Landarztprämie – Förderung der Niederlassung von Ärzten und Psychotherapeuten im ländlichen Raum (Bayern)
Doctors can get up to €60,000 to open a practice in rural Bavaria.
Record checked Oct 21, 2026 · official source confirmed 14 Nov, 06:01 UTC
Summary
Bavarian state grant of up to €60,000 for doctors (up to €20,000 for psychotherapists) who open a contracted practice in a municipality of 20,000 inhabitants or fewer; branch practices up to €15,000.
Dream spread
Doctors can get up to €60,000 to open a practice in rural Bavaria.
Relocation reality check
Practice must be kept and actively run for at least 60 months and fit the regional needs plan; application within six months of the reference date; listed specialties only.
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Eligibility
GPs, paediatricians, gynaecologists, ophthalmologists, surgeons, orthopaedists, dermatologists, ENT, neurologists, urologists, psychotherapists, child psychiatrists (40,000-inhabitant limit) and MVZs settling in eligible Bavarian towns.
Conditions
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Local job required
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Costs & money
The amounts & terms on record from the official source. USD figures are estimates.
- Incentive
- 5,000 EUR – 60,000 EURConditions apply — read the catch before counting on it.
- Duration
- 60 months (about 5 years)
- Property purchase
- Not required
- Tax
- Business subsidy; generally taxable.
True cost to move
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- Flights & logistics$1,200
- Temporary housing (90 days)$2,400
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1. Confirm official eligibility
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2. Gather income & employment proof
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4. Prepare health coverage
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Source trail
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“Bei einer Niederlassung beträgt die Förderung bis zu 60.000 Euro”
Primary official sourceLast checked Oct 21, 2026- Secondary referenceLast checked Oct 21, 2026
Rule changes
CasaSedora last checked the official source on 14 Nov 2026. Changes appear here once two independent automated checks agree on them, or a person confirms them.
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