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Approbation in Thüringen
Thüringer Landesverwaltungsamt · Weimar · Last verified
Processing
4–9 months
Drittstaat realistic range
Approbation
Not published
Issuing-authority fee
FSP exam
€600
Chamber fee
Processing time
What Thüringen says vs what applicants report.
Official (authority source)
Berufserlaubnis target: 4–6 weeks after complete file (Positionspapier LÄK/LVA/UK Jena, April 2023). Approbation: not published.
Source: bundesaerztekammer.de
Verified 12 May 2026. Plan for 4–9 months end-to-end.
Where to apply
Two different bodies.
Approbation authority
Thüringer Landesverwaltungsamt · Referat 550, Weimarplatz 4, 99423 Weimar
Weimar
Official pageFSP chamber (separate body)
Landesärztekammer Thüringen · held in Jena
Direct registration: candidates register with the chamber directly.
How it works
The process in Thüringen.
Approbation authority: Thüringer Landesverwaltungsamt, Referat 550. Documents must be sent by post; email submissions are not processed. The Berufserlaubnis requires a binding Einstellungszusage from a Thüringen employer (a Hospitationsvertrag is explicitly not sufficient). FSP is registered directly with the LÄK Thüringen, not via the authority. Thüringen has the highest FSP pass rate in Germany: 74% (2023). The Kenntnisprüfung is organised at Universitätsklinikum Jena.
Required documents
What Thüringer Landesverwaltungsamt expects in your file.
- 01Medical degree (certified copy)
- 02Transcript
- 03Home-country licence
- 04Passport
- 05Tabular CV
- 06B2 German certificate
- 07Police clearance
- 08Health certificate
- 09Sworn translations
- 10Binding Einstellungszusage from Thüringen employer (Hospitationsvertrag explicitly insufficient)
Verify the current list with Thüringer Landesverwaltungsamt before submitting — requirements change without public notice.
FSP in Thüringen
€600 at Landesärztekammer Thüringen.
Three-part oral exam (60 min total): Arzt-Patienten-Gespräch (20 min), Arztbrief, Arzt-Arzt-Gespräch. Standard GMK format. FSP fee €600.
Scheduling: Direct online registration by email (PDF Anmeldeformular) with B2 certificate. Invitation ~14 days before exam. Cancellations post-invitation: non-refundable. Pass rate: 74% (2023, highest in Germany).
Prepare for the FSP
What to know
Before you apply.
The 74% FSP pass rate is the best in Germany, considerably above the national range of 44–74%. Whether this reflects easier grading or better-prepared applicants arriving in Thüringen is not publicly documented, but it is a real data point worth factoring in. The binding Einstellungszusage requirement is strict. Confirm this with any prospective employer before applying.
FAQ
Frequently asked.
How long does an Approbation application take in Thüringen?+
Thüringer Landesverwaltungsamt states: "Berufserlaubnis target: 4–6 weeks after complete file (Positionspapier LÄK/LVA/UK Jena, April 2023). Approbation: not published.". Last verified 12 May 2026.
What does the Approbation cost in Thüringen?+
Thüringen has not published a fixed Approbation fee. Request the current amount from the authority. The FSP exam costs an additional €600 at Landesärztekammer Thüringen. Additional costs typically include sworn translations (€500–1,500), apostilles, and document procurement.
Who issues the Approbation in Thüringen?+
The Approbation authority is Thüringer Landesverwaltungsamt · Referat 550, Weimarplatz 4, 99423 Weimar, based in Weimar. Note that the FSP is run separately by Landesärztekammer Thüringen; these are two different bodies.
Where do I take the FSP for Thüringen?+
Landesärztekammer Thüringen · held in Jena. Three-part oral exam (60 min total): Arzt-Patienten-Gespräch (20 min), Arztbrief, Arzt-Arzt-Gespräch. Standard GMK format. FSP fee €600.
Can I apply for Approbation in Thüringen online?+
No. Applications to Thüringer Landesverwaltungsamt must be submitted by post; email submissions are not processed.
Do I need a job offer to apply in Thüringen?+
Yes. Thüringen requires proof of intent to work in the state: a job offer, Hospitationszusage, employer commitment, or in some cases a registered address or language course booking. Prepare this evidence before submitting your application.
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