
Which visa fits you? Four routes for doctors and dentists, compared on one page.
Recognition visa, recognition partnership, Opportunity Card and EU Blue Card
Who each route is for, whether you need a job offer, and whether you can work as a doctor or dentist
2026 Blue Card salary threshold for shortage occupations
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For the full step-by-step path, see our course Roadmap to Germany: Doctors & Dentists (2026).
General information, not legal advice. Always check the current checklist of the German mission in your country.