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For nurses from the Philippines

Nursing jobs in Germany for Filipino nurses

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

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Qualification
BSN and PRC licence
German
Arrive with A2, work fully with B2
Route
Recognition of your degree
Timeline
usually 8 to 14 months

Why work as a nurse in Germany?

Germany offers secure jobs, fair pay and a long-term future for you and your family.

  • Permanent contracts in hospitals, elderly care and home care
  • 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 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  • An active PRC nursing licence
  • Work experience as a nurse is an advantage
  • Willingness to learn German up to level B2
  • A valid passport

Legal route to Germany

The responsible German state authority compares your BSN with German nurse training. You then complete an adaptation course or a knowledge test and receive your licence as a registered nurse.

Through a recognition partnership (§ 16d (3) of the German Residence Act) you can start working in Germany before recognition is complete, with at least A2 German and a job contract. For the full licence, B2 German is normally required.

You apply for your visa at the German Embassy in Manila. Before you leave, you also complete your processing with the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW). We help you with both.

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, BSN and PRC licence.

2

Interview

Video interviews with German employers.

3

Documents

Translations and your recognition application.

4

German, visa & DMW

German classes, visa in Manila, DMW processing.

5

Start in Germany

Accommodation, registration and support.

Questions from Filipino nurses

Can I work as a nurse in Germany with a Philippine BSN?
Yes. Your BSN can be recognised in Germany. Usually you complete an adaptation course or a knowledge test first, then you receive your licence as a registered nurse.
What German level do I need?
At least A2 to enter through a recognition partnership, and normally B2 for the full nursing licence.
Do I need to go through the DMW?
Yes. Filipino workers going abroad complete their processing with the Department of Migrant Workers before departure. We plan this step with you from the start.
How do I apply?
Send us your CV, BSN diploma and PRC licence 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.