Guides, procedures and advice for medical professionals planning a career in Germany.
What to do if you lose your job in Germany or want to move to a new employer – when to register with the Agentur für Arbeit, who qualifies for unemployment benefits, and why you should always contact the immigration office before making any job change.
The visa you used to enter Germany is only valid for a few months. Find out how it converts into a residence permit, when to book your appointment at the Ausländerbehörde, what documents to bring, how much it costs, and what to do if your visa expires before your appointment.
Everything you need to know about registering your address in Germany (Anmeldung): which documents to bring to the Bürgeramt, how long you have to do it, and which numbers and letters you'll receive afterward — without which your salary, bank account, and insurance simply won't work.
Which documents to obtain and have certified before you leave (apostille, certificates, official statements), what to handle with your health insurance, bank, military registration, and home arrangements — plus what to pack. The checklist our candidates go through before departure.
Who qualifies for a family reunification visa in Germany, what documents are required, how much it costs, and why A1 German is needed – a guide for spouses and children of healthcare professionals.
Who can obtain an EU Blue Card in Germany, what are the minimum salary thresholds, which documents are required, and what rights does the holder and their family receive – with notes for physicians.
What a national work visa for Germany is, which documents you submit at the embassy, how much it costs, and what officials pay attention to – with special notes for healthcare professionals.
What is the Fachsprachprüfung, what does the exam at the medical chamber look like, how long does preparation take, and what will you practice – patient consultations, handovers to colleagues, and writing medical documentation.
What is the Berufserlaubnis, who can obtain it, how long is it valid, what does it cost, who issues it, and how does it differ from the Approbation – answers for doctors and pharmacists planning to work in Germany.
How physicians with a degree from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, or the wider region can obtain Approbation in Germany – equivalence assessment, Fachsprachprüfung, Kenntnisprüfung (what's tested, how it works, pass rates), required documents, costs, and realistic timelines.
When a nurse from Serbia, Bosnia, or the wider region receives only partial recognition of their diploma, they must choose between a knowledge exam (Kenntnisprüfung) and an adaptation program (Anpassungslehrgang). Here's what each path involves, how long it takes, what's covered, and how to prepare.
Answers to the most common questions about credential recognition in Germany – when it's required, how long it takes, what it costs, which documents to submit, and what's specific to healthcare professionals.
