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5 steps for successful labour migration

Working as a care assistant in the federal state of Brandenburg

If you have found a job in Germany, you can apply for a visa in accordance with § 19c para. 1 AufenthG in conjunction with § 22a BeschV and work in Germany as a nursing assistant.

The general requirements (Section 5 (1) AufenthG) for entry to Brandenburg are Passport, proof of financial means, no existing reason for deportation. In order to successfully obtain a visa for labour migration to Brandenburg, you should already have an employer who is seeking a reliable employment relationship with you. Before applying for an entry visa, clarify which qualifications are recognised and which language skills are required for the intended job.

Step 1

Check requirements

  • Equivalence or comparability of the foreign training as a nursing assistant/nursing care assistant, possibly a licence to practise)
  • Information on the recognition of the competent authority in the state of Brandenburg: State Office for Occupational Safety, Consumer Protection and Health (LAVG)
  • Specific job offer in Germany or valid employment contract
  • For persons over 45 years of age, the minimum salary requirement must be met: Annual gross salary of at least €49,830 (year 2024) or proof of adequate retirement provision

Step 2 (in the home country)

Appointment request at the German Embassy

 

Note: Find out about the expedited procedure for skilled workers – with the help of your employer, this can shorten the entry process.

Step 3

Apply for a visa

 

Please note: The processing time varies considerably depending on the mission abroad and the processing effort involved. Please check the website of the relevant embassy

Step 4 - in Germany

Entry to/arrival in Germany

Issuance of an entry visa for the purpose of employment as a nursing assistant.

  • A valid health insurance policy is required in order to be issued an entry visa.
  • After entering the country, a new health insurance policy must be taken out in Germany.
  • Book your trip to Germany.

Step 5

Apply for a residence permit at your place of residence

  • Register your residential address in Germany with the residents‘ registration office (within two weeks of arrival)
    - Residents’ registration offices in Brandenburg
  • Book an appointment with the relevant immigration office
    - Find the immigration office responsible for you: BAMF-NAvI - Authorities
  • Find out which documents are required from the immigration office and prepare them
  • Apply for a residence permit to take up skilled employment (Sections 18a, 18b of the Residence Act).
  • Fees can be up to €100 (Section 45 ff of the Residence Ordinance)

 

Note: The application for a residence permit must be submitted before the entry visa expires.

Links and brochures

Websites of the German missions abroad

List of websites of German missions abroad, in alphabetical order by country name. Websites of German missions abroad

Recognition finder "Recognition in Germany"

The Federal Government's information portal for the recognition of foreign professional qualifications: Recognition in Germany

ProRecognition - Personalised advice

Recognition advice abroad: ProRecognition – Personal advice from ProRecognition is available in these countries

Explanatory video: The accelerated skilled labour procedure

The shorter route to Brandenburg (must be applied for by the future employer): to the YouTube video

Contact

Recognition procedure for foreign training in specialised health professions

Advice on recognition in the state of Brandenburg

Residents' registration offices

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