In Minden-Lübbecke we expect about approx. 2 months processing time for Recognizing foreign master's degrees – responsible: Handwerkskammer Ostwestfalen-Lippe zu Bielefeld (zuständig für Minden-Lübbecke).
Quick answer
Documents you need
Foreign master craftsman's certificate (original + certified translation) · Photo ID
Costs
Kostenlos (BAföG-Antrag)
approx. 2 months in Minden-Lübbecke
The Handwerkskammer Ostwestfalen-Lippe zu Bielefeld (zuständig für Minden-Lübbecke) in Minden-Lübbecke currently needs about approx. 2 months. Booking an appointment online saves waiting time at the counter.
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.