Department of the Interior and Sports -Fire Department-

Single point of contact for professional recognition, paramedic

If you have acquired a professional qualification as a paramedic abroad and would like to work in this profession in Germany, you can apply for recognition of your foreign professional qualification.

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Point of single contact for professional recognition

Detailed description

The professional title of "paramedic" is regulated in Germany. This means that you may only practice this profession with a government permit. This permit entitles you to use the professional title of "paramedic" and to work in this profession.



If you have a comparable foreign qualification and want to work as a paramedic in Germany, you must apply for recognition of your foreign professional qualification.

 

Information

Prerequisites

  • There are no significant differences between your professional qualifications and the paramedic training in Germany.
  • If there are significant differences, you can compensate for them by completing an adaptation course or taking an aptitude test.

Documents required

  • Written application
  • Questionnaire on personal circumstances
  • Signed, tabular CV with complete information on education, training(s) and professional career
  • Certified copy of passport or identity card or personal presentation of the original
  • Confirmation of registration or proof of employment or declaration of intent stating where the profession will be pursued in the future
  • Certified copy of diploma and examination certificate or personal presentation of the originals
  • Proof from the school/training institution of the duration of the training
  • Proof of theoretical and practical subjects with number of hours per subject
  • Proof of practical training (clinical internships) in the functional areas/departments (with number of hours)
  • Evidence of the type and scope of the final examination: oral, written and practical examination subjects

Depending on the individual circumstances, additional documentation may be required. Please refer to the information sheet in the "Links" section.

Please note

There are no special features to consider.

Deadlines

No

Procedure

  • You submit your application along with the necessary documents to the responsible authority.
  • The responsible authority will examine your application and inform you of the decision in writing.

Processing time

The processing time can vary greatly depending on the individual case.

Fees

EUR 45.00 - EUR 350.00. If your application is rejected, 75% of the fees will be charged.

Payment methods available

  • Bill

Payment information

You will receive a notification of the fees incurred with the transfer details.

Legal remedies

Contradiction


suit

Legal basis

Hamburg Professional Qualifications Assessment Act (HmbBQFG)


https://www.landesrecht-hamburg.de/bsha/document/jlr-BQFGHA frame

Hamburg Training and Examination Regulations for Paramedics (HmbAPORettSan)


https://www.landesrecht-hamburg.de/bsha/document/jlr-RettSanAPOHA2023 frame

Forms and downloads

Links on the Internet

Address and contact information

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Keywords: Paramedic BQRL57, paramedic

Last updated: 16.05.2026