Wer ist für die Anerkennung als Arzt / Ärztin in Niedersachsen zuständig?

Zuständig ist in der Regel: Landesamt für Gesundheitsberufe Niedersachsen, Hannover.

Welche Dokumente brauchen eine beglaubigte Übersetzung?

Eine beglaubigte Übersetzung brauchen: Geburtsurkunde, Ärztliches Diplom, Notenspiegel, Arbeitszeugnis, Führungszeugnis, Gesundheitszeugnis, Heiratsurkunde.

Wie lange dauert das Verfahren und was kostet es?

Übliche Dauer: 8 bis 16 Wochen. Gebühren der Behörde: 100 bis 600 Euro. Diese Angaben sind allgemein und ersetzen keine Rechtsberatung.

Medical doctor in Niedersachsen

Responsible authority

Landesamt für Gesundheitsberufe Niedersachsen

Hannover

Website

Is this profession regulated?

Yes. Regulated means: you may only work in this profession once the authority has recognised your qualification.

This profession is regulated. You may only work after the authority has recognised your qualification.

Documents you need

Passport
Copy of the page with photo and name.
No translation required
No apostille required
Birth Certificate
Proof of identity and spelling of your name.
Certified translation required
No apostille required
Medical Diploma
Your qualification is the core of the application.
Certified translation required
Apostille required
Academic Transcript
List of subjects and hours of your training.
Certified translation required
No apostille required
Employment Reference
Proof of work experience, if available.
Certified translation required
No apostille required
Curriculum Vitae
Tabular CV without gaps, in German.
No translation required
No apostille required
Police Clearance Certificate
Only required for regulated professions.
Certified translation required
No apostille required
Health Certificate
Medical certificate of fitness.
Certified translation required
No apostille required
Language Certificate
Health professions usually require B2 general and C1 professional German.
No translation required
No apostille required
Marriage Certificate
Only needed if your current name differs from the name on your qualification.
Certified translation required
No apostille required

Fees and duration

Authority fees: €100.00 to €600.00

Usual processing time: 8 to 16 weeks

Source

Open source – Last checked on 28 May 2026

Landesamt für Gesundheitsberufe Niedersachsen – Last checked on 27 June 2026

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