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Medical & Healthcare in Germany
Medical career in Germany with clear guidance
Doctors and nurses can work in Germany through a clear pathway for recognition, language and permits. Candidates must submit their own official applications, such as visa, residence and recognition. Europe Work Pass provides checklists, guidance, pre-checks and reminders, and supports you until your start. For healthcare institutions, this means quick access to international specialists who meet all German requirements.
Doctors (Assistenzarzt and specialist track)
Requirements for doctors
- Medical degree with certified translations
- German at least level B2, C1 Medical recommended for the language exam
- FSP – Fachsprachprüfung (medical German exam)
- Licence via Berufserlaubnis (temporary) or Approbation (full), depending on the state
- National D-visa or residence permit for employment as a doctor
Step-by-step plan for doctors
- Quick Scan and strategy per state and hospital
- Documents and translations with a precise checklist and pre-check
- Preparation for the Fachsprachprüfung with practice sessions and simulations
- Hospital interviews and selection of the best offer
- Submission of visa or residence and licence applications to the competent authorities
- Start as Assistenzarzt with onboarding and follow-up
Nurses (Pflegefachkraft)
Requirements for nurses
- Nursing diploma with certified translations
- German usually level B2, depending on state and employer
- Anerkennung of the diploma by the competent state authority
- If gaps are identified: Kenntnisprüfung or Anpassungslehrgang
- National D-visa or residence permit for employment as a nurse
Step-by-step plan for nurses
What Europe Work Pass does
- Matching with hospitals and employers, including multiple interviews where possible
- Training for the Fachsprachprüfung and language planning
- Document checklists, pre-checks, timelines and reminders
- Support with registration and insurances
- Follow-up in the first months and assistance with possible re-placement
What you do
- Submit all official applications yourself, such as recognition, licence, visa or residence, and registrations
- Book and attend appointments with embassies, authorities and professional organisations
- Provide original documents and certified translations on time
- Sign your own contracts for employment, insurance and housing
Short Term Staffing
Targeted training in medical German with mock exams and roleplays to succeed in the Fachsprachprüfung.
Last Minute Staffing
We arrange multiple hospital interviews where possible and help you select the best offer.
Direct Placement
Support with registrations and insurances and follow-up during the first months for a smooth start.
Why choose Europe Work Pass
- Clear routes per state for Berufserlaubnis and Approbation
- Access to multiple hospitals and concrete interviews
- Smart preparation: language, FSP and documents in one plan
- Follow-up beyond your start for sustainable placement