Detailed description
The profession of speech therapist is regulated in Germany. This means that in order to work as a speech therapist in Germany, you need a state permit. With the permit, you can use the professional title “speech therapist” and work in the profession.
You can also obtain state permission in Germany if you have a professional qualification from the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland.
To obtain permission, you must have your foreign professional qualifications recognized.
In the recognition process, the responsible body compares your professional qualification from abroad with the German professional qualification and checks their equivalence. The equivalence of the professional qualification is an important prerequisite for the granting of the state permit. In addition to the equivalence of the professional qualification, you must also meet other requirements for the granting of the permit.
If your professional qualification does not come from the EU, EEA or Switzerland, different rules apply.
You can also apply for the procedure from abroad.