Application for a professional permit as a geriatric nurse from third countries
The profession of geriatric nurse is regulated in Germany. This means that you need a state permit so that you can work as a geriatric nurse in Germany. With the permit, you may use the professional title of geriatric nurse and work in the profession. Even...
The profession of geriatric nurse is regulated in Germany. This means that you need a state permit so that you can work as a geriatric nurse in Germany. With the permit, you may use the professional title of geriatric nurse and work in the profession.
Even with a professional qualification from a so-called third country, you can obtain a state permit from the competent authority in Germany. Third countries are all countries that do not belong to the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland. In order to obtain the permit, you must have your foreign professional qualification recognised.
Nursing training in Germany was reformed on January 1, 2020 and the new Nursing Professions Act applies. The profession based on this is called “nursing specialist” or “nursing specialist” and is new. There is a transitional period for the recognition of foreign professional qualifications based on the Nursing Act. Until December 31, 2024, foreign professional qualifications may still be temporarily recognized as a geriatric nurse. The competent authority will advise you.
In the recognition procedure, the competent authority compares your professional qualification from abroad with the German professional qualification and checks the equivalence. The equivalence of the professional qualification is an important prerequisite for the granting of the state permit. In addition to the equivalence of the professional qualification, you must also meet other requirements for the granting of the permit. Other requirements are e.g. B. sufficient German language skills and health suitability.
If your professional qualification comes from the EU, the EEA or Switzerland, different regulations apply.
You can also apply for the procedure from abroad.
Important notes
Prerequisites
- You have successfully completed training as a geriatric nurse outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland and are entitled to work as a self-employed geriatric nurse there.
- You want to work as a geriatric nurse in Germany.
- Personal suitability: You are reliable for work as a geriatric nurse and have no criminal record.
- Medical suitability: You can work mentally and physically as a geriatric nurse.
- You have German language skills at the required language level. This is usually language level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Documents required
- Application (available online)
- Documents according to leaflet (available online)
- Proof of language proficiency B2/ technical language test (see leaflet)
- Medical certificate (available online)
- Official certificate of good conduct according to § 30 Para. 5 BZRG
Deadlines
No
Procedure & Fees
Procedure
application
You compile your documents using the leaflet that you can find on our website or that we have sent you. Submit the documents together with the application in the required form.
equivalence test
The competent authority will then check whether you meet all the requirements. An important prerequisite is the equivalence of your professional qualification. The competent authority compares your professional qualification from abroad with the German professional qualification as a geriatric nurse. The professional qualification is equivalent if there are no significant differences between your foreign professional qualification and the German professional qualification.
Possible results of the test
If there is equivalence, submit proof of your health, language and personal suitability (instruction sheet).
If there is no equivalence, you will complete an adjustment measure in the form of a knowledge test or an adjustment course. You will receive further information from us on this.
Processing time
- up to 2 months in the accelerated procedure
- up to 4 months in the regular procedure
Fees
at least EUR 225, depending on the effort up to EUR 600 plus EUR 42 for the certificate
Legal notes
Legal remedies
An objection to a negative decision can be raised within one month of notification at the office specified in the letterhead.
Legal basis
§ 1 Nursing Act
Section 66 Nursing Professions Act (PflBG)
https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/pflbg/__66.html
Downloads & Links
Links on hamburg.de
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Keywords: Foreign qualification Equivalency assessment Recognition in Germany adaptation course foreign degree professional qualification work permit Permission to use the professional title professional recognition Access to occupation adaptation period notice of recognition recognition procedure Aptitude test Certificate of Equivalence healthcare profession Professional Qualifications Assessment Act Directive 2005/36/EC
Last updated: 12.05.2024