Social Authority

Apply for permission to use the professional title of geriatric nurse

Prerequisites

• You have completed the training required by law and passed the required final examination or your foreign professional qualification has been recognized in Germany.
• You have the reliability necessary to practice your profession.
• You are medically fit to practice the profession.
• You have the knowledge of the German language required to practice the profession.

Documents required

• Proof that you have completed the required training period and passed the required examination (e.g. certificate)
• Medical certificate stating that you are not unfit to practice the profession due to health reasons (not older than 3 months)
• Certificate of good conduct (not older than 3 months)

If you acquired your professional qualification abroad, you may need to submit additional documents. Please see the "Links" section for more information.

Please note

Special regulations apply to qualifications obtained abroad. Information on this can be found under the heading "Recognition."

If you only want to offer your services temporarily or occasionally, you may be able to operate in Germany without a permit. The relevant authority can provide you with further information.

Deadlines

You don't have to observe any deadlines.

Procedure

• You submit your application together with the necessary documents to the responsible authority.
• The responsible authority will check your application for completeness and, if necessary, request any missing documents or information from you.
• The responsible authority will check whether you meet all the requirements.
• If you meet all the requirements, you will receive permission.
• You may not begin the activity until you have received permission.

Processing time

Processing times vary. If your documents are complete, your application will be processed promptly.

Fees

150 EUR - 300 EUR

Legal remedies

Contradiction

Legal basis

§ 1 Nursing Act


Section 66 Nursing Professions Act (PflBG)


https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/pflbg/__66.html