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| Germany | South Korea | |
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| Summary | The professional route: nursing & Ausbildung | High wages through the official G-to-G route |
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| Indicative pay | Indicatively €1,100–€1,300/month during Ausbildung; €2,800–€3,500/month as a full nurse — before German taxes. | Indicatively ₩2.0–2.4 million/month following Korea's minimum wage, plus overtime that's common in manufacturing. |
| Savings potential | ± Rp3–7 M/mo | ± Rp8–14 M/mo |
| Language requirements | B1 to depart (Ausbildung), B2 for a full nursing license. Zero to B1 realistically takes 9–15 months of serious study. | EPS-TOPIK is mandatory. 6–12 months of focused prep from zero is generally enough for a competitive score. |
| Total process | 2–3 months | 1–2 months |
| Job categories | caregiver · hospitality · logistik | manufaktur · pertanian-perikanan · konstruksi |
| Read the guide | Read the guide |
Germany
South KoreaAll figures indicative (July 2026) — verify with official sources before deciding.
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