Evidence of formal qualifications from other Member States can be recognised by administrative decision of the Provincial Government as a substitute for examinations, education and training for mountain guides, canyoning guides or sport climbing instructors in accordance with the provisions of Vorarlberg law. For hiking guides, recognition is carried out by the Mountain Guide Association (Bergführerverband). For mountain guides, an aptitude test may be prescribed if there are substantial differences in relation to the relevant qualification in accordance with the provisions of Vorarlberg law and those differences cannot be compensated for by know-how based on professional experience or continuing vocational training (seminars, other forms of continuing vocational training). Canyoning guides, sport climbing instructors and hiking guides can choose between an aptitude test and an adaptation period. The aptitude test is held by the Vorarlberg Mountain Guide Association. This also applies to evidence of formal qualifications issued in third countries or to thirdcountry nationals, provided that those qualifications are to be treated as equivalent on the basis of EU law or a State Treaty.
As a general rule, recognition is necessary only if you want to set up in Vorarlberg as a mountain guide, canyoning guide, sport climbing instructor or hiking guide.
If the activity in Vorarlberg is carried out only temporarily or occasionally, the provisions governing temporary activities (tourism activity) apply (see the relevant EAP form).