What are the important documents required for Indian nurses to work in Germany?

Before applying for a nursing vacancy in Germany you should prepare and keep some prerequisite documents. The following is a list of documents that you will need for initial confirmation purposes:

You will be required to translate all your qualifications into German and get them certified. The documents include

• Curriculum Vitae detailing your expertise and work experience
• Work experience certificates (as mentioned in your CV)
• Nursing Registration certificate
• Diploma or Bachelor’s certificate
• Academic Transcripts and certificates
• Birth certificate
• High school certificates
• Birth certificate
• Marriage certificate if applicable
• Affidavit if there are any differences in your name mentioned in your passport and the academic /professional documents
• Police clearance certificate
• Medical certificate
• Passport
• Valid German B1/B2 level certificate

You can start attending interviews with employers, and by accepting job offers that start with an adaptation training program and, if necessary, further study in German.