Definition
ZAB is Germany's Central Office for Foreign Education. It evaluates foreign academic qualifications and issues Statements of Comparability that employers and immigration authorities may use when a degree is not already straightforwardly recognised through other channels. For many skilled-worker and Blue Card cases, ZAB is one of the most important qualification-recognition institutions in the practical evidence chain.
Official name
Zentralstelle für ausländisches Bildungswesen
Related terms
anabin
Germany's database for checking the recognition status of foreign universities and qualifications for academic and immigration purposes.
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BAMF
Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge
Germany's Federal Office for Migration and Refugees — the central authority for immigration policy implementation, qualification recognition for some routes, and refugee processing.
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EU Blue Card
Blaue Karte EU
An EU-wide work and residence permit for highly qualified non-EU workers. Requires a job offer meeting a minimum salary threshold and recognised qualifications.
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Признание квалификаций
Официальная процедура, посредством которой европейская страна или орган власти оценивает и принимает иностранный академический диплом или профессиональную квалификацию как эквивалент национальной.
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