Healthcare & care · Logopäde / Logopädin
Speech therapist (Logopäde)
Speech therapists treat speech, language, voice and swallowing disorders and are in steady demand. It's a regulated profession, so recognition of your qualification and the permission to use the title are required. Because the work is language-based, strong German matters more than in most health roles.
- Who recognises it
- The state recognition office — speech therapy (Logopädie) is a regulated health profession.
- German level
- B2–C1 German — you work directly with language.
- Typical salary
- ≈ €2,800–3,600 gross/month.
- How long it takes
- 3–6 months once documents are complete.
How recognition works
- 1Find your state's recognition office via the Recognition Finder.
- 2Submit your qualification + transcript for an equivalence assessment.
- 3Close any gaps with an adaptation course or knowledge test.
- 4Reach the required German level and receive the permission to practise.
Documents you'll need
- Speech therapy qualification (certified translation)
- Transcript of hours and subjects
- Proof of work experience
- German language certificate (B2–C1)
- Passport + CV
💶 Costs & translations
Recognition fees are typically €100–600. Budget extra for certified German translations of your documents and, in some countries, an apostille/legalisation. Adaptation courses or exams can add further cost.
🤝 Come first, recognise here
For regulated jobs you can use a recognition partnership (Anerkennungspartnerschaft): enter Germany with a job offer and finish the recognition after you arrive, instead of waiting abroad.
Your visa routes
Last verified 2026-06-30. Recognition rules vary by federal state and change over time — always confirm with the official portal linked above.