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Approbation in Saarland
Landesamt für Soziales · Saarbrücken · Last verified
Processing
4–9 months
Drittstaat realistic range
Approbation
Not published
Issuing-authority fee
FSP exam
Not published
Chamber fee
Processing time
What Saarland says vs what applicants report.
Official (authority source)
No state-specific figure published. Federal 4-month statutory frame applies after a complete file.
Community / reported
No state-specific data found. Small state and chamber suggests below-average volumes.
Verified 12 May 2026. Plan for 4–9 months end-to-end.
Where to apply
Two different bodies.
Approbation authority
Landesamt für Soziales — Zentralstelle für Gesundheitsberufe / Landesprüfungsamt
Saarbrücken
Official pageFSP chamber (separate body)
No FSP at Ärztekammer Saarland — Saarland accepts alternatives
No direct registration — FSP is scheduled via the Approbation authority.
How it works
The process in Saarland.
Saarland is notable for not running its own FSP — candidates can use the telc Deutsch B2/C1 Medizin exam or the PKT (Patientenkommunikationstest) instead of a chamber exam. This gives applicants flexibility to schedule their language exam independently. Drittstaat intake is also handled via ProfeS GmbH (same provider as RLP). Application by post only.
Required documents
What Landesamt für Soziales expects in your file.
- 01Medical degree (certified copy)
- 02Transcript
- 03Home-country licence
- 04Passport
- 05CV
- 06B2 German certificate
- 07C1 medical German certificate (FSP from any German LÄK, telc B2/C1 Medizin, or PKT)
- 08Police clearance
- 09Health certificate
- 10Sworn translations
Verify the current list with Landesamt für Soziales before submitting — requirements change without public notice.
FSP in Saarland
Not published at No FSP at Ärztekammer Saarland.
No chamber FSP. Accepted alternatives: FSP from any German Landesärztekammer; telc-Zertifikat Deutsch B2/C1 Medizin Fachsprachprüfung; Patientenkommunikationstest (PKT) of Freiburg International Academy. Candidates choose their preferred route.
Scheduling: No chamber exam — see accepted alternatives above.
Prepare for the FSP
What to know
Before you apply.
If you already hold a telc B2/C1 Medizin certificate, Saarland accepts it directly — no need to wait for a chamber FSP slot. This is the only western state where this applies alongside Schleswig-Holstein.
FAQ
Frequently asked.
How long does an Approbation application take in Saarland?+
Saarland does not publish a state-specific figure; the federal 4-month frame applies after a complete file. Community/reported data: No state-specific data found. Small state and chamber suggests below-average volumes.. Last verified 12 May 2026.
What does the Approbation cost in Saarland?+
Saarland has not published a fixed Approbation fee — request the current amount from the authority. Additional costs typically include sworn translations (€500–1,500), apostilles, and document procurement.
Who issues the Approbation in Saarland?+
The Approbation authority is Landesamt für Soziales — Zentralstelle für Gesundheitsberufe / Landesprüfungsamt, based in Saarbrücken. Note that the FSP is run separately by No FSP at Ärztekammer Saarland — these are two different bodies.
Where do I take the FSP for Saarland?+
No FSP at Ärztekammer Saarland — Saarland accepts alternatives. No chamber FSP. Accepted alternatives: FSP from any German Landesärztekammer; telc-Zertifikat Deutsch B2/C1 Medizin Fachsprachprüfung; Patientenkommunikationstest (PKT) of Freiburg International Academy. Candidates choose their preferred route.
Can I apply for Approbation in Saarland online?+
No — applications to Landesamt für Soziales must be submitted by post. Email submissions are not processed.
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