Entry Requirements for Indian Nurses in Germany
Anyone who wants to be employed long-term in nursing in Germany must complete the entry requirement before being accepted as a Nurse in Germany. Listed below are the criteria for nursing jobs in Germany.
- Recognized qualifications: First of all, Indian or Non-EU nursing qualifications should be recognized by the Government of Germany. The German authorities will check whether your nursing qualification is comparable with German Nursing Qualification before initiating other processes.
- German Language Proficiency. The nursing Profession requires communication with doctors and patients. So Nurses should be able to communicate with the patients and doctors. All Non-EU Nurses, including Indian Nurses, should have obtained a B1 Certificate in German Language. B2 level proficiency is desirable.
- Good Health. All Nurses should produce a medical fitness certificate to be considered for nursing jobs in Germany.
Personal Trustworthiness: To prove their trustworthiness, Nurses should produce a Police Clearance Certificate or use the German document of good behaviour (Fuhrungszeugnis).
Eligibility Criteria to Work as a Registered Nurse in Germany
GNM Diploma or BSc/MSc Degree in Nursing
B1/B2 Language Proficiency in the German Language
Minimum Six Months Experience
German Language Requirement for Nurses
As Nurses have to communicate with the Doctors, Medical Professionals, and Patients frequently, German language proficiency is essential for nurses working in Germany to Indian nurses.
If you’re planning a nursing career in Germany, Starting your German lessons as early as possible is recommended. A B1 level proficiency in the German language from GOETHE/TELC/OSD is obligatory for registered nursing positions in Germany for Indian nursing staff.