OFFICIAL STARTING POINTS
Netherlands
Start with the rules for your profession. In the Netherlands, recognition is required for some regulated professions; for many other jobs, employers assess qualifications themselves. Work or residence permission is a separate question.
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United Kingdom
The regulator for your profession decides whether your qualification meets UK requirements. Rules can differ by regulator and by the UK nation where you plan to work. Visa permission is separate from professional recognition.
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Germany
Germany’s recognition route depends on your occupation, qualification type, nationality, visa, and often the federal state. Start with the official recognition guidance and identify the authority responsible for your profession.
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Canada
Many regulated professions in Canada are handled by provincial or territorial regulators. First identify the province or territory and whether your profession is regulated there. Immigration permission is a separate process.
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Australia
Australia may use different assessment bodies for education, occupational licensing, and skilled migration. Identify what the assessment is for before paying for one, then check work visa requirements separately.
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New Zealand
Some New Zealand professions require registration with a professional body. NZQA can assess many overseas qualifications for comparability, while work visas are handled separately by Immigration New Zealand.
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Ireland
NARIC Ireland can provide academic comparability advice, but regulated professions make their own professional recognition decisions. Employment permits and immigration permission are separate matters.
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