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Nursing jobs in Germany for nurses from India

Hospitals and care homes across Germany are looking for qualified nurses. Promedicalis connects Indian nurses with German employers and supports you through German classes, recognition of your degree, the visa and your first months in Germany.

Nurses working in a German hospital
Qualification
B.Sc. Nursing or GNM
German
Arrive with A2, work fully with B2
Route
Recognition of your degree
Timeline
usually 6 to 12 months

Why work as a nurse in Germany?

Germany needs nurses in hospitals and elderly care, and it offers long-term prospects for you and your family.

  • Permanent contracts with hospitals and care homes
  • Pay and working conditions in line with German standards
  • Recognition as a registered nurse (Pflegefachfrau / Pflegefachmann)
  • Option to bring your family and, after some years, to apply for permanent residence
  • Personal support from Promedicalis before and after you arrive

What you need

  • A B.Sc. Nursing or GNM qualification
  • Registration with your State Nursing Council
  • Work experience as a nurse is an advantage
  • Willingness to learn German up to level B2
  • A valid passport

Legal route to Germany

Your nursing degree is compared with German nurse training by the responsible state authority. Usually you complete an adaptation course or a knowledge test in Germany, and then you receive your licence to work as a registered nurse.

Through a recognition partnership (§ 16d (3) of the German Residence Act) you can come to Germany before your recognition is finished. You need at least A2 German and a job contract with an employer who supports your recognition. For the full licence, B2 German is normally required.

You apply for your visa at the German mission in India. We help you prepare all documents and keep you informed at every step.

Information as of September 2026. We check the details of each case individually.

Your path to a nursing job in Germany

1

Apply

Send us your CV and certificates.

2

Interview

Video interviews with German employers.

3

Documents

Translations and your recognition application.

4

German & visa

German classes, visa appointment, travel.

5

Start in Germany

Accommodation, registration and support.

Questions from Indian nurses

Can I work as a nurse in Germany with a GNM or B.Sc. Nursing?
Yes. Both qualifications can be recognised in Germany. In most cases you complete an adaptation course or a knowledge test first, and then you receive your licence as a registered nurse.
What German level do I need?
At least A2 to enter Germany through a recognition partnership. For the full nursing licence the German states normally require B2. We support you while you learn.
How long does the process take?
Usually six to twelve months from the first interview to your arrival, depending on your German level, the recognition authority and embassy appointments.
How do I apply?
Send us your CV, your nursing certificates and your registration through our contact form. We will get back to you within 24 hours.

Start your nursing career in Germany

Send us your CV and certificates. We reply within 24 hours.