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Apply for recognition as a specialist with professional qualifications from a third country

Prerequisites

• You already have a valid state professional license (approbation) as a doctor or a professional permit in Germany.
• You want to work as a specialist in Germany.
• You have a comparable professional qualification from a third country.
• Their professional qualifications are equivalent.
  • The professional qualification is equivalent if there are no significant differences between your professional qualification and the German professional qualification.

Documents required

• Curriculum vitae in tabular form with information on completed further training and professional practice Proof of identity (identity card or passport)
• Proof of German approbation or professional license and proof of the equivalent level of training
• Further training certificates and certificates of professional practice
• additional proof of equivalence
• Written declaration as to whether you have already submitted an application for recognition to another medical association

If your documents are not in German, you must submit German translations of your documents. The translations must be made by translators who are publicly appointed or authorized.

Please note

Deadlines

No

Procedure

• You submit your application to the responsible authority.
• The responsible authority will examine your application and request any missing documents or information from you.
• The responsible body will compare whether your professional qualification is equivalent to the German professional qualification.
• If the competent authority identifies significant differences, you may be able to correct them by taking an exam.
• If your professional qualifications are equivalent or you have been able to compensate for any significant differences, and you meet the other requirements, your foreign professional qualification will be recognized. The responsible authority can confirm the result in writing.
• You will receive permission to use the professional title.

Processing time

You will receive confirmation of receipt within one month of submitting your application. A decision on your application will be made no later than three months after receipt of your complete documents. This deadline can be extended by one month.

Fees

There is a fee.

Legal remedies

• Contradiction


• Lawsuit before the Administrative Court

Legal basis

Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the recognition of professional qualifications


https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/DE/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:02005L0036-20200424&from=EN