Personalized Support | Placement | Support during Migration Process

It stands for "Internationales Servicebüro für die Gesundheitswirtschaft in Thüringen" (International Service Office for the Healthcare Sector in Thuringia).

We accompany and support you on your journey to live and work in Thuringia. Our offer applies to both skilled workers with a professional qualification in nursing and to individuals who wish to begin training in nursing. We provide free advice and information on all important topics related to labor migration. For your placement, we collaborate with employers in Thuringia and handle the matching process with your future employer. In addition, we also assist employers in Thuringia in preparing for your arrival.

For the start of a vocational nursing training, language level B2 is required. For entry as a skilled worker in the nursing sector, at least language level B2 is required as well. You 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.

After entering the country, you must apply for a residence permit at the Immigration Office, among other things. This costs 100 euros. In addition, after entering the country, you will primarily need cash and money for daily expenses (cell phone plan, public transportation, groceries, internet, etc.) as well as for your first month’s rent. We will inform you in advance of your departure about the occurring costs after your arrival.

The length of the process varies greatly from person to person and depends on various factors, such as visa processing, the processing of your application for recognition, and your language proficiency. Overall, it can take several months before all the requirements for entry are met. Please contact us to schedule a personalized consultation and assessment.

After you arrive, you’ll need to go to the immigration office, for example. Your employer will support you.

Your work is paid according to a set pay scale that applies to all employees at the employer’s company. The starting salary for a registered nurse is currently just over €3,400 gross wage (for full-time employment). As you gain more work experience, your earnings will increase. However, if you have a degree from abroad, it is common to receive a deficit note ("Defizitbescheid") and be required to complete an adjustment program. Until this is completed, you may initially only work as a nursing assistant. As a nursing assistant, you earn approximately €2,730 gross wage (for full-time employment).

A vocational training is an educational pathway in which you learn a specific profession. The training usually lasts three years and is conducted on a dual basis. This means that you acquire theoretical knowledge at a vocational school while also receiving on-the-job training at your employer, where you work and gain practical experience. This ensures you are optimally prepared for your further career. You receive an trainee allowance for your work during the program. Depending on the employer, the theoretical and practical phases alternate at a specific interval (e.g., weekly or monthly). In addition to an interim exam, you must pass a final exam at the end of the apprenticeship that tests the theoretical and practical knowledge you have acquired.

Your employer will help you find suitable housing or provide you with an apartment to rent. After you arrive, you may initially stay in a dorm room or share an apartment with others. However, everyone always has their own bedroom.