Recognizing foreign master's degrees in Höxter is handled by Handwerkskammer Ostwestfalen-Lippe zu Bielefeld (zuständig für Höxter); in the region it currently takes about approx. 2 months.
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Documents you need
Foreign master craftsman's certificate (original + certified translation) · Photo ID
Costs
Kostenlos (BAföG-Antrag)
approx. 2 months in Höxter
If you apply for Recognizing foreign master's degrees in Höxter, expect about approx. 2 months. Complete documents on first submission are the biggest time factor.
Official: max. approx. 2 months
Contact the relevant Chamber of Crafts
The Chamber of Crafts and Trades (HWK) in the city where the business is located or has its registered office has jurisdiction.
Have certified translations prepared
Have all documents translated by a certified translator.
Submit an application
Submit the documents to the Chamber of Crafts and wait for the notification of recognition.
Who is eligible?
Individuals with a foreign master craftsman’s certificate or comparable vocational qualification who wish to work as self-employed tradespeople in Germany.
Income limit
Success rate
approx. 71.0 % (estimate)
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
EU/EEA qualifications are given priority in the evaluation process in accordance with the EU Recognition Directive.