Homologation of diplomas and certificates
Diploma homologation in Spain is necessary for regulated professions, which are those requiring membership in professional associations and adherence to specific qualification standards. Below are examples of professions that mandate diploma homologation:
- Medical professionals: including doctors of all specialities, nurses, physiotherapists, dentists, optometrists, podiatrists, therapists, speech therapists, veterinarians and pharmacists.
- Engineers, including road, harbor, and canal engineers; telecommunications engineers; civil engineers; aerospace engineers; industrial engineers; agricultural engineers; mining engineers; marine engineers; and forestry engineers, are also required to undergo diploma homologation.
- Legal professions, such as lawyers, prosecutors, and other legal professionals, also require diploma homologation.
- Architects.
- Educators: teachers and lecturers.
- Psychologists.
- Nutritionists.
- Topographers.
The homologation of diplomas for these professions ensures that their holders are legally qualified to work in their respective fields in Spain. This process verifies that foreign education complies with the standards and requirements set for these professions in Spain.