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Health advice for people working in prostitution

If you want to work as a prostitute, or are already doing so, here's where and how you can get health advice.

Detailed description

If you intend to register your activity as a prostitute, you must seek medical advice.


Only registered persons are allowed to legally work as prostitutes in Germany.



If you are already registered as a prostitute, you must continue to receive regular health advice. This health advice primarily covers topics such as

  • Protection against (sexually transmitted) diseases,
  • Pregnancy and contraception
  • Risks of alcohol and drug abuse.

The conversation is confidential, meaning no information will be shared. If you don't speak or understand German well, you can request an interpreter or language mediator. Even then, the conversation will remain confidential.

 

Information

Prerequisites

  • You are at least 18 years old.

Documents required

  • Valid identification document (e.g. identity card or passport)

Please note

There are no clues or special features.

Deadlines

If you work as a prostitute and are under 21 years old, you must seek counseling every 6 months.


If you work as a prostitute and are already over 21 years old, you must undergo counseling once a year.

Procedure

  • You make an appointment with the responsible office.
  • You will receive advice at the agreed time.
  • After the consultation, the authority will issue you a certificate confirming that the health consultation was carried out.
    • If you register as a prostitute, you must present the certificate.
    • If you already work as a prostitute, you must have the certificate with you when you carry out your work.

Processing time

The processing time depends on the individual case.


The certificate will be issued to you immediately after the consultation.

Fees

no

Legal remedies

No

Legal basis

§ 10 Prostitute Protection Act (ProstSchG)


https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/prostschg/__10.html

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Address and contact information

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Last updated: 16.04.2026