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Which federal state fits your Approbation?
Take a short quiz, then compare all 16 federal states side by side: processing time, fees and how each authority works.
- Curated from official sources and the experience of thousands of applicants.
- Compare up to three states in one table.
- Each state has its own page with the details.
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Each federal state in detail
Processing times, fees and what each authority asks for.
FAQ
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Yes. Processing times, the Berufserlaubnis and exam waiting times differ a lot between federal states.
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