Foreign doctors, dentists, pharmacists, and midwives who want to work in Germany face a long bureaucratic process to see their qualifications recognised. Despite the clear need to increase the number of doctors and other medical professionals, the current system in Germany for recognising foreign qualifications remains complex and slow. The new draft law aims to standardise and digitise recognition procedures across federal states. AdvertisementDigitisationThe draft law allows for the electronic transmission of documents and data exchange between authorities, replacing previously mandatory paper submissions. In 2024, the number of foreign doctors working in Germany reached a record 68,000 – an increase of nearly seven percent on 2023, according to the German Medical Association.