FSP in Rheinland-Pfalz: Fee, Format & Application
For international doctors who want to work in Germany, the Fachsprachprüfung (FSP) in Rheinland-Pfalz is run by Bezirksärztekammer Rheinhessen / LÄK Rheinland-Pfalz. The exam takes place in Mainz. Below you'll find this state's current fee, exam format and application steps.
Rheinland-Pfalz FSP — at a glance
| Ärztekammer | Bezirksärztekammer Rheinhessen / LÄK Rheinland-Pfalz |
|---|---|
| Exam city | Mainz |
| Fee | 470 € — 470 € as of 01.01.2026 (raised from the previous 425 €). |
| Format | The official page gives no part-by-part detail; the national standard is assumed — confirm. C1 level. |
| Pass criteria | No explicit score; C1 professional language. |
| Application | ONLY by email: registration form + LSJV Koblenz approval + at least a B2 certificate + CV + passport. The exam is in Mainz (Bauhofstr. 5a). |
| Waiting time | Quarterly planning; the invitation comes ≥2 weeks before the exam. Candidates needing a visa are notified ≥8 weeks in advance. |
What's specific to this state?
All communication by email. The FaMed-Test is fully recognized here. Cancellation: with less than 14 days' notice the full fee is forfeited.
Dialect note: Pfälzisch / Rheinhessisch — pronounced in everyday speech; 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 Rheinland-Pfalz format
A real FSP simulation with an AI patient in this state's format — anamnesis, Arztbrief and case presentation.
How do you apply?
ONLY by email: registration form + LSJV Koblenz approval + at least a B2 certificate + CV + passport. The exam is in Mainz (Bauhofstr. 5a).
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: Bezirksärztekammer Rheinhessen / LÄK Rheinland-Pfalz — official FSP page ↗