Applying for an EU certificate of conformity for dentists
Source: Zuständigkeitsfinder Schleswig-Holstein (Linie6Plus)
Service Description
If you have completed your dental studies in Germany and then wish to work in another EU country, in many cases you will need an EU certificate of conformity.
Have you completed your dental studies in Germany and would like to work in another EU country? In this case, you will need an EU certificate of conformity. This confirms that your basic dental training meets the minimum requirements of the European Union (EU).
The EU certificate of conformity makes it easier for you to have your training certificates recognized. Authorities abroad regularly require the EU certificate of conformity as part of the recognition procedure or authorization procedure for practicing dentistry.
Application
How you apply for your EU certificate of conformity depends on when and where you obtained your degree.
If you completed your dental studies in the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG) after January 20, 1980, you can apply for an EU certificate of conformity online or in writing to the Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM).
If you completed your dental studies in the Federal Republic of Germany before January 20, 1980, please contact the state authority responsible for you.
If you completed your dental studies in the German Democratic Republic (GDR), please contact the state authority responsible for you.
You can obtain an EU certificate of conformity for your further training as a specialist dentist from the relevant state medical association. As this is often not sufficient for the recognition or admission procedure in the destination country, you should also apply for the EU certificate of conformity for your basic training.
If you completed your dental studies in another EU country, in a contracting state of the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, the authorities of the respective state are responsible.
Teaser
If you have completed your dental studies in Germany and then wish to work in another EU country, in many cases you will need an EU certificate of conformity.
Process flow
If you graduated in dentistry in the Federal Republic of Germany after January 20, 1980, 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
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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.
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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.
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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 positively reviewed, you will receive the EU certificate of conformity by post.
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If you provide your e-mail address in advance, you can also receive the certificate in advance as an electronically certified copy.
Requirements
- You can prove that you have successfully completed a degree in dentistry in Germany.
Which documents are required?
You must submit the following with your application:
- Your dental examination certificate.
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If your certificates show different names due to marriage or other changes:
- Marriage certificate or
- Extract from the civil status register or
- other proof.
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You must submit all certificates as
- officially certified copy or
- an original electronic document or
- an officially certified electronic copy.
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Please note:
- Original electronic documents or officially certified electronic copies must have a qualified electronic signature.
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Electronic copies without a qualified electronic signature, for example simple scans, are not sufficient.
What are the fees?
There are no costs.
What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?
There is no deadline.
Processing duration
Processing time: 2 - 3 WeeksIn der Regel dauert die Bearbeitung Ihres Antrags ungefähr 2 Wochen.
Legal basis
Appeal
- Objection
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Action before the administrative court
What else should I know?
There are no indications or special features.
Weiterführende Informationen
Author
Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM)
Forwarding service: Deep link to the original portal
The text was automatically translated based on the German content.




