Do I book the KP date myself or do they just invite me?

It really varies by Bundesland and by the local exam office. Two common models for Kenntnisprüfung scheduling: • **Invitation model:** you receive a date once your file reaches the exam authority (after Defizitbescheid / equivalence decision). • **Choice model:** they offer you a shortlist of dates, or you request a slot via email/portal. What to do (most effective): • Ask your authority: “Which office schedules the KP in my case (Ärztekammer/Prüfungsamt)?” • As soon as you have an Aktenzeichen/Defizitbescheid, contact the correct office and ask only: “Is my file already there? What’s the waiting time for the next slot?” SEO note: waiting times can be long, so planning early (even before you feel 100% ready) is often smarter.