How do I get a barber license in Germany? I have a barber license in the U.S., possible to use it in Germany?

Question

I'm planning to move and live in germany. Planning to open a barber shop. Anyone know the process or have ideas on how to get a barber license or open a small business in Germany? I have a barber license here in the U.S. already, is it possible to use it in Germany? Or do I have to start over, like attend their school and take their state exams.

Answer 1

Simone could be right about working at a military post. You would be able to go with your US license, but I'm not sure about having to be married to a military person.

Military baber shope are run by AAFES...visit www.aafes.com to see if you could get hired for an overseas barber shop.

Good luck

Answer 2

there is no such thing in germany as a barber shop or a barber license.a male beaution is called a "friseur" in germany, they learn many more skills then just cutting hair with clippers. it's simply the beautyshops for either men or women. they learn 3 years in germany(work in a salon and school at the same time) , and to b able to open ur own"beautyshop"(friseurladen/salon) in germany u have to become a "friseur meister". u could get a work permit and cut hair in a military babershop on any military installation , but for that u would have to b a military spouse , or b sponsored by a military member.

Answer 3

You can´t just open a barber shop in Germany. There really is no such thing as a barber shop here...most all hair-cutting establishments are unisex. German hygiene standards are very strict. You would have to do the entire studies program (probably 3 years) just to even be allowed to work in the field..to open you own shop you would have to be a Master (Meister) and that takes a long time with exams and work experience.