Official Expert Answerabout 1 month ago
Yes—keep it short and “German-bureaucracy-friendly”. A good cover letter for Approbation Germany is basically an index page for your file.
Include (simple, 1 page):
• Full name, date/place of birth, nationality
• Current address + *reliable* postal address for replies
• What you request: “Antrag auf Approbation als Ärztin/Arzt” (or BE if applicable)
• List of enclosed documents (numbered, same order as the checklist)
• Contact details (email/phone) + signature + date
Tip: If you don’t have an Aktenzeichen yet, write “Aktenzeichen: noch nicht vergeben” so it’s clear. And don’t attach a long story—authorities just want structure.
Include (simple, 1 page):
• Full name, date/place of birth, nationality
• Current address + *reliable* postal address for replies
• What you request: “Antrag auf Approbation als Ärztin/Arzt” (or BE if applicable)
• List of enclosed documents (numbered, same order as the checklist)
• Contact details (email/phone) + signature + date
Tip: If you don’t have an Aktenzeichen yet, write “Aktenzeichen: noch nicht vergeben” so it’s clear. And don’t attach a long story—authorities just want structure.