Costs
What does this actually cost?
No mystery package.
Let's see where the money goes.
Passport Certification
Medical College & Higher Education Documents
Birth Certificate
Medical Syndicate Certificate
Police Clearance / Fingerprint
CV / Lebenslauf
Free — just your time.
Final External Relations Authentication
Send Documents to Germany
These are the amounts we paid, not official fixed fees. Prices and requirements can change — check first. Last checked: September 2026.
Before paying for an FSP or KP course...
CHECK FUNDING FIRST. 👀
Depending on your individual eligibility, approved professional training may be funded through programs such as a Bildungsgutschein from the Agentur für Arbeit or Jobcenter.
- 1Find course
- 2Check eligibility
- 3Talk to Agentur für Arbeit / Jobcenter
- 4Apply
- 5Funding may be available if approved
Some eligible doctors may receive funding for approved preparation courses. Check before paying privately.
Someone offers you a €3,000–€5,000 package?
ASK WHAT'S INSIDE.
- Lawyer €?
- Application €?
- Translation €?
- FSP exam €?
- KP exam €?
- Preparation course €?
- Company service €?
- Other €?
Don't automatically say yes. Don't automatically say no. Ask for the breakdown.
KNOW WHAT YOU'RE PAYING FOR.
Before you sign anything ⚠️
Don't sign a contract or document if you are not allowed to keep a copy.
Before signing:
- • Read the whole document.
- • Make sure you understand what you are agreeing to.
- • Never sign blank or incomplete papers.
- • Make sure both sides sign the final version where applicable.
- • Ask for your own copy immediately.
- • Keep the signed copy, emails, invoices and payment receipts together.
If someone tells you:
“You can sign it, but you can't have a copy.”
don't sign until you understand why and have received appropriate advice.
A signature can have legal consequences.
Keep a copy of everything you sign.
Need legal advice about a contract? Ask an independent qualified lawyer.
“They told me they paid for my course.”
WHO ACTUALLY FUNDED IT?
- Is the course privately paid?
- Is it publicly funded?
- Is the provider/course eligible for Bildungsgutschein?
- Can I apply directly?
- Is the exam fee separate?
- What exactly is the company charging me for?
Understand first.
Pay second.