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What is the Digital Information on Professional Qualification (DAB)?
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In short
The DAB is a ZAB certificate for certain foreign professional qualifications and can be relevant for certain residence routes.
Important / context
DAB is not the same as German professional recognition.
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Recognition
Does a foreign qualification have to be recognised in Germany?
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Regulated profession
What is a regulated profession?
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Recognition partnership
Can I already work in Germany while my recognition is in progress?
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Equivalence assessment
What is assessed in the equivalence check?
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