Professional Licensing Guide
Professional Equivalence & Licensing Guide
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UAE
→ United Kingdom
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UAE
→ United States
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UAE
→ Canada
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UAE
→ Australia
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UAE
→ New Zealand
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UAE
→ Germany
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UAE
→ France
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UAE
→ Spain
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UAE
→ Italy
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UAE
→ Netherlands
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UAE
→ Sweden
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UAE
→ Norway
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UAE
→ Denmark
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UAE
→ Switzerland
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UAE
→ Belgium
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UAE
→ Austria
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UAE
→ Ireland
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UAE
→ Portugal
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UAE
→ Saudi Arabia
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UAE
→ UAE
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UAE
→ Qatar
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UAE
→ Kuwait
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UAE
→ Bahrain
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UAE
→ Oman
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UAE
→ Jordan
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UAE
→ Malaysia
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UAE
→ Singapore
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UAE → Germany
Prepared licensing pathway report
DataFlow: Not Required for This Destination
Licensing Body
State Health Authority (Approbation)
Language
German B2 mandatory; C1 for many states
Timeline
12–24 months
Fees
~€300–800
Official & Useful Links
Exam / Assessment
Kenntnisprüfung (if equivalence not granted)
Required Documents
- Apostilled degree & transcripts
- German translation by sworn translator
- Clinical practice proof
- Language certificate B2/C1
Registration Steps — In Order
1
Submit application to state health authority (Anerkennung)
2
Receive Defizitbescheid or full equivalence
3
Complete adaptation period (Anpassungslehrgang) if required
4
Pass Kenntnisprüfung if required
5
Receive Approbation (full license)
Important Tip
Without German B2+, the process cannot proceed regardless of clinical experience.