Is the process with docMeds free of charge for nurses from Slovakia?

Yes. For nurses, the entire process is free of charge. docMeds organizes, plans and finances the pathway – from document check and recognition roadmap to placement.

How fast can the process start?

After the initial call and document check, we start immediately. The duration depends on your documents, language level and the responsible authorities.

🇸🇰 Nurses from Slovakia

Recognition & job start in Germany – with docMeds

The entire process is free of charge for nurses.

docMeds organizes, plans, and finances the complete pathway – from document check & recognition to language route and placement in the right healthcare facility.

No hidden fees. Clear roadmap, dedicated contacts, and maximum transparency – step by step until you start in Germany. EU member state: Recognition and employment in Germany possible without a visa process.

Are you coming from Slovakia? We guide you through recognition, language and placement – structured, with clear timelines and personal support.

Requirements for nurses from Slovakia

In nursing, recognition and the language pathway are key. We manage it properly and prevent delays.

Typical minimum requirements

Nursing qualification (certificate + training records)
Language target (often B1/B2 depending on state/employer)
Identity documents (passport/ID, sometimes police clearance)
Employment records (if available: references/work certificates)

What docMeds takes care of for you

Document check and a clear to-do list
Recognition roadmap including responsible authorities & structure
Language pathway and preparation for professional requirements
Placement in suitable facilities incl. application management

How it works – step by step

A clear process: recognition, language, and job start – without chaos.

Initial call – quick assessment of your situation and goals (region, timeline, employer profile).

Document check – we review completeness, translations, formats and create your roadmap.

Recognition process – we plan submission, deadlines and the next steps (depending on the German federal state).

Language & preparation – structured language route plus professional preparation.

Applications & placement – matching with facilities, interview support, contract process.

Start in Germany – onboarding, next steps, direct contacts – until everything runs smoothly.

Document checklist (nursing)

This covers the most common requirements. We tell you exactly what you need for your individual case.

Basic documents

Passport or national ID card (valid)
CV / resume (tabular)
Certificate / diploma + training records
Proof of work experience (if available)
Police clearance (depending on the procedure)
Translations / certifications (we explain the format & steps)
EU citizenship (Slovak ID card or passport)

What we do with it

Clean submission – correct, complete, on time
Risk reduction – fewer questions, fewer delays
Planning with timeline – clear milestones until job start
Parallel placement – job search runs while recognition progresses

Want to start with docMeds?

We assess your situation from Slovakia and show you the next steps transparently – free of charge and structured.

FAQ – Nurses from Slovakia

Short & clear. In the first call we answer everything country- and state-specific.

Is the process really free of charge?

Yes. For nurses the entire process is free of charge. docMeds organizes, plans and finances the pathway – including roadmap and placement.

What mainly determines the duration?

Mostly your document status, translations/certifications, language level, and the processing time of the responsible authorities. We give you a realistic timeline.