Single point of contact for professional recognition, architect

Prerequisites

Degrees from EU/EEA/Switzerland

• As a rule, higher education diplomas in the field of architecture from the European Union, the European Economic Area or Switzerland are automatically recognized if the entitlement in the country of origin has been notified accordingly in accordance with the EU Directive on the recognition of professional qualifications. In that case, there will be no equivalence test for the completed degree.
• If the degree is not notified in the EU country of origin according to the EU directive on the recognition of professional qualifications, an equivalent university education and two years of professional experience after the university degree must be proven.

Degrees from non-EU/EEA countries

The prerequisite for recognition is that the equivalence of the foreign university degree with the corresponding German degree is established and two years of professional experience after the university degree is proven.

Documents required

• Proof of identity (ID card or passport)
• Proof of completion of training
• If necessary, evidence of two years of professional experience
• Other qualifications (e.g. for professional training)
• Evidence of practical work, e.g. plans etc.
• If necessary, proof of authorization to practice the profession in the country of origin.

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Please note

Processing time

Duration of the procedure: Maximum three months after submission of the complete documents, in certain cases this period can be extended by one month.

Fees

Either 250 euros (for mere service in Hamburg without residence in Germany and without entry in the list of architects of another country in the Federal Republic of Germany) or 300 euros (for residence in Hamburg for a necessary application for entry in the list of architects).

Legal basis

Hamburg Architects Act, cost regulations of the Hamburg Chamber of Architects: www.recht.akhh.de