🇭🇷 Are you a doctor or nurse from Croatia?

You have completed your studies or nursing training in Croatia and would like to work in Germany? docMeds accompanies you - from your license to practice medicine (doctors) or recognition/professional license (nursing) to your job in a clinic or nursing facility.

"I had no idea how the process worked in Germany - docMeds took care of everything."

Dr. Filip from Zagreb completed his studies in 2021. Today he works in a clinic in Bavaria - thanks to professional support from docMeds with his license to practice medicine, FSP & job search.

"From recognition to the first service - everything was structured."

Nurse Ana from Split came to Germany with B2 German. docMeds accompanied the recognition/professional registration, organized a communication & practical training and placed her in a hospital in Baden-Württemberg.

✅ Your advantages with docMeds

  • 📄 Use the EU degree: Approbation (doctors) & recognition/professional license (nursing)
  • 📚 Doctors: inside: Specialist language test (FSP) - Nursing: adaptation course/ knowledge test & specialist communication if necessary
  • 📝 Help with translations, apostilles, notarizations & applications
  • 🏥 Direct placement at clinics & care facilities with a real need
  • 🛂 Support with entry, registration & integration
  • 🤝 Personal support in German, Croatian/BKS or English

🗂️ The path to Germany – with docMeds

  1. 1. document check & consultation: analysis of your documents, target federal states & personal roadmap.
  2. 2nd language: At least B2. Physicians: FSP preparation. Nursing: German in the nursing context & practical coaching.
  3. 3. recognition: physicians: Licensure application. Nursing: Recognition/professional license, in case of deviations adaptation course.
  4. 4. application & placement: suitable positions in clinics or care facilities, interview coaching & contract documents.
  5. 5. start & integration: dealing with authorities, registration, finding accommodation if necessary & onboarding in the team.

Get started now – with docMeds by your side

Whether you're a doctor or a nurse - we'll get you safely into the German workplace.

Free initial consultation 🇭🇷

❓ Frequently asked questions from Croatia

Do I have to have my medical degree recognized?

Yes - even with an EU degree, a license to practice is required. We will prepare the application in full and support you until the decision is made.

How does recognition as a nursing specialist work?

EU qualifications are generally recognized. If there are any deviations, the authorities will specify adaptation measures (e.g. training course) - we will organize everything necessary.

What language certificates do I need?

B2 German is standard. Doctors also require the FSP. Nursing staff have proof of professional specialist communication; we offer targeted training if required.

How long does everything take?

Typically 4-7 months - depending on documents, language and processing times in the federal state. Often faster with docMeds thanks to complete applications.

docMeds supports doctors and nurses from Croatia with recognition, language tests, applications and integration - personally, digitally and efficiently. Your path into the German healthcare system starts here.

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