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Approbation in Baden-Württemberg
Regierungspräsidium Stuttgart · Stuttgart · Last verified
Processing
12–18 months
Drittstaat realistic range
Approbation
€300
Issuing-authority fee
FSP exam
€420
Chamber fee
Processing time
What Baden-Württemberg says vs what applicants report.
Official (authority source)
~15 months for the Gleichwertigkeitsgutachten
Source: rp.baden-wuerttemberg.de
Verified 12 May 2026. Plan for 12–18 months end-to-end.
Where to apply
Two different bodies.
Approbation authority
Regierungspräsidium Stuttgart — Landesanerkennungsstelle für Gesundheitsberufe (LAfG BW)
Stuttgart
Official pageFSP chamber (separate body)
Landesärztekammer Baden-Württemberg (via four Bezirksärztekammern)
No direct registration — FSP is scheduled via the Approbation authority.
How it works
The process in Baden-Württemberg.
The Approbation authority in BW is the Regierungspräsidium Stuttgart (Referat 98), not the Ärztekammer. The FSP is run separately by the Landesärztekammer. As of March 2026, the RP Stuttgart explicitly states processing takes ~15 months due to high application volume, and status enquiries by phone or email are not answered. Applications must be submitted by post — no online process. Translations done outside Germany are not accepted; use only sworn translators based in Germany.
Required documents
What Regierungspräsidium Stuttgart expects in your file.
- 01Medical degree certificate (original + certified copy)
- 02Transcript of records
- 03Approbation or licence from country of training
- 04Proof of identity (passport)
- 05CV in tabular form (tabellarischer Lebenslauf)
- 06B2 general German certificate from an approved provider
- 07FSP pass certificate (or C1 medical German equivalent)
- 08Good conduct certificate (Führungszeugnis / apostilled equivalent)
- 09Sworn translation of all non-German documents — by a translator based in Germany only
- 10Health certificate (Gesundheitszeugnis)
- 11Personalised curriculum / syllabus for Gleichwertigkeitsprüfung
Verify the current list with Regierungspräsidium Stuttgart before submitting — requirements change without public notice.
FSP in Baden-Württemberg
€420 at Landesärztekammer Baden-Württemberg (via four Bezirksärztekammern).
Three-part oral exam (~20 min each): patient history-taking, written Arztbrief, physician-to-physician handover. Standard GMK format.
Scheduling: No fixed public schedule. Invitations issued after fee payment (€420). Certificate valid 3 years.
Prepare for the FSP
What to know
Before you apply.
BW is popular but slow. If you have flexibility, eastern states process significantly faster. If you do apply here, get your personalised curriculum from your home university immediately — without it, BW cannot run a documents-based Gleichwertigkeitsprüfung and will route you to Kenntnisprüfung instead.
FAQ
Frequently asked.
How long does an Approbation application take in Baden-Württemberg?+
Regierungspräsidium Stuttgart states: "~15 months for the Gleichwertigkeitsgutachten". Last verified 12 May 2026.
What does the Approbation cost in Baden-Württemberg?+
The Approbation fee is €300. The FSP exam costs an additional €420 at Landesärztekammer Baden-Württemberg (via four Bezirksärztekammern). Additional costs typically include sworn translations (€500–1,500), apostilles, and document procurement.
Who issues the Approbation in Baden-Württemberg?+
The Approbation authority is Regierungspräsidium Stuttgart — Landesanerkennungsstelle für Gesundheitsberufe (LAfG BW), based in Stuttgart. Note that the FSP is run separately by Landesärztekammer Baden-Württemberg (via four Bezirksärztekammern) — these are two different bodies.
Where do I take the FSP for Baden-Württemberg?+
Landesärztekammer Baden-Württemberg (via four Bezirksärztekammern). Three-part oral exam (~20 min each): patient history-taking, written Arztbrief, physician-to-physician handover. Standard GMK format.
Can I apply for Approbation in Baden-Württemberg online?+
No — applications to Regierungspräsidium Stuttgart must be submitted by post. Email submissions are not processed.
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