the target profession)
Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 27 July 2026.