Professional Sports Medicine Examinations for Non-Residents

Professional Sports Medical Examinations for Non-Residents in Germany

Germany is a leader in sports medicine, offering advanced diagnostics for international athletes.

Eligible Groups

• Professional athletes from outside the EU

• Amateurs preparing for major events (marathon, climbing)

• Rehabilitation patients

• Sports students

• Applicants for clubs or military fitness tests

Available Tests

• Stress ECG

• Spiroergometry (oxygen uptake)

• Strength/coordination tests

• Body composition analysis

• ECG + echocardiography

• Sports lab blood tests

• MRI for joint issues

• Video motion analysis

Visa Requirements

• Medical visa (§14 AufenthV) with invitation, cost estimate, insurance, confirmed appointment, financial proof.

Costs (approx.)

• Basic heart-lung check: €350–500

• Full package: €900–1,500

• High-performance evaluation: €1,500–2,500

• MRI: €400–600 extra

Centers

• Charité Berlin

• German Sport University Cologne

• Munich Institute of Sports Medicine

• Heidelberg University Hospital

• Private centers: Sporthomedic, MoveoMed