Medical License (Approbation) & Job Start in Germany – with docMeds
docMeds organizes, plans, and finances the complete journey — from document review & recognition (Approbation) and language pathway to placement in the right facility.
Are you from Croatia? We assess your starting point, create the optimal recognition roadmap, and support you until you secure the right position. Note: Procedures vary by federal state (e.g., required documents, deadlines, and in some cases a knowledge exam). We manage the best route for your profile.
Requirements for Doctors from Croatia
We make it easy: you provide the basics — we handle the structure, recognition steps, appointments, and placement.
Typical minimum requirements
- Completed medical degree (diploma/certificate + course overview)
- Work references (if available: proof of employment / reference letters)
- Language target (usually B2 general German + medical language)
- Identity documents (ID card/passport, possibly police clearance depending on the procedure)
What docMeds takes care of for you
- Document check and a clear to-do list
- Approbation roadmap incl. responsible authorities & strategy
- Language pathway and preparation for medical requirements
- Placement into suitable clinics/MVZ incl. application management
How it works — step by step
A clear process: start fast, avoid mistakes, and move efficiently towards Approbation and your job.
Initial call — quick assessment of your starting point and goals (federal state/region, specialty, pace).
Document review — we check completeness, translations, formats, and create your roadmap.
Recognition strategy — we plan the best route (Approbation/temporary permission), deadlines & responsibilities.
Language & preparation — structured language path plus medical preparation (depending on your target).
Application & placement — we match you with suitable facilities and support interviews/contracts.
Start in Germany — onboarding, next steps, contacts — until everything runs smoothly.
Document checklist (Doctors)
This list covers the most common requirements. Details can vary by federal state — we will tell you exactly what you need.
Core documents
- National ID card or passport (valid)
- CV / Resume (chronological/tabular)
- Diploma/degree certificate + transcript
- Proof of work experience (if available)
- Good Standing / Certificate of Good Standing (often required — we tell you when)
- Police clearance (depending on the procedure)
- Translations/certifications (we explain format & process)
- EU citizenship (Croatian ID card or passport)
What we do with it
- Clean submission — correct, complete, on time
- Risk reduction — fewer queries, fewer delays
- Timeline planning — clear milestones until job start
- Parallel placement — job search runs while recognition progresses
We assess your situation from Croatia and clearly explain the next steps — free of charge and structured.
FAQ — Doctors from Croatia
Short & clear. In the first call, we answer everything country- and 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 journey — including structure, roadmap, and placement.
How quickly can I start?
Right after the initial call and document check. The duration depends on your documents, language level, and the responsible authorities — we provide a realistic timeline.
