Single point of contact for professional recognition in healthcare professions: General information

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for contacting the Single Point of Contact.

The following requirements must be met for your professional qualification to be recognized:

• They want to work in a healthcare profession in Germany.
• They have a comparable professional qualification from abroad.
• 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

• Application and questionnaire in original
• Diploma or certificate in original or certified copy, each with translation
• CV including dates and original signature
• Proof that the profession will be practiced in the territory of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg in the future (for example, by registration certificate, job offer or letter of intent)
• Copy of passport or ID card
• Record of hours/ Proof of theoretical and practical training

If applicable, additionally:

• Original power of attorney
• Original confirmation of cost coverage
• Certificate of conformity in original or certified copy
• Marriage certificate
• Work records

The following are also required for the issuance of the certificate after completion of the recognition procedure:

• Medical certificate
• Certificate of good conduct
• Proof of German language proficiency at level B2, in original or certified copy.

Please note

Deadlines

No

Procedure

• You compile your documents and submit them with the application in the required form to the single point of contact.
• The single point of contact will forward your application to the relevant department.
• The responsible authority will check whether you meet all the requirements.
• The responsible authority will compare your professional qualification from abroad with the German professional qualification.
• If your qualifications are deemed equivalent, please submit proof of your health, language skills, and personal suitability. Refer to the linked information sheet for further details.
• If your qualifications are not recognized as equivalent, you will complete an adaptation measure in the form of an aptitude test or an adaptation course. The responsible authority will provide you with more detailed information.

Processing time

Once all required documentation has been submitted, processing takes a maximum of 3-4 months.

Fees

The recognition procedure incurs fees of up to €600.00. The amount of the fees varies depending on the processing effort.




You may have to expect additional costs for aptitude or knowledge tests, adaptation courses or expert opinions.

Legal remedies

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