Prerequisites
- You have successfully completed training as an emergency paramedic outside of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland and are entitled to work independently as an emergency paramedic there.
- You want to work as an emergency paramedic in Germany.
- Personal Aptitude: You are reliable to work as an EMT and have no criminal record.
- Medical suitability: You can work mentally and physically as an emergency paramedic.
- You have German language skills at the required language level. This is usually language level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Documents required
The responsible authority will tell you which documents you need to submit. Important documents are generally:
- Proof of identity (identity card or passport)
- Marriage certificate (if your name has changed due to marriage)
- CV
- Evidence of your professional qualifications (e.g. certificates, professional certificates)
- Training certificates
- Evidence of your relevant professional experience as an emergency paramedic
- Evidence of other relevant knowledge for working as an emergency paramedic
- You do not yet live or work in the EU, EEA or Switzerland? Then you must prove that you want to work in Germany in this profession. Evidence can be: applications for a job, proof of your application for an entry visa for employment or a personal declaration
You usually hand in these documents later. The responsible office will inform you when you should hand in the documents:
- Proof of your personal suitability: Criminal record extract or certificate of good conduct from your country of origin. The proof must be no more than 3 months old when the application is submitted.
- Proof of your health suitability: Medical certificate. The proof must be no more than 3 months old when you submit your application.
- Proof of your German language skills: Language certificate
The competent authority will inform you which documents you must submit as a simple copy, a certified copy or the original.
Please note
The permit procedure also includes an examination of equivalence (recognition procedure). You can apply for a separate notice of the result of the examination.
As a late repatriate, you can choose to go through the recognition process according to the laws mentioned here or according to the Federal Expellees Act. You can decide for yourself. The responsible authority will advise you on which process is right for you.
Deadlines
No