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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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