Detailed description
In order to work as a medical laboratory assistant in Germany, you need a state permit. With this permit, you can use the job title and work in the profession. You must apply for the permit.
Social Authority
Apply for a professional permit/professional certificate as a medical-technical laboratory assistantIf you wish to use the professional title of medical laboratory assistant, you will need a permit.
Information
Important notes
Prerequisites
- After completing your training, you have passed the state examination as a medical-technical laboratory assistant.
- You have not been guilty of any conduct that would render you unreliable to perform your profession,
- You are medically fit to perform the profession.
- You have the knowledge of the German language required to carry out your professional activities.
Documents required
- Application (available online)
- Medical certificate not older than 3 months (available online)
- official certificate of good conduct, not older than 3 months
Please note
You must have qualifications obtained abroad recognized.
Deadlines
No
Procedure & Fees
Procedure
- You submit your application together with the necessary documents to the responsible authority.
- Once you have submitted your application and all documents are complete, the responsible authority will check whether you meet all the requirements.
- If you meet all the requirements, you will receive permission.
- You may not begin the activity until you have received permission.
Processing time
Up to 6 weeks
Fees
150 EUR - 300 EUR
Legal notes
Legal remedies
You can raise an objection to a negative decision within one month of notification at the office specified in the letterhead.
Legal basis
Section 1 Paragraph 1 Law on Professions in Medical Technology (MT Professions Act - MTBG)
www.gesetze-im-internet.de/mtag_1993/__1.html
Keywords: Medical-technical assistance certificate work permit
Last updated: 16.05.2026