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For nurses from Croatia

Nursing jobs in Germany for nurses from Croatia

As an EU citizen you can work in Germany without a visa or work permit, and a general care nursing degree is usually recognised automatically. Promedicalis connects you with hospitals and care homes and helps you with your licence and your move.

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Status
EU citizen, no visa needed
Recognition
usually automatic (EU directive)
German
usually B2 for the licence
Timeline
often weeks to a few months

Why work as a nurse in Germany?

Clear EU rules, secure jobs and a short way home.

  • Permanent contracts in hospitals, elderly care and home care
  • Pay and working conditions in line with German standards
  • No visa, no work permit and usually no adaptation course
  • Easy visits home
  • Personal support from Promedicalis

What you need

  • A Croatian nursing qualification in general care
  • German at B2 level (certificate)
  • Your diploma and certificate of professional standing
  • A valid ID card or passport

Legal route to Germany

As an EU citizen you may work in Germany without a visa or work permit.

To work as a registered nurse you need a licence from the responsible German state authority. General care nursing qualifications from EU countries are usually recognised automatically under Directive 2005/36/EC. Depending on when you trained, the authority checks your documents individually. A German certificate, normally B2, is also required.

We help you put together your documents, submit the application and plan your start date.

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

Interviews with German employers.

3

Licence

Application with diploma and German certificate.

4

Move

Travel, accommodation, registration.

5

Start

Induction and ongoing support.

Questions from Croatian nurses

Do I need a visa to work as a nurse in Germany?
No. As a Croatian citizen you can live and work in Germany without a visa or work permit.
Is my Croatian nursing degree recognised automatically?
General care nursing qualifications from EU countries are usually recognised automatically under Directive 2005/36/EC, without an adaptation course or knowledge test. The state authority checks your documents and your German certificate.
What German level do I need?
The German states normally require B2 for the nursing licence.
How do I apply?
Send us your CV and certificates through our contact form. We reply within 24 hours.

Start your nursing career in Germany

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