What documents do you need for degree recognition in Berlin?

There is no single "recognition" document list in Berlin — it depends on what you need the recognition for. If you want to study, your foreign school-leaving certificate (HZB) is assessed only by the university, uni-assist or the Stiftung für Hochschulzulassung, not by Berlin's Senate administration. No separate recognition application is needed.

#School certificate for vocational training or work (Berlin Zeugnisanerkennungsstelle)

Open only to people living in Berlin or holding a Berlin job/training offer or contract. Fee for foreign certificates: 55 €. Official list:

• completed and signed application form (berlin.de)
• CV showing your education history
• school certificates plus any study or vocational certificates
• German translations by a sworn translator (English/French documents are exempt)
• copy of passport or ID card
• copy of residence permit or visa
• Meldebescheinigung, if you have one (not mandatory)
• proof of name change, if relevant

In person you bring originals and simple copies; postal applications need officially certified copies.

#Foreign university degrees

• Non-regulated professions: ZAB Statement of Comparability, online, 208 €, usually about 3 months; ZAB's online Pre-Check generates your document checklist.
• Health professions: Landesprüfungsamt für Gesundheitsberufe at LAGeSo; other regulated professions need professional recognition from the competent authority.

An H+ status in anabin only describes the institution and grants no recognition by itself.

Source: berlin.de – Schulische Abschlüsse · ZAB FAQ