Working as a nurse in Germany
Your chance for a secure future. We accompany you step by step — from your application at home to recognition (Anerkennung) as a nursing professional in Germany. Fairly, transparently and free for you.
Your new path in nursing starts here
As a qualified nurse, you are needed and valued in Germany. We accompany you from the very beginning — with language, recognition (Anerkennung) and a team that stands by your side. Fairly, transparently and free for you.
Why MyGermanWay?
German courses tailored to nursing, incl. specialist language for your everyday work.
Support through every step up to full professional recognition.
Jobs at reputable facilities, with clear and legally secure contracts.
Help with housing, paperwork and everyday life in Germany.
All services are regulated and transparent — free for you.
Fixed points of contact for your questions — even after you start working.
Information on labor migration in nursing
Before a nursing professional from abroad works in Germany, it is important to be well informed about your rights, obligations and the process. The following brochure was produced by the Kuratorium Deutsche Altershilfe (KDA) on behalf of the German Federal Ministry of Health. Among other things, it covers: the recognition (Anerkennung) process and language requirements, rights and obligations during recruitment, costs, contracts and transparency, and where to turn for support.
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To Germany in 10 steps
Our team accompanies you with confidence through every phase — from your application at home to recognition (Anerkennung) as a professional.
Application & document review
You register online and upload your documents. We review them and inform you of the next steps.
First interview & agreement
A conversation about your qualification and goals — then you sign your contract with MyGermanWay.
Online German course (B1/B2)
An intensive course in your home country, about nine months, to prepare for the language exam.
Official language exam (min. B1)
With the certificate you meet the language requirement for the next step.
Interview preparation
We prepare you. Then you sign your employment contract — beforehand in your native language so you can review it.
Visa & recognition (Anerkennung)
With our partners for the visa application and recognition — a fast-track procedure, about three months.
Housing & arrival
We help you with housing and organize your arrival as soon as you have the visa.
Specialist language course B2
In Germany, alongside work — the medical-technical language for your everyday work.
Qualification phase
Kenntnisprüfung (knowledge examination) or Anpassungslehrgang (adaptation course), usually between 3 and 12 months, until completion.
Recognition (Anerkennung) as a nurse
Once you pass, you receive your qualification — an officially recognized professional in Germany.
Your rights
You decide where you want to work.
According to collective agreements or local standards.
Clarity about every step, cost and contract.
No hidden obligations — supported in line with the RAL quality mark.