Medical License (Approbation) & Job Start in Germany – with docMeds
docMeds organizes, plans, and finances the full journey – from document review & recognition (Approbation / temporary license) to the language pathway and placement.
Are you coming from Turkey? We assess your starting point, create the optimal recognition roadmap, and support you all the way to the right position. Note: Third country – visa/entry formalities can be part of the process. Requirements vary by federal state.
Requirements for Doctors from Turkey
Third-country procedures are more dependent on the federal state. We provide clarity, structure, and a realistic timeline.
Typical Minimum Requirements
- Completed medical degree (diploma/certificate + transcript)
- Language target (usually B2 German + medical language, possibly FSP)
- Employment references (work certificates, proof of activity – if available)
- Identity documents (passport, and possibly a police clearance certificate depending on the procedure)
What docMeds Handles for You
- Document review including a plan for formats, translations, and certifications
- Recognition strategy (Approbation/temporary license, federal state, timeline)
- Language pathway incl. preparation for FSP/knowledge exam (if required)
- Placement into suitable clinics/MVZ incl. application management
How It Works – Step by Step
Optimized for third countries: recognition, language, possible interim stages – and in parallel, the right job placement.
Initial consultation – profile check, target federal state, specialty, desired timeline.
Document check – completeness, translations/certifications, checklist & roadmap.
Submission & recognition – equivalency assessment, deadlines, communication with authorities.
Language & exam strategy – B2/FSP, and if needed, 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 everything is stable.
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/Resume (tabular format)
- Diploma/Certificate + transcript
- Medical license in home country (if available)
- Good Standing (if available/required)
- Employment references / proof of activity (if available)
- Police clearance certificate (home country + possibly Germany, depending on the procedure)
- Medical certificate (may be required by the authority)
- Language certificates (German B2, and if applicable proof/appointments for FSP)
- Translations/certifications (sworn translation, possibly apostille/legalization)
What We Do With It
- Clean submission – correct, complete, on time
- Risk reduction – fewer follow-up questions, fewer delays
- Timeline planning – clear milestones until job start
- Parallel placement – job search runs while recognition progresses
We review your situation from Turkey and clearly outline the next steps – free of charge and structured.
FAQ – Doctors from Turkey
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 journey – including structure, roadmap, and placement.
What does the duration depend on the most?
Mainly on document status, translations/certifications, language level, processing times at the authorities, and any required exams (FSP/knowledge exam). We provide a realistic timeline.
