Working in Germany
The professional route: nursing & Ausbildung
Germany opens routes for healthcare workers (nurses) and Ausbildung — paid vocational training while working. The process is longer and demands German B1/B2, but it offers a career ladder and long-term EU residence.
Updated: Juli 2026 · Figures are indicative and subject to change — always verify with official sources/partners before making financial decisions.
1Legal Schemes & Duration
Perawat (anerkennung)
Licensed nurses pursue recognition (anerkennung) + B2 German → work as full nurses on European pay.
⏳ Permanent contracts are common
Ausbildung
3-year vocational training (nursing, F&B, technical) — paid while studying, working immediately after graduation.
⏳ 3 years + full employment
2Available Job Types
3Indicative Pay & Costs — Who Pays?
Indicatively €1,100–€1,300/month during Ausbildung; €2,800–€3,500/month as a full nurse — before German taxes.
Official programs usually cover recognition and relocation; candidates fund language courses to B1/B2. Beware agencies promising Germany 'without German' — that doesn't exist.
Figures are indicative and subject to change — always verify with official sources/partners before making financial decisions.
4Language Requirements
B1 to depart (Ausbildung), B2 for a full nursing license. Zero to B1 realistically takes 9–15 months of serious study.
5Documents to Prepare
- Passport (≥ 18 months validity)
- German B1/B2 certificate (Goethe/telc/ÖSD)
- Diploma & transcript + sworn German translation
- Recognition/Anerkennung documents (for health professions)
- Ausbildung/work contract from the German employer
- Police clearance & biometric photos
6How Long Does It Take?
- 1
Assessment & start German
Week 1
- 2
Intensive course A1→B1
9–15 months
- 3
Apply to programs/employers + contract
2–4 months
- 4
National visa & departure
2–3 months
7Key Contacts & Citizen Protection
Register via Peduli WNI upon arrival. Indonesian missions: Embassy in Berlin, Consulates-General in Frankfurt and Hamburg. Germany has strong labor protections (unions, hours, minimum wage) — know your contract rights and contact the embassy for assistance.
8Common Questions
I'm a high-school graduate — can I go to Germany?
Yes, via Ausbildung: vocational school while being paid. The one key is German B1 — we help you prepare the rest.
Is Ausbildung paid?
Yes — Ausbildung trainees receive roughly €1,000–1,300/month gross (indicative, varies by field & training year), enough to live frugally while studying. After graduating, pay rises to full-worker level.
What German level is required?
Ausbildung generally requires B1 minimum; nurses need B1–B2 for recognition and the professional language exam. Start at A1 as early as possible — language is the longest item on the German timeline.
Is an Indonesian nursing diploma recognized in Germany?
It requires recognition (Anerkennung). Typically you work first as a nursing assistant while completing equivalence (knowledge exam or adaptation) until fully recognized as a Pflegefachkraft on full pay.
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