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Recognition of physiotherapist qualification titles obtained in another EU Member State, in a state belonging to the EEA or in the Swiss Confederation*

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The recognition of official physiotherapy qualification titles obtained in another EU Member State, in states belonging to the European Economic Area and in the Swiss Confederation, aims to facilitate the right of establishment and the holder's access to the physiotherapist profession in Romania.
The profession may be practiced after obtaining the status of member of the Romanian College of Physiotherapists (CFZRO), the free practice authorization accompanied by the annual endorsement, following the recognition of the qualification.

This procedure does not apply in the case of temporary or occasional professional activity in Romania by physiotherapists established in another Member State. By exception, it applies for the first provision of services in the situation where CFZRO decides that the providing physiotherapist must take an aptitude test.


Procedure description:

  • Within one month from the date of registration, CFZRO notifies the applicant, confirming the receipt of the file and, if necessary, requesting the completion with missing documents.
  • Within a maximum of 3 months from notification, the applicant is required to complete the file with all requested documents. If the applicant does not comply with the deadline for completion, upon expiration, CFZRO files the application and notifies the applicant in writing to this effect. Within 120 days from submission of the complete file, CFZRO analyzes the applicant's training and professional experience and formulates a well-justified proposal regarding the solution of the application, namely:

a) Recognition of qualification without the implementation of compensatory measures. Based on this proposal, the President of CFZRO issues the qualification recognition decision.

b) Recognition of qualification with compensatory measures. This proposal, as well as the curricular differences established by CFZRO, the corresponding bibliography, and the duration of the adaptation internship, are approved by the President of CFZRO and communicated to the applicant within the aforementioned 120-day period. If the applicant chooses to take an aptitude test, the test date will be established in agreement with the applicant, within a maximum of 6 months from the date the president approves the recognition of qualification with compensatory measures.

The President of CFZRO issues the qualification recognition decision based on the documents attesting the implementation of the compensatory measure by the applicant.

In both situations, the qualification recognition decision is communicated to the applicant and the territorial college of their domicile, for the purpose of obtaining the free practice authorization and the annual endorsement.

CFZRO may exchange information via the Internal Market Information System of the European Union according to administrative cooperation procedures, as provided in Regulation (EU) No. 1.024/2012 of the European Parliament and Council of 25 October 2012 on administrative cooperation through the Internal Market Information System and repealing Commission Decision 2008/49/EC ("the IMI Regulation") and Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/983 of 24 June 2015 on the procedure for issuing the European Professional Card and applying the alert mechanism under Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and Council.

The procedure regarding Recognition of physiotherapist qualification titles obtained in another EU Member State, in a state belonging to the EEA or in the Swiss Confederation can also be found on the official website of the professional organization, at the following link: ​https://colegiulfizioterapeutilor.ro/recunoasterea-titlurilor-de-fizioterapeut/.

Information regarding the processing of personal data by CFZRO can be found on the official website at the following link: https://colegiulfizioterapeutilor.ro/protectia-datelor/.

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Regulated professions
The profession of physiotherapist is regulated in Romania by Law no. 229/2016. It is not found in the list of regulated professions from Law no. 200/2004.*
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The application must have all fields completed.*
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Proof of citizenship/identity of the holder*
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A copy of the passport or identity card and, where applicable: (i) a copy of the marriage certificate or any other relevant document, in case of a name change, if different names appear on the documents; (ii) a copy of the birth certificate or another document indicating the place of birth if this is not shown on the passport or identity card; (iii) for applicants who are not citizens of an EU Member State: a copy of a document attesting to the status of being a family member of an EU citizen or the status of refugee or long-term resident in an EU Member State, or any other relevant evidence demonstrating that the holder could benefit from the rights conferred by the EU in the case of holding the EU Blue Card;*
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Documents attesting training in the profession of physiotherapist and the professional competencies acquired by the applicant*
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(i)Copy of the documents attesting the education, namely the official qualification titles that grant access to the physiotherapist profession attested in the issuing EU member state, proof of the holder's professional experience; (ii)Copy of additional documents regarding the duration and content of the education: curriculum, transcript of records, diploma supplement or other study documents concerning the total duration of studies, courses studied/number of hours allocated to each course and, where applicable, the proportion/ratio between theoretical and practical training/instruction. (iii)Copy of documents regarding the completion of other relevant training courses: proof of participation in continuing professional development programs, seminars, and other lifelong learning and training courses; (iv)Copy of documents regarding professional experience: 1.If the applicant obtained the qualification of physiotherapist in a member state where the profession or training is not regulated, they shall submit documents attesting that they have gained at least one year of professional experience as a physiotherapist or for an equivalent period in case of part-time work (representing a total duration equivalent to part-time work in the previous 10 years in another member state that does not regulate the respective profession and who hold one or more qualification titles issued by another member state that does not regulate the respective profession) and which clearly state the professional activities carried out. These supporting documents may include a certificate issued by a competent authority, an employment certificate, pay slips or other relevant documents, provided that they clearly identify the activities in question; 2.if the applicant obtained the qualification of physiotherapist in a non-EU country, they shall submit a document attesting that they have gained at least 3 years of professional experience as a physiotherapist and which clearly states the professional activity performed. This document must be issued by the competent authority of the EU member state which carried out the initial recognition of the mentioned qualification title;*
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proof of the applicant's honorability/good reputation*
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(i)proof issued by the member state of origin or provenance regarding honorable character, morality or the absence of a situation that suspends or prohibits the exercise of the profession in case of serious professional error, namely a document attesting the absence of temporary or permanent suspensions from exercising the profession or any criminal convictions; (ii)if the authorities from the applicant's country of origin do not issue these documents, CFZRO accepts a declaration on own responsibility, legalized by a competent authority or by a notary;*
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proof of the applicant's good health*
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a medical certificate attesting physical or mental/psychological health, issued by a doctor or a competent authority from the member state of origin or provenance*
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proof of insurance for professional mistakes*
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copy of the certificate issued by banks, including insurance companies from the member state of origin or provenance, certifying that the holder is insured against financial risks arising from professional liability, in accordance with the legal provisions in force in Romania, as well as the regulations regarding the terms and extension of this guarantee*
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proof of payment for the evaluation and analysis fee of the file*
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Proof of payment for the evaluation and analysis fee of the file, established by the Decision of the National Council of the College of Physiotherapists of Romania no. 37/2018 regarding the determination of the membership fee of the College of Physiotherapists of Romania and certain fees collected by the College of Physiotherapists of Romania, with subsequent amendments. Fee amount: 200 lei Account: RO58BRDE410SV97037454100, BRD-Groupe Societe Generale*
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Authorized translations into Romanian*
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The translations into Romanian of documents issued by the Member State of origin or provenance (other than Romania), except for the passport/identity card, carried out by an authorized translator. Documents: - the marriage certificate or any other relevant document, in case of a name change, if different names appear on the documents - the documents mentioned in points 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6.*
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Issued documents

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Address for communicating the decision on the recognition of the qualification of physiotherapist*
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Deadlines
Resolution time:
120
Calendar days
Case filling duration:
90
Calendar days
Notification deadline:
10
Calendar days
Appeal routes
The applicant may appeal, according to common law, the CFZRO decisions to the competent courts within 30 days from the communication.
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10 March 2025
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