Why should you become a nurse in Germany ?
Germany’s healthcare sector faces a growing nursing shortage, with an estimated 150,000 vacancies by 2025. Currently, the country employs over 1 million nurses, many of whom are foreign nationals. A nursing career in Germany offers competitive salaries, career growth opportunities, and extensive social benefits
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How to become a nurse in Germany ?
There are 3 main requirements to be able to work as a nurse in Germany:
- Get your Nursing Qualifications recognized: You need to have your foreign nursing qualifications recognized by the German authorities. This process is known as the “Anerkennung.”
- Learn German: You must provide proof of B1/B2 language proficiency
- Obtain a Work Visa : If you are from a non-EU country, you will need a work visa to work as a nurse in Germany
Why choose Germany to work as a nurse over other countries ?
Germany has one of the best healthcare system in the world. Working as a nurse in Germany will provide you access to the best working environment with modern medical technologies and regulated working hours.
Germany has put in place an ambitious program to attract and welcome skilled workers from all over the world
What are the main steps to become nurse in Germany ?
The full process could take up to 9 months.
The key steps are:
- Get Your Nursing Degree: Ensure you have a recognized nursing degree from your home country and apply for German recognition
- Join Our Nursing Program: Receive full support, including language lessons, job placement, and relocation assistance.
- Familiarize yourself with German culture: understand cultural norms to thrive in work and daily life.
Get In Nursing in Germany Program - The best path to become a nurse in Germany
Nursing Program
Includes:
✓ Step by step service to review your profile
✓ Language course & certification
✓ Employment matching
✓ Integration course
✓ Recognition process
✓ Visa support
✓ Relocation package
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Frequently Asked Questions
Take your nursing career to the next level in Germany! Our international nursing program offers you the chance to live the German dream and advance your profession.
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Yes, language proficiency is important. Entry level nurse assistants need B1 level and nurse professionals need B2 level German.
A nurse in Germany earns on average 33000€ gross salary per year.
The salary will depend mainly on the level of education and the years of work experience:
- 2 years experience: 2000€ to 2500€ per month
- between 5 and 10 years experience: 3000€ to 3500€ per month
- over 10 years experience 4000€ per month
Yes you can bring your partner and children with you in Germany via the family reunification visa. Get In Expat can support you thru this journey.
The word used for nurse in Germany is “Pflegefachfrau/-mann” or “Pflegefachperson”
Responsibilities can vary based on the work setting (hospital nursing home, etc.) and the nurse’s level of experience. However, some of the general tasks nurses in Germany complete include: patient care, basic medical procedures, patient education, and administrative duties.
Yes, however the process requires significant additional education and training. Including, attending medical school and obtaining a medical degree, passing the medical exam, completing residency, and high German language proficiency (minimum C1).
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