🇸🇾 Doctors from Syria

Medical License & Career Start in Germany – with docMeds

The entire process is free of charge for doctors.

docMeds organizes, plans, and finances the complete process – from document review & recognition (medical license / temporary license) to language pathway and job placement.

Third country: Depending on the federal state, additional steps may apply (e.g. equivalency assessment, knowledge exam, temporary license as an interim stage). In addition, a visa/entry process may be required. We manage everything in a structured and transparent way.

Are you coming from Syria? We assess your individual situation, create the optimal recognition roadmap, and support you all the way to the right position. Note: Third country – requirements, documents, and processing times vary by federal state and individual case.

Requirements for Doctors from Syria

Third-country procedures are more federal-state specific. We provide clarity, structure, and a realistic timeline.

Typical minimum requirements

  • Completed medical degree (diploma/certificate + transcript)
  • Language target (usually B2 German + medical language exam, if applicable)
  • Professional references (employment certificates, proof of experience – if available)
  • Identity & reliability documents (passport, police clearance depending on procedure)

What docMeds handles for you

  • Document review including formatting, translation, and certification plan
  • Recognition strategy (medical license / temporary license, federal state, timeline)
  • Language pathway including preparation for language/knowledge exams if required
  • Placement with suitable hospitals/MVZ incl. application management

This is how it works – step by step

Optimized for third countries: recognition, language, interim stages if applicable – and parallel job placement.

1

Initial consultation – profile review, target federal state, specialty, desired pace.

2

Document review – completeness, translations/certifications, checklist & roadmap.

3

Submission & recognition – equivalency assessment, deadlines, communication with authorities.

4

Language & exam strategy – B2/FSP, knowledge exam preparation if required.

5

Placement & contract process – matching, interview support, employer communication.

6

Visa/entry & start – if required: visa/entry documents, onboarding until stability.

Document checklist (Doctors – Third Country)

Requirements may vary by federal state. This list covers the most common third-country documents.

Basic documents

  • Passport (valid)
  • Curriculum vitae (tabular)
  • Diploma/certificate + transcript
  • Medical license in country of origin (if available)
  • Good standing certificate (if available/required)
  • Employment references (if available)
  • Police clearance (Syria + Germany if applicable)
  • Medical certificate (required by some authorities)
  • Language certificates (German B2, proof/appointments for FSP if applicable)
  • Translations/certifications (certified translation, legalization/apostille depending on document)

What we do with them

  • Clean submission – correct, complete, on time
  • Risk reduction – fewer follow-up questions, fewer delays
  • Timeline planning – clear milestones up to job start
  • Parallel placement – job search runs while recognition progresses
Would you like to start with docMeds?

We assess your situation from Syria and clearly outline the next steps – free of charge and structured.

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FAQ – Doctors from Syria

Short & clear. We answer everything case- and state-specific in the initial consultation.

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, processing times of authorities, visa/entry, and exams if applicable. We provide a realistic timeline.

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