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It stands for "Internationales Servicebüro für die Gesundheits- und Sozialwirtschaft in Thüringen" (International Service Office for the Health and Social Economy in Thuringia).

We accompany and support you during your labor migration to Thuringia in the healthcare and social economy sector. Our offer applies both to skilled workers with a vocational qualification and to people who would like to start training in the healthcare sector. We provide free advice on all important topics relating to labor migration. We cooperate with employers in Thuringia, match you with your future employer if necessary and take your wishes into account as much as possible. We also advise employers in Thuringia in preparation for your arrival.

We have placed our focus on the health and social sector, as there is a high demand for specialists in this field in Thuringia and we already have a lot of experience and cooperation partners in this area.

Thuringia is one of Germany's 16 federal states. It is centrally located in the middle of Germany. We are only active in Thuringia and only work with employers in Thuringia. So we can only support you if you can imagine migrating to Thuringia. This is because we are funded by the Free State of Thuringia from the European Social Fund Plus.

We mainly advise people from our three target countries: Philippines, Serbia and Vietnam.

There are other projects in Thuringia that are responsible for other countries and other sectors, such as gastronomy or the construction industry, and will support you. You can find an overview and contact details here: thaff-thueringen.de

We are primarily looking for nurses, but also similar professions such as midwives or physiotherapists for the healthcare sector. People who have worked as educators or in the field of education can also contact us.

In most cases, language level B2, and in some cases C1, is required to start training. For entry as a specialist in the care sector, you must have at least language level B2. You will need a recognized language certificate (e.g. Telc, Goethe-Zertifikat, ÖSD, TestDaF) as proof of your language skills.

In order to start an apprenticeship, your school-leaving certificate must be recognized. To do this, you must submit an application and provide proof of a suitable school certificate (at least 10 years of school attendance). This must include certain subjects, such as mathematics, two languages or at least one science subject. A certificate in English does not need to be translated, whereas certificates in other languages require a certified translation. We will be happy to advise you on this.

In order to work as a skilled worker, your foreign qualification/professional qualification must be recognized. To do this, you must submit an application for recognition to the Thuringian State Office of Administration, to which you must submit various documents. We will support you throughout the entire recognition process. You can find general information on the recognition of foreign professional qualifications on the recognition portal. Depending on the decision of the Thuringian State Office of Administration, you will receive full recognition or a so-called notice of deficit with partial recognition. The notice of deficit describes the differences to the German vocational qualification and how you need to obtain additional qualifications. This can mean catching up on theoretical and/or practical elements, which you can do in Germany with an employer or on a course. We will also help you here and explain the exact steps.

The costs incurred vary greatly from person to person, as it depends on your knowledge of German, the goal of "training or working as a specialist", your documents and your journey. In principle, however, our project is based on the "employer pays principle". This means that the employer covers as many of your costs as possible. Depending on the employer, various costs are covered in full or in part. These may include, for example, travel costs or a language course. This must always be agreed individually with the employer. Please do not hesitate to contact us in this regard. In a personal meeting, we will break down what costs are likely to be incurred.

After entering the country, you must apply for a residence permit at the immigration office. This will cost you 100 euros. After entering the country, you will also need cash and money for your daily needs (cell phone contract, public transport, shopping, internet, etc.) and for your first rent.

The duration of the process is very individual and depends on various factors such as the processing of the visa, the processing of the recognition application and your language level. In total, it can take several months until all requirements for entry are met. Please contact us for an individual consultation and assessment.

After arriving in Germany, you will have to go to the immigration office, for example. We will prepare you for this appointment and support you in the same way as your new employer.

Depending on the employer, your work will be paid according to a specific pay scale. On average, for example, the gross salary as a nurse is around 2800-3200 euros per month. The amount of your total salary also depends on various factors, such as your work experience, and increases over time.

An apprenticeship is an educational path in which you learn a specific profession. The training usually lasts three years and is often "dual", i.e. you acquire theoretical knowledge at a vocational school and are also trained in your company, where you work and gain practical experience. In this way, you are optimally prepared for the profession and usually receive a "training allowance". Depending on the employer, the theoretical and practical phases alternate in a certain rhythm (e.g. weekly, monthly, etc.). In addition to an intermediate examination, you must pass an examination at the end of your training in which the theory and practice you have acquired are tested.

Yes, you will earn money in most training occupations. Depending on the employer, your training allowance will be paid according to a specific pay scale. On average, the training salary for trainees in nursing is around 1100 euros gross per month in the first year and then increases slightly each year.

As a rule, there are between 20 and 30 paid days of vacation per year with full working hours. The exact number of vacation days varies from employer to employer.

Your employer will support you in your search for a suitable apartment or already has an apartment to rent to you.