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Showing what is possible

We know all possible ways to Germany and show you the one that fits best for you, step by step.

Make it with us

Choose the Signite journey - completely flexible and tailor-made.

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Our process app helps you to stay on track

Our offer

With our matching, we bring nurses and employers together. Everyone enters their needs and wishes to their profile. In accordance with these preferences, only those who really fit together find each other.

Benefits for both – your journey to success

Both sides benefit from Signite’s matching approach. Experts will find the employer that is most suitable for them. And employers are only approached by those experts, who are really interested in a position at their institution.

For nurses

As a nurse you probably have quite clear ideas and expectations about life in Germany and your future employer. Tell us about your wishes and pick the right employer from our various offers.

For employers

As an employer you don’t want to go on a hunt to look for suitable employees for your company. Even better, if nurses directly get in touch with you so you can save time and money by efficient processes.

Signite Matching

Your path to Germany

For Nurses For Employers
Create profile
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Register for free and create your profile with your personal data and preferences in our matching app.

1
Complete matching
2

Start looking for the right employer by using our matching feature and get invited for an interview.

2
Learn German
3

Improve your language skills to be prepared for your life in Germany.

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Start professional recognition
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Apply for professional recognition of your diploma to be able to work as a qualified nurse in Germany.

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Get visa
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Get the suitable visa and work permit to live and work in Germany.

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Transfer to employer
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Travel to Germany to start your career as a nurse with your future employer.

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Nurses in Germany

successful future

Germany needs nurses!

Germany is facing a nursing crisis. Society is growing older while the lack of nurses who are working in hospitals or care homes is increasing. There are already 200.000 medical workers missing. By 2030 this lack will increase significantly.

There are various initiatives To prevent this development, such as promoting the nursing profession amongst young people or making the working conditions in those jobs more attractive. In addition, Germany is enhancing its approach to look for international nurses who are, after successful recognition of their professional degree, willing to live and work in Germany.

What is Signite's role?

At Signite we see ourselves as supporters, who accompany experts with extensive experience along the whole process. With our responsible partners we are present in various countries, and we are familiar with the local characteristics. It is our common goal to identify a reliable and direct way to Germany.

Starting with the matching with your future employer to initiating the process of professional recognition until the application for a visa and the transfer to Germany. We know the way. Our matching-app helps to stay on track and at the same time gives the flexibility to find the best solution for everybody. Make use of our network of employers and education providers which offers various possibilities for the professional recognition in Germany and which will provide a successful start to your future career.

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Specialised Language Examination (FSP) for Nurses (and other Health Professions)

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15. December 2022.

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Corona vaccination obligation to be phased out

29. November 2022.

Since mid-March 2022, staff in care facilities and hospitals in Germany have had to prove

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Documentary series accompanied German nursing trainees

06. November 2022.

The German TV station "MDR" (Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk) has been broadcasting the documenta

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Questions & Answers

For Nurses

Get a first impression of Signite’s matching by filling out the matching questionnaire. Give us some information about your personal background and expectations. We will then transfer those details to our matching app where you can log in and complete your profile. There is also an option for immediate registration. You can join Signite if you have a diploma of a medical school and (if applicable) the required professional license.

Our approach is very flexible. You don’t need to have any German language skills to join Signite. However, we are also happy if you join with existing knowledge of German language as this speeds up your process. The interview with your employer can take place at A2-level, for visa you will need at least B1, we even recommend B2. Signite can support you with finding suitable German language courses. Just get in touch with us!

With our matching app we provide you the digital framework to find the right employer. You can choose your employer according to your preferences. You decide about the type of medical institution and the location in Germany where you would like to work. You can also select your preferred path of recognition. Or maybe you are completely flexible? All this affects your matches and therefore the selection of suitable employers. It’s up to you!

Signite provides continuous support from your registration until your transfer to Germany. We support you with starting the application for the professional recognition, following along the language training and helping you in interviews with your future employer. We’re assisting you with your visa application and give recommendations about finishing the recognition process. We manage that via our online matching app or if needed in personal contact with our Signite staff.

Using the Signite matching app is free of charge for all users with no hidden costs. We believe that experts should follow their objective to migrate to Germany with maximum flexibility and without being bound by contracts. However, we expect you to follow our approach with commitment, sincerity and personal effort to fulfill all process steps in time.

Yes.

The process of professional recognition in Germany can be quite confusing and demanding. But Signite will support you, step by step. First, we will identify the most suitable solution for you. Then we will help you to organize the correct application documents. And once you are ready to move to Germany, we will get you in touch with the right education provider to finish the professional recognition.

Generally, all experts can join Signite. However, based on the German immigration law immigrants who are older than 45 years must provide a defined salary to obtain a visa. This salary is comparably high so I can be a bit challenging to find an employer that is able to pay this salary. Anyhow, give it a try, ask our Signite staff for help and try to find the employer that fulfills the requirements.

For Employers

Signite is flexible, transparent and digital. Our goal is to match employers with the right experts. If the preferences of the professionals match the requirements of the employers, there is a match. We don't promise any contingents, but we do promise a precisely fitting personnel selection. And all of this is software-supported and compliant with data protection regulations.

In principle, professionals from all countries of origin can register with Signite and apply to work for you. We are currently represented by our local team in various countries in the Western Balkans, Tunisia and India.

Signite aims to empower employers and professionals alike to migrate to Germany in the best possible way. This includes assistance with interviews, advice on choosing the appropriate recognition path, applying for professional recognition, and support in obtaining a visa. For the language acquisition as well as the implementation of the necessary adaptation measures, we have a network of partners that we are happy to draw on.

Whether at the B1 level or only after obtaining the B2 certificate - you make this decision in agreement with the expert. One thing is certain: The B1 certificate must usually be presented at the visa appointment and the B2 certificate is a prerequisite for obtaining professional recognition. So, whether already in your home country or then in Germany - there is no way around learning solid language skills.

We often hear this question, but unfortunately there is no clear answer here. The process duration depends on the timing of the interview (the earlier the interview takes place, the earlier the application for recognition can be submitted), the personal learning progress of the expert (language talent or do exams have to be repeated?) and, to a considerable extent, the processing time of the German authorities (waiting time for recognition notice and visa). But our matching app always provides you as an employer with a daily updated overview of where your expert is in the process.

Of course, we inform our experts about the necessary commitment that participation in Signite requires from them. Nevertheless, it cannot be prevented that an expert selected by you changes her/his mind during the process. Unfortunately, this can always happen in a free labor market. In this case, the employer will be reimbursed. However, we cannot promise a replacement, as it is up to the professionals to apply to you.

The organization is up to Signite. We manage the process, collect all documents and take care of the communication with the authorities. You will receive notifications via our matching app on which documents need to be provided by you as the employer. As an employer, you organize the transfer itself directly with your expert and also cover the cost of the tickets.

Signite advises professionals in choosing the most suitable recognition path for them as well as in gathering the relevant documents. Signite also handles the application and communication with the recognition authority. Upon receipt of the recognition notice, we establish contact with one of our partners, where the adaptation measure can be carried out and the professional recognition will be completed.
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