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Dentist; Applying for a Certificate of No Objection to Work Abroad
If you would like to practice as a dentist abroad, you will generally need a certificate of good standing.
Forms
Forms
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Antrag auf Ausstellung eines Certificate of good standing für alle akademischen Heilberufe außer Ärztinnen und Ärzte
This form can be submitted electronically without signature (e.g. via a secure contact form or by e-mail) or in paper form to the responsible authority.
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Procedure details
Description
The Certificate of Good Standing serves as proof of authorization to practice dentistry without restriction in Germany. The Certificate of Good Standing also confirms that no disciplinary proceedings have been initiated and no disciplinary measures have been taken.
Requirements
The professional activity must have been carried out most recently in Bavaria.
Required documents
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Certificate of good conduct of document type "O
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Clearance certificate of the Bavarian State Dental Association(Original or in the form of a copy officially or notarially certified in Germany)
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Approbationsurkunde(Copy certified by a German seal authority or a German notary)
Proceedings
You can apply to the relevant authority for a Certificate of Good Standing.
If you are currently practicing or have previously practiced your profession in Upper Bavaria, Lower Bavaria, Swabia, or the Upper Palatinate, and wish to practice the corresponding dental profession abroad in the future, the Government of Upper Bavaria is the competent authority for issuing the Certificate of Good Standing. If you practice in the other Bavarian administrative districts, the Government of Lower Franconia is the competent authority.
Fees
- Certificate of Good Standing (in German only): 60.00 EUR
- Certificate of Good Standing, bilingual (German and English): 80.00 EUR
Deadlines
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Processing time
Processing the application for a Certificate of Good Standing may take several weeks.
Legal bases
Related issues
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Healthcare Profession; Applying for a Certificate of No Objection to Work Abroad
If you wish to work abroad in a healthcare profession (e.g., midwife, physical therapist, speech-language pathologist), you will generally need a “Certificate of Good Standing.” For professions requiring a medical license (e.g., physician), you can find information under “Related Topics.”
Status: 21.07.2026
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Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Gesundheit, Pflege und Prävention (Bavarian State Ministry of Health, Care and Prevention)
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