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Recognition-readiness check: which route fits, and what you still need

Answer up to six quick questions and get an instant, plain-English read on which legal route fits your situation, plus a checklist of what is still missing.

Private self-check

Check your likely route

Answer the questions below for an instant route indication and a practical checklist.

No data stored: your answers stay in browser memory only. Nothing is saved, sent, tracked, or connected to your identity.

Changing an answer updates the result locally in this page.

Are you already a qualified nurse?
Has a German authority assessed your qualification?
Do you have a concrete job offer or training place?
What is your current German level?
Which documents do you already have ready?
Employer hosting readiness (optional)

How the result works

This self-assessment maps your answers to the most likely route using the same route logic as the route matrix. It is not a decision by a German authority, and requirements can vary by federal state, employer, authority, and individual case.

Regulated nursing in Germany ultimately requires equivalence of qualification, German at B2 for professional admission, health fitness, and personal reliability. The checklist highlights the gaps your answers reveal.