FSP in Bayern: Fee, Format & Application
For international doctors who want to work in Germany, the Fachsprachprüfung (FSP) in Bayern is run by Bayerische Landesärztekammer (BLÄK). The exam takes place in München. Below you'll find this state's current fee, exam format and application steps.
ℹ️ Some of this information comes from secondary sources; verify on the Kammer's official page before your exam.
Bayern FSP — at a glance
| Ärztekammer | Bayerische Landesärztekammer (BLÄK) |
|---|---|
| Exam city | München |
| Fee | 550 € — Payment is requested by email with a reference number; no cash accepted. No date is assigned until full payment is made. |
| Format | 3 parts × 20 min = 60 min: Arzt-Patient · Documentation · Arzt-Arzt. Set aside 2.5-3 hours including waiting. NO practical/physical examination. |
| Pass criteria | The official page gives no explicit percentage; the 60% national standard is assumed (confirm with the Kammer). The result is announced verbally on the spot. |
| Application | After your Approbation application, the BLÄK sends a written notice; you may mark a preferred month, but it is not binding. |
| Waiting time | Uncertain, can be long — a sign of high volume (one of Germany's highest-throughput exam centers). |
What's specific to this state?
Committee of 2 physicians + 1 linguist. The FaMed-Test is recognized as an alternative in Bayern.
Dialect note: Bairisch — Germany's most distinctive dialect; keep it in mind for real-world patient contact, though the exam is in Hochdeutsch. The exam expects standard Hochdeutsch from you; but the simulated patient may slip into everyday speech — so knowing the regional dialect helps.
Practice the exam in Bayern format
A real FSP simulation with an AI patient in this state's format — anamnesis, Arztbrief and case presentation.
How do you apply?
After your Approbation application, the BLÄK sends a written notice; you may mark a preferred month, but it is not binding.
General rule: you don't apply directly to the Kammer. First you apply to the relevant state authority (Approbation / Berufserlaubnis); that authority refers you to the FSP. Start preparing early — waiting times range from weeks to months depending on the state.
Official source
For current and binding information, always rely on the Kammer's official page: Bayerische Landesärztekammer (BLÄK) — official FSP page ↗