Sick Note (AU) and Medical Certificate
When you're sick, you need rest to fully recover. We issue your sick note (AU) quickly and easily — also via video consultation if needed.
- Also via video consultation
- Instantly digital in the app
What is a sick note?
When you're sick, you need to recover properly. Only then can your body fully heal. You're unable to do your job as usual. Concentration, performance, and resilience may be impaired. With contagious illnesses like colds or flu, there's the risk of infecting your colleagues. By staying home, you protect not only your own health but also that of your coworkers.
As an employee, you need a medical certificate as proof of work absence due to illness. This certificate is called Arbeitsunfähigkeitsbescheinigung (AU) — also known as "yellow slip," medical certificate, or sick note.
The sick note shows your employer when you cannot work due to illness and how long this period is expected to last. We issue your sick note quickly and uncomplicated — also via video consultation if needed.
NEXT STEPS
What You Can Do Now
If you require a sick note, simply book an appointment at one of our avi practices and speak with our medical team.
HOW TO GET YOUR SICK NOTE
How the Sick Note Process Works
We issue your sick note quickly and uncomplicated.
- 1
Schedule Appointment
Book an appointment — in person or via video consultation.
~2 min
- 2
Medical Consultation
You describe your symptoms and we decide on the sick note.
~10 min
- 3
Receive Your Sick Note
You receive your sick note digitally via the avi app or as a printout. The electronic AU is sent directly to your insurance.
immediate
WHAT YOU NEED
Preparation & Handover
Before the appointment
Have your insurance card ready
For identification and billing, we need your health insurance card.
Prepare your request
Think in advance about which certificate you need exactly and for what purpose.
After the appointment
Digital or paper
You receive the certificate digitally via the avi app or as a paper printout.
Costs & insurance
Covered by statutory insurance
Standard coverage for all statutory health insurance members.
Private / self-pay
on request