Request the issuance of an EU certificate n accordance with the Professional Qualifications Directive

You can apply to the competent authority in writing for your EU certificate.

• You must submit the required supporting documents along with your application.
• Once the competent authority has reviewed your documents, the EU certificate will be issued and sent to you by post along with an invoice

You can use the EU certificate for your application in the EU country as soon as you have received it.

Chamber of Industry and Commerce, Chamber of Crafts, professional chamber if applicable.

Alternatively, you can contact the Single Point of Contact in Rhineland-Palatinate.The Single Point of Contact is a public body through which you can handle all administrative procedures and formalities required for the commencement and exercise of your service activity and for the recognition of a foreign professional qualification. Further information can be found on the website of the Point of Single Contact.

• Website - Single point of contact Rhineland-Palatinate

Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Chamber of Crafts, Chamber of Professions.

• Practice of the profession in the last two years
• Information on the nature of professional activities and evidence thereof

• Copy of your identity card
• Evidence of nature and duration of specific professional experience
• Evidence of professional training and education (certificates, diplomas)
• Additionall, as a:
  • • Self-employed businessperson: trade registration ()
    • Manager of a company or of a company branch office – as evidence: commercial register entry
    • Employees in managerial positions: employment contract, employer references
    • Non-management employees: employment contract, employer references

Fees apply. Your local Chamber of Commerce and Industry or Chamber of Skilled Trades and Crafts will provide the details.

• Usually 2 to 4 weeks

• Art. 7 para. 2 b) and d) of the Professional Qualifications Directive (Directive No. 2005/36/EC)
• Art. IV of the Implementation Act on EEC Freedom of Establishment and Freedom to Provide Services
• First Ordinance on the Implementation of Freedom of Establishment in the EEC

• Forms: Form for issuance of EU certificate provided by the competent authority
• Online procedure: No
• Written form requirement as per German Civil Code Art.126: No

Appearance in person required: No

22.09.2023