Approbation & Job Start in Germany – with docMeds
docMeds organizes, plans, and finances the complete pathway – from document check & recognition (Approbation/professional permit) to language pathway and placement.
You are from Egypt? We review your current situation, build the optimal recognition roadmap, and support you until you start in the right position. Note: Third-country – visa process/entry formalities may be part of the pathway. Requirements vary by federal state.
Requirements for Doctors from Egypt
Third-country procedures are more dependent on the federal state. We ensure clarity, structure, and a realistic timeline.
Typical minimum requirements
- Completed medical degree (diploma/certificate + subject overview/transcript)
- Language target (usually B2 German + medical terminology, possibly FSP)
- Professional evidence (references/employment certificates, proof of duties – if available)
- Identity documents (passport, possibly a certificate of good conduct depending on the procedure)
What docMeds takes care of for you
- Document check including a translation and legalization/notarization plan
- Recognition strategy (Approbation/professional permit, federal state, timeline)
- Language pathway including preparation for FSP/knowledge exam (if required)
- Placement into suitable clinics/MVZ incl. application management
How it works – step by step
Optimized for third-country candidates: recognition, language, possible interim stages – and the right job in parallel.
Initial consultation – profile check, target federal state, specialty, desired pace.
Document review – completeness, translations/legalizations, checklist & roadmap.
Submission & recognition – equivalence assessment, deadlines, communication with authorities.
Language & exam strategy – B2/FSP, and possibly knowledge exam preparation 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 can vary by federal state. This list covers the most common third-country documents.
Core documents
- Passport (valid)
- CV/Resume (tabular format)
- Diploma/certificate + subject overview/transcript
- Professional license in the country of origin (if available)
- Good standing / certificate of no objections (if available/required)
- Employment references/proof of duties (if available)
- Certificate of good conduct (country of origin + possibly Germany, depending on the procedure)
- Medical certificate (required by some authorities)
- Language certificates (German B2, possibly evidence/appointments for FSP)
- Translations/legalizations (sworn translations, possibly apostille/legalization)
What we do with it
- Clean submission – correct, complete, on time
- Risk reduction – fewer follow-up questions, fewer delays
- Planning with a timeline – clear milestones until job start
- Parallel placement – job search continues while recognition progresses
We review your situation from Egypt and transparently outline the next steps – free of charge and structured.
FAQ – Doctors from Egypt
Short & clear. In the initial consultation, we clarify everything case-by-case 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 pathway – including structure, roadmap, and placement.
What does the duration depend on the most?
Mainly on document status, translations/legalizations, language level, authority processing times, and possibly exams (FSP/knowledge exam). We provide you with a realistic timeline.
