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In which federal states do you get a Bescheid from abroad the fastest?

Sophie P · Accepted Answer

Hello Omar, thank you for your question! So that we can help you specifically, it would be important to know whether you mean the feedback on the Gleichwertigkeitsprüfung of your documents with "Bescheid" or the final Approbationsbescheid? Interesting for you, since you are still abroad: You can generally submit the Approbationsantrag completely from abroad. However, there is currently no possibility in any federal state to handle the process completely digitally. In most federal states, the application remains in writing, so documents must be submitted by post in the original or with certified copies. Many authorities at least offer online forms with which you can enter data in advance or make appointments - these make the start easier, but do not replace the actual application. For further steps such as personal appearances or the final examination of certain documents, a later presence in the federal state may be required. Basically, the processing time depends heavily on the responsible authority, the completeness of your documents and the federal state. Smaller federal states such as Brandenburg, Saxony Anhalt or Mecklenburg-Vorpommern often process applications faster, as fewer applications are received there. In Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg or North Rhine-Westphalia, it usually takes longer because the authorities are heavily utilized. 📍 It is also important: The Approbation is always applied for in the federal state in which you want to work, and parallel applications are not possible! Language tests or a Kenntnisprüfung can additionally extend the process. So if you value a faster decision and are still abroad, the chances are often better in smaller federal states. Would you like to say more precisely which Bescheid you mean? Then we can help you more specifically. Best regards, Sophie