Nursing recognition
Last checked 2026-09-30
The German requirement for recognition as a registered nurse (Pflegefachfrau / Pflegefachmann).
Conditions
- Recognition of your nursing training by the responsible state authority
- German at B2
Watch-outs
- B2 is required in every federal state. A general B2 certificate is widely accepted, including in Hessen, Berlin and Baden-Württemberg. Some states also offer the nursing language exam (Fachsprachprüfung Pflege) as an alternative, such as Bavaria since December 2025. Ask the authority where you will work.
- With a recognition partnership (Anerkennungspartnerschaft) and an employer, you can come with A2 and finish recognition in Germany.