Annie Sino-German · 安妮中德

Annie Thing
Is Possible.一切皆有可能

Connecting healthcare providers in Germany with healthcare professionals from China – from preparing to leave, to arriving, to putting down roots.

We connect Chinese healthcare professionals with healthcare providers in Germany, and stay with every professional from departure to settling in for the long term.

Current focus: nursing professionals

Red arched bridge in the morning mist – connecting China and Germany
For healthcare providersI represent a healthcare providerProcess, services and how we work together For healthcare professionalsI am a healthcare professional · 我是医护人才Your path to Germany – explained in Chinese

Why we exist

The concerns on both sides lead to the same question:
Can healthcare professionals from China really stay and put down roots in Germany?

Modern hospital corridor in Germany

Healthcare providers in Germany

280,000–690,000

By 2049, Germany is expected to be short of 280,000 to 690,000 nursing staff.

International nurses are an important part of the solution. But providers have legitimate questions:

  • Is their language good enough for everyday clinical work?
  • Will they integrate into the team and the culture?
  • Once we have invested in them, will they stay?

Source: Federal Statistical Office of Germany (Destatis), nursing workforce projection, January 2024

Many nursing students outside a nursing school in China

Healthcare professionals from China

6.06 million

By the end of 2025, China had 6.06 million registered nurses – about 1.35 million more than in 2020.

Competition for nursing jobs in China is growing, and working abroad has become a new option. But it comes with real concerns:

  • Before departure: unclear information, risks and pitfalls in the process
  • After arrival: a new language, a new environment and cultural differences between East and West
  • Long term: career development, family reunification and a truly settled life

Source: National Health Commission of China (NHC), report on the development of nursing, May 2026

Annie Sino-German

We care not only about bringing people here, but about helping them stay.
That is why we built the Annie Sino-German Community: from preparation before departure, to arriving, to long-term development – with someone by your side at every step.

Annie Sino-German Community

Three stages, one continuous journey.

  1. 01In China
    Desk in China with a German textbook and laptop

    Before departure

    • Qualification assessment
    • Matching with providers
    • Recognition application
    • Visa and departure preparation
  2. 02Arriving in Germany
    Bright apartment in Germany with a suitcase after arrival

    The first months

    • Pick-up and settling in
    • Starting work
    • Completing recognition
    • Integrating into the team
  3. 03Putting down roots
    Green plant and keys on a windowsill overlooking Marienplatz in Munich

    Long-term development

    • Career development
    • Family reunification
    • Side-job opportunities
    • Networks for life and work

Independent and compliant

Fair to everyone involved.

We stand independently between providers and professionals and do not represent only one side.
Three principles ensure this:

Read our Fairness & Compliance Principles →
  1. 01
    Two evaluation forms – both professional and provider are assessed

    Two-way assessment

    We assess professionals’ qualifications, language skills and work experience – and providers’ working conditions, onboarding and support.

  2. 02
    Three parties at one table – costs agreed before starting

    Clear pricing

    Our services, prices and payment terms are set out in writing before any cooperation begins. Details on the respective pages.

  3. 03
    Feedback and complaint channels open to everyone

    Open feedback

    Anyone can raise concerns through the same channel – including criticism of us. We commit to recording, following up and responding.

Annie Liao, founder of Annie Sino-German

Who is behind this

Annie Liao, Founder

I left China and stayed in Germany: I started out as a door girl at a five-star hotel in China, then joined BMW China, moved into consulting at MHP (Porsche Group) in Germany, and now run my own businesses in China and Germany. I have worked between the two countries since 2009 and have lived in Munich since 2021.

After founding my company I moved into healthcare – not only because I see a real need, but above all because personal experiences moved me. I want to help more healthcare professionals from China come to Germany and stay.

Annie Thing Is Possible.一切皆有可能

My story →

How can we help you?

Choose your path – we will get in touch personally.

For healthcare providersBook an initial callProcess, services and how we work together For healthcare professionalsGo to the Chinese site · 医护人才Your path to Germany – explained in Chinese

Interested in becoming a partner? Get in touch →