Approbation & Job Start in Germany – with docMeds
docMeds organizes, plans, and finances the complete process – from document review & recognition (Approbation/temporary professional permit “Berufserlaubnis”) through the language pathway to placement.
Are you coming from Bosnia and Herzegovina? We review your starting position, create the optimal recognition roadmap, and support you until you find the right position. Note: Third country – a visa/entry procedure may be part of the process. Requirements vary by federal state.
Requirements for doctors from Bosnia and Herzegovina
Third-country procedures are more federal-state-specific. We ensure clarity, structure, and a realistic timeline.
Typical minimum requirements
- Completed medical degree (diploma/certificate + transcript/subject overview)
- Language target (usually B2 German + medical professional language, possibly FSP)
- Professional references (employment references, proof of activities – if available)
- Identity documents (passport and, depending on the procedure, criminal record/police clearance)
What docMeds takes care of for you
- Document review incl. format/translation and certification plan
- Recognition strategy (Approbation/Berufserlaubnis, federal state, timeline)
- Language pathway incl. preparation for FSP/knowledge exam (if required)
- Placement into suitable clinics/MVZ incl. application management
This is how it works – step by step
Optimized for third-country applicants: recognition, language, possible intermediate stages – and in parallel the right position.
Initial consultation – profile check, target federal state, specialty, desired pace.
Document review – completeness, translations/certifications, checklist & roadmap.
Submission & recognition – equivalence assessment, deadlines, communication with authorities.
Language & exam strategy – B2/FSP, if necessary preparation for the knowledge exam depending on the decision.
Placement & contract process – matching, interview support, employer communication.
Visa/entry & start – if required: documents for visa/entry, onboarding until stability.
Document checklist (Doctors – third country)
Requirements may vary by federal state. This list covers the most common third-country documents.
Core documents
- Passport (valid)
- CV (tabular)
- Diploma/certificate + transcript/subject overview
- Professional permit/license in the country of origin (if available)
- Good Standing / certificate of good conduct (if available/required)
- Employment references/proof of activities (if available)
- Criminal record / police clearance (country of origin + possibly Germany, depending on the procedure)
- Medical fitness certificate (required depending on the authority)
- Language certificates (German B2, possibly proof/appointments for FSP)
- Translations/certifications (sworn translation, possibly legalization/apostille depending on the document)
What we do with it
- Clean submission – correct, complete, submitted on time
- Risk reduction – fewer follow-up questions, fewer delays
- Planning with a timeline – clear milestones until job start
- Parallel placement – job search runs while recognition progresses
We review your starting point from Bosnia and Herzegovina and transparently show you the next steps – free of charge and structured.
FAQ – Doctors from Bosnia and Herzegovina
Short & clear. In the initial consultation, we answer everything case- and federal-state-specific.
Is the process really free of charge?
Yes. The entire process is free of charge for doctors. docMeds organizes, plans, and finances the process – including structure, roadmap, and placement.
What does the duration depend on most?
Mainly on document status, translations/certifications, language level, authority processing times, and potentially exams (FSP/knowledge exam). We provide you with a realistic timeline.
