Official Expert Answer
Hi Wira, no, you do not automatically receive the Berufserlaubnis after passing the FSP. Even if passing is an important requirement, you must apply for the Berufserlaubnis separately – namely at the state Approbationsbehörde of the respective federal state. If you work or would like to work in Bavaria, Berlin, Hamburg or Thuringia, you can even apply directly online: 👉 https://verwaltung.bund.de/leistungsverzeichnis/DE/leistung/99018055001000/herausgeber/BE-L100108_325539/region/110000000000 Also important to know: The Berufserlaubnis is usually limited to one federal state and a specific duration, usually 1 to 2 years. If you are already looking for a job in parallel, this blog post will help you: https://get2germany.com/de/blog/bewerbung-als-arzt All the best for your next steps! 🩺 Anna from Get2Germany