VisaWho this applies to
Use this guide if you are checking telc Deutsch before choosing an exam, paying a centre, or submitting a document. It does not decide eligibility, an exemption, or certificate acceptance for an individual case.
Key decisions
- Identify the authority or institution receiving your proof.
- Confirm the exact certificate, level, exam version, and document format it accepts.
- Verify local booking, ID, fee, result, cancellation, and timing details with official sources.
Detailed explanation
Where telc B1/B2 is used
- Nursing professional recognition (Anerkennung) often requires telc Deutsch B2 or telc Deutsch B1·B2 Pflege.
- Work-permit and Blue Card paths may accept B1 or B2 depending on the profession.
- Integration-course completion (DTZ) frequently uses a telc exam format.
- Permanent settlement and naturalisation accept telc certificates alongside Goethe.
telc B1 vs telc B2
telc B1 tests general German at the B1 CEFR level. telc B2 tests general German at B2 and is also available in profession-specific variants (Pflege / Medizin). Always confirm which exact telc certificate your employer or licensing body needs.
What to verify officially
Official verification pending. This page does not yet have the reviewed authority metadata required to publish a source fact table. Confirm the current requirement and accepted proof with the receiving authority before acting.
Common mistakes
- Booking before confirming the exact proof for the route.
- Using an old price, date, or centre listing without checking the official page.
- Assuming another applicant's outcome applies to your own case.
Next action
Confirm the current requirement with the organisation that will receive your proof.