adaptation period

Defined in Article 3, Directive 2005/36/EC

Definitions over time (2)

1. 24/04/2020 – today applies on 12/11/2026 Article 3, Directive 2005/36/EC Scope: Whole act

   For the purposes of this Directive, the following definitions apply:

   ‘adaptation period’: the pursuit of a regulated profession in the host Member State under the responsibility of a qualified member of that profession, such period of supervised practice possibly being accompanied by further training. This period of supervised practice shall be the subject of an assessment. The detailed rules governing the adaptation period and its assessment as well as the status of a migrant under supervision shall be laid down by the competent authority in the host Member State. The status enjoyed in the host Member State by the person undergoing the period of supervised practice, in particular in the matter of right of residence as well as obligations, social rights and benefits, allowances and remuneration, shall be established by the competent authorities in that Member State in accordance with applicable Community law;

2. 01/01/2007 – 01/12/2017 Article 3, Directive 2005/36/EC Scope: Whole act

   For the purposes of this Directive, the following definitions apply:

   ‘adaptation period’: the pursuit of a regulated profession in the host Member State under the responsibility of a qualified member of that profession, such period of supervised practice possibly being accompanied by further training. This period of supervised practice shall be the subject of an assessment. The detailed rules governing the adaptation period and its assessment as well as the status of a migrant under supervision shall be laid down by the competent authority in the host Member State. The status enjoyed in the host Member State by the person undergoing the period of supervised practice, in particular in the matter of right of residence as well as obligations, social rights and benefits, allowances and remuneration, shall be established by the competent authorities in that Member State in accordance with applicable Community law;

Used in (14 places in 5 provisions on 12/11/2026)

Directive 2005/36/EC (14 in 5)

Recital 15 · Recital 16 · Article 3² · Article 14⁹ · Article 57a