Glossary
In our glossary, you can find a list of important terms related to work and life in Germany.
Service Center for Professional Recognition (ZSBA)
German: Zentrale Servicestelle Berufsanerkennung (ZSBA)
The Service Center for Professional Recognition (ZSBA) has individual contacts for all questions and problems concerning professional recognition in Germany for skilled workers living abroad. The ZSBA's advisory experts provide support in compiling the necessary documents, correctly completing the necessary application documents as well as in communicating with the competent authorities. Thus, people seeking recognition can plan in a targeted manner, avoid mistakes in the implementation and therefore save time. The consultation offer is free of charge and non-binding. The ZSBA's advisory experts can be reached either via the "Working and Living in Germany" hotline or the email address: recognition@arbeitsagentur.de.