Medical :: Nurse Professionals :: Visa Application Process in Germany
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In order to pursue a nursing career in Germany, individuals who are interested must undergo a thorough document verification process to determine their eligibility. Scanned copies of following documents are mandatory:
• Proof of identity (identity card or passport)
• CV/personal data sheet in table format
• Proof of completed nursing studies (degree certificate, diploma, nursing school qualification)
• Proof of all courses with subjects and hours (theoretical and practical training)
• Proof of duration and content of clinical internships
• Certificates showing relevant professional experience
Once the nurse is confirmed to meet the eligibility criteria, we will issue a non-binding offer letter outlining all the associated costs. Subsequently, we will request the candidate to send us all the required documents as certified copies to Germany, via courier. Upon receiving the documents in Germany, we will arrange for an accredited translator specialized in nursing careers in Germany to translate all the documents into German.
The documents of the nurse will be assessed by the German state office, where the nurse’s qualifications and work experience will be compared with the German curriculum and standard. Based on the evaluation, the office will determine the nurse’s eligibility and provide a document acknowledging their qualifications and work experience. This document will outline the additional qualification or training requirements needed to pursue a nursing career in Germany.
Once we obtain this document, we will send you the following:
• Document of acknowledgement of qualifications and work experience
• A booking confirmation for Nurse Adaptation course
• GNM/BSC/Post BSC/MSC Degree with Apostille – for each degree/diploma of nurse education you have. (A certified copy of the original and original translation and a certified copy of translation. Kindly certify the copy of translation at the German Embassy in your country)
• The curriculum of Nursing Studies – the complete/total hours of practice and theory per subject; The exact number of weekly hours per subject for Nursing career in Germany. (A certified copy of the original and original translation and a certified copy of translation. Kindly certify the copy of translation at the German Embassy in your country)
• Professional examination or Lizenz (Nursing State License/ Registration). (A certified copy of the original and original translation and a certified copy of translation. Kindly certify the copy of translation at the German Embassy in your country)
• Previous work experience/employment, the organization you worked for, and the exact job description. (A certified copy of the original and original translation and a certified copy of translation. Kindly certify the copy of translation at the German Embassy in your country)
• Employers’ recommendations will serve as a valuable supplementary assistance (LOR from Employer). (A certified copy of the original and original translation and a certified copy of translation. Kindly certify the copy of translation at the German Embassy in your country)
• If you are unable to obtain international birth certificates, marriage certificates, proof of citizenship, then all the copies that are in your language are to be translated into German. Nursing career in Germany. (A certified copy of the original and original translation and a certified copy of translation. Kindly certify the copy of translation at the German Embassy in your country)
• All translated copies provided by the translator must be authenticated/certified by Notary /German Embassy.
• Filling an application for a work permit
• Preparation of the stay card
• Work as a nursing assistant (2000 Euro gross salary apart from bonuses and extra work)
• The maximum duration of employement is 18 months.
• Prepare for the exam
• Take the perusal exam Kenntnisprüfung
• To pass the exam
• Updating of the job title to “Nurse” (salary increases up to 2500 to 3200 Euro Gross)
• 10th, 12th Marks cards
• 12th School leaving Certificate
• Nursing Certificates ( yearly or semester wise)
• Nursing Completion Certificate
• Nursing State registration or License
• Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, or any Name Change certificate
• Registration and German A1
• German A2 and Documentation
• After interview selection
• After Visa approval
