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For nurses from Sri Lanka

Nursing jobs in Germany for nurses from Sri Lanka

German hospitals and care homes are hiring qualified nurses. Promedicalis connects nurses from Sri Lanka with employers in Germany and supports you with German, recognition of your qualification, the visa and your first months.

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Qualification
Diploma in Nursing or B.Sc. Nursing
German
Arrive with A2, work fully with B2
Route
Recognition of your qualification
Timeline
usually 6 to 12 months

Why work as a nurse in Germany?

Germany offers secure jobs, fair pay and a long-term future for qualified nurses.

  • 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 to build a long-term future
  • Personal support from Promedicalis before and after you arrive

What you need

  • A Diploma in Nursing or a B.Sc. Nursing
  • Registration with the Sri Lanka 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

The responsible German state authority compares your training 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 Colombo. We help you prepare every document.

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 in Colombo.

5

Start in Germany

Accommodation, registration and support.

Questions from Sri Lankan nurses

Can I work as a nurse in Germany with a Sri Lankan Diploma in Nursing?
Yes. Your diploma or B.Sc. can be recognised. 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.
How long does it take?
Usually six to twelve months, depending on your German level, the recognition authority and appointments at the embassy in Colombo.
How do I apply?
Send us your CV, certificates and Nursing Council registration 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.