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Is a B2 German certificate mandatory to get a nursing work visa for Germany?
Anonymous Nurse
Asked on July 28, 2026
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Yes, a B2 level certificate (from Goethe, TELC, or ÖSD) is the legal requirement to obtain your full professional recognition (Berufsurkunde) as a registered nurse in Germany. However, you can travel on a 16d recognition visa with a B1 certificate and complete B2 in Germany.
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