Large talent pool
6.06 m
- registered nurses in China (end of 2025)
- +1.35 million since 2020
- Germany may lack up to 690,000 by 2049
For healthcare providers
We recommend Chinese nurses who are eligible for recognition in Germany and speak German at B1.
We find the right people for your team – and help them stay.
From selection, recognition and visa to settling in: one contact person for the whole journey.
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Qualified nurses
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A full-time nursing degree, at least a 3-year diploma (dazhuan) incl. at least 8 months of clinical placement, and a Chinese nursing certificate (护士证, national exam passed).How nurses are trained in China →
German at B1 level
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B1 certificate (required for the visa) and a completed course in German for nursing. After the job offer they continue to B2 for the professional licence, in China or after arrival.German language: B1 and B2 →
Pay only on success
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No upfront payment, no deposit or set-up fee: half when the employment contract is signed, half when work starts.
Free replacement during probation
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If a nurse leaves during probation, we provide one replacement free of charge, as set out in the contract.
Why nurses from China
A large talent pool, solid training – and a real willingness to come.
Formal training
≥ 3 years
- full-time nursing education
- ≥ 8 months of clinical placement
- national licensing exam
Ready to move
around 70%
- are considering leaving their job (hospital surveys 2021–2023)
- one reason: many have no permanent public-sector post and work on contract or agency terms, with less stable conditions
Strong clinical practice
Resilient
- used to high patient numbers
- responsible
- eager to learn
Sources: National Health Commission of China, May 2026 · Destatis, January 2024 · Frontiers in Public Health, 2023 (Hunan) · BMC Nursing, 2025 (Shenzhen)
Selection
Whether someone stays starts with how we select.
We assess every candidate in three areas – and only recommend those who meet all three.
Professional qualification
- full-time nursing degree, at least 3 years (dazhuan)
- Chinese nursing certificate (护士证)
Language
- B1 certificate
- completed course in German for nursing
- interview on clinical communication
Health and good conduct
- health certificate
- criminal record certificate
- both also needed for recognition
Process
About 4–6 months from employment contract to first day.
01Initial consultation and quote
02Funding check and cost planning
03Candidates and interviews
04Employment contract
05Recognition and visa
06Arrival and first day
about 2–4 weeks after the interview
about 4–6 months
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01Initial consultation and quote
Your organisation- share positions, ward, number and start date
- sign the service agreement
Annie Sino-German- clarify your needs
- provide a written quote
OutcomeWritten quote and service agreement -
02Funding check and cost planning
Your organisation- decide which third-party costs you cover
Annie Sino-German- check funding programmes
- list third-party costs
OutcomeAgreed split of third-party costs -
03Candidates and interviews
Your organisation- review profiles
- hold video interviews
Annie Sino-German- introduce screened candidates
- organise the interviews
OutcomeYour chosen candidates -
04about 2–4 weeks after the interviewEmployment contract
Your organisation- make an offer
- sign the employment contract
Annie Sino-German- explain the contract terms to candidates
- help both sides align the terms
OutcomeSigned employment contract -
05about 4–6 monthsRecognition and visa
Your organisation- employer declaration for the visa
- if needed, cost-coverage declaration for recognition
Annie Sino-German- file and follow up recognition
- support the visa process
- prepare departure
OutcomeRecognition decision (or deficiency notice) and visa -
06Arrival and first day
Your organisation- onboarding and practical supervision
Annie Sino-German- airport pick-up and settling in
- registrations
- support with adaptation measures
OutcomeNurse at work – regular check-ins begin
How long recognition and the visa take depends on the federal state and the individual case.
Retention
Hiring is only the beginning.
After the first day, we check in regularly with the nurse and with your team to spot problems early.
Onboarding
Monthly
Probation passed
Quarterly
Full recognition as a nurse in Germany
Every 6 months
Ongoing
Settling inHousing, paperwork and everyday life in the first year
Career developmentRecognition, further training and next steps
Family and integrationFamily reunification, networks and life in Germany
Fees
You pay only on success.
A fixed amount per nurse – due only once the hire succeeds.
0%
When we start working together
No upfront payment, no deposit
50%
When the employment contract is signed
between you and the nurse
50%
When work starts
on the first day at your organisation
GuaranteeIf the nurse leaves during probation, we provide one replacement free of charge, as set out in the contract.
Third-party costs at costRecognition, translations, visa, flights and similar are not included. Which of them you cover is agreed in writing before we start.
You receive a written quote after the initial consultation.
Fairness and compliance
Fair to providers, fair to nurses – by clear rules.
These principles apply to every placement and are part of our written agreements.
- 01WHO Code: We follow the WHO Global Code of Practice on the International Recruitment of Health Personnel.
- 02Human and labour rights: ILO core labour standards; zero tolerance for forced labour and human trafficking.
- 03The law of both countries: German labour and immigration law, and Chinese rules on working abroad.
- 04No placement fee: Our German company charges nurses no placement fee and no deposit.
- 05In writing and transparent: Working conditions, costs, recognition requirements and integration steps are disclosed in advance.
- 06Equal treatment: The same rights, duties and pay scales as colleagues in Germany.
- 07Two-way assessment: We also assess the provider’s working conditions, supervision and onboarding.
- 08No poaching: While we work together, we do not approach staff of our client organisations to recruit them away.
- 09Data protection: GDPR and China’s Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL).
- 10Open feedback: Anyone can raise concerns – including criticism of us. No disadvantages for those who speak up.
Can the nurse start working before recognition is complete?
Yes. With a deficiency notice (Defizitbescheid), the nurse can apply for a visa under Section 16d of the Residence Act and work for you while completing the adaptation measures.
How many nurses should we hire at once?
We recommend at least three per organisation. Arriving together makes settling in easier – and they are more likely to stay.
Let’s talk about your staffing needs.
The initial call is free and without obligation. Book a slot directly or send us a message using the form.
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