Highlights: Germany needs qualified nurses and urges nursing professionals to apply via Triple Win Program
- Germany is facing nursing shortages and has launched Triple Win Program to address these shortages.
- Triple win program offers a pathway for nursing professionals from India to migrate to Germany.
- The visa is valid for one year and can be transitioned into residence permit.
- Family reunification is possible in Germany for those who meet certain criteria.
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Germany’s Triple Win Program for Indian nursing professionals
Germany is facing shortage of skilled nursing staff and experts predict that approximately 500,000 nurses will be required by 2030. In order to facilitate the migration of trained nurses to Germany, Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and the International Placement Services (ZAV) of the German Federal Employment Agency launched the Triple Win Programme in 2013.
The Triple Win Program focuses on recruiting qualified nurses from other countries, such as from India, Indonesia, and Philippines to migrate to Germany and fill the nursing staff shortages.
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Training and support for Indian nurses in Germany
Licensed Indian nurses must complete technical and language training in order to practice in Germany. They not only find job opportunities in Germany but also receive support in both personal and professional development. Within a year of arrival, their credentials are formally recognized.
Benefits of the Triple Win Program for Indians
The German government employs the "Triple Win" strategy to ensure benefits for all immigrants involved that help both their home country and their country of origin, this includes:
- Nurses can find job opportunities and receive support for professional and personal development.
- Standard operating procedures ensure fair compensation and equal working conditions.
- Only partner nations with a surplus of trained nurses are allowed to work with the Federal Employment Agency and GIZ in order to guarantee a fair and sustainable procedure.
- To solve the skills gap in the German job market, hospitals and senior care facilities can hire qualified nurses.
- Candidates receive free placement assistance, language and technical training, and integration support.
- Cost of medical check-ups and measles immunization which are required before travelling is covered in the program.
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Procedure for Indian nursing professionals
Indian applicants must go through the following procedure:
Recruitment and Training
This phase involves recruitment interview, language courses, professional nursing orientation, and recognition document preparation.
Pre-Deployment Phase
The post-arrival phase involves matching processes, employer interviews, medical check-ups, and work visas, with on-going support from GIZ's integration advisors.
Post Arrival Support
GIZ provides support and oversees the integration of Triple Win applicants once they arrive in Germany. GIZ helps candidates complete their tasks for state administrations in a single day.
Eligibility to apply for Triple Win Program
- Graduation from accredited nursing institutions in India
- Legal age of 18
- Proof of German language level of at least B1 at the time of visa application
Residence permit and family reunification for Indians in Germany
The visa is valid for a period of one year and can be converted into a residence permit once nurses successfully complete the B2 exam and the recognition process in Germany. This visa may be converted into a permanent resident permit after five years.
Family reunification is possible when all the prerequisites are met such as having a sufficient salary and housing. Spouses and children must apply for family reunion at the appropriate German embassy before leaving the country.
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