Applying for an EU certificate of conformity for doctors

If you completed your studies in human medicine in the Federal Republic of Germany after December 20, 1976, you can apply for the EU certificate of conformity online or in writing by post to the Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM).

Online application

• Go to the website of the federal portal and complete the online application.
  • You need a BundID user account to apply via the federal portal.
• Upload your documents directly, either
  • as original electronic documents or
  • as officially certified electronic copies or
• send your documents as officially certified copies by post.
• The BfArM will check your application and contact you if there are any queries or incomplete documents.
• After a positive review of your application and your documents, you will receive the EU certificate of conformity as an electronically sealed document in your user account mailbox or by post.

Written application

• Send an informal letter together with your supporting documents by post to the BfArM.
• Please include the following information in the letter:
  • Name,
  • Address (for sending the certificate),
  • e-mail address,
  • telephone number,
  • optional, if you have previously received an EU certificate of conformity from the BfArM: file number at that time.
• The BfArM will check your application and contact you if there are any queries or incomplete documents.
• Once your application and documents have been approved, you will receive the EU certificate of conformity by post.
• If you provide your e-mail address, you can also receive the certificate as an electronically sealed document.

• You can prove that you have successfully completed a degree in human medicine in Germany.

You must submit the following with your application

• Your medical examination certificate or
• your certificate of the state medical examination.
• If applicable, your certificate of preparation as a medical assistant.
  • Only applies if a preparation period was planned for the completion of your medical training.
• If your certificates show different names due to marriage or other changes:
  • Marriage certificate or
  • Extract from the civil status register or
  • other evidence.

You must submit all documents as

• officially certified copy or
• an original electronic document or
• an officially certified electronic copy.

Please note:

• Original electronic documents or officially certified electronic copies must have a qualified electronic signature.
• Electronic copies without a qualified electronic signature, for example simple scans, are not sufficient.
  

There are no costs.

There is no deadline.

• Article 24 of Directive 2005/36/EC on the recognition of professional qualifications
• Annex V, point 5.1.1 (Evidence of formal qualifications in basic medical training) to Directive 2005/36/EC on the recognition of professional qualifications
• § Section 12 (7) of the Federal Medical Code (BÄO)

• Contradiction
• Action before the administrative court
  

There are no indications or special features.

12.03.2024