Professional Requirements and Diplomas: What You Need to Know
In the Netherlands, some professions are protected, which means you must meet specific professional requirements to practice them. These professions, known as regulated professions, often require certain diplomas, exams or registrations with professional organizations.
Protected and Non-Protected Professions
If you want to know whether your profession is protected, you can look it up in the EU database of regulated professions. Non-protected professions are not subject to these requirements and you can start working without additional permission.
Diplomas and Recognition
Do you have a foreign diploma and want to work in the Netherlands in a regulated profession? Then you must have your diploma recognized. This applies to diplomas from EU countries, but also to diplomas from outside the EU. For certain professions you can even receive automatic recognition.
For more information on these topics, visit the KVK page about professional requirements and diplomas.
Extra Help and Information
If you have questions about diploma recognition, you can contact the Nuffic assistance centre and for legal steps you can go to the court.
For specific information about the procedures and documentation, consult the competent authority for your profession via the databases and links mentioned.
Source: Professional requirements and diplomas https://ondernemersplein.kvk.nl/beroepseisen-en-diplomas/
