migration of doctors to Germany

The general conditions the migration of doctors to Germany

One of the most important requirements for working in a foreign country as a doctor is to know the language of that country and be fluent in it. As a result, the first step for doctors to immigrate to Germany is to learn the German language up to C1 level, although having a B2 language certificate is good enough for everyday conversation. In addition to that, the doctors must have a job offer from Germany. This way the applicant will first get a temporary work permit, which allows him/her to enter Germany and start working. During this period, the process of degree equivalency will be done and finally the person will get a “Approbiation” medical license, which is permanent (for the whole of one’s life) and the person will be allowed to work all over Germany.

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Topics reviewed in this article:

• Unemployment rate in Germany
• The income of doctors in Germany
• Study medicine in Germany
• How to find a job in Germany?
• The requirements for companions of doctors
• The requirements for obtaining a residence permit and citizenship in Germany

Unemployment rate in Germany

In this article, since we are talking about the migration of doctors to Germany, we will check the unemployment rate in this country. Regarding the unemployment rate in Germany, it is worth mentioning that no country needs workforce as much as Germany does. In Germany, the unemployment rate has been below 5% since 2015 till now.

The income of doctors in Germany

After the unemployment rate, the second indicator that you need to consider is the amount of salary and income in the destination country. Of course, usually doctors around the world have a good income, and the higher their skills and experience is, the higher this income will be. Normally, a person who works as a doctor in Germany will have an average income of around 9,000 euros per month. The average minimum income in this field is € 3,290 and the average maximum income is € 15,100 per month. Of course, these numbers are average numbers, and certainly some specialists earn more than this amount per month. As mentioned above, in addition to this high income, doctors also have a lot of responsibilities and their work is related to people’s lives. The amount of income is one of the reasons why this field is so popular among students.

Study medicine in Germany

In order to enter medical fields in this country, the GPA of your diploma must be 20. If your GPA is not 20, you can apply for countries that do not have this requirement, such as Spain, France, etc. To study medicine in Germany, you can learn the German up to C1 level in Iran or even in Germany itself. Then you will start the main medical courses by participating in the entrance exam and passing the foundation courses. When it comes to getting a German student visa the educational gap is very important and it should not be more than 3 to 4 years after you get your diploma.

How to find a job in Germany?

In order to migrate to Germany, doctors must have a job offer. So it is important that you know how to find a job in Germany. The first way to look for a job is to correspond directly with clinics and hospitals and send them your application if you have the required conditions. It is better for you to start looking for a job in small and least densely populated cities. Because usually such areas need more medical staff. Definitely, after getting your permanent medical license, your chances of finding a job in bigger cities will increase. In addition to that, you can find a job offer with the help of employment agencies. Some of these agencies only apply for medical disciplines. Here are the names of some of these job agencies:

• Healthcare employment agency
• C Jobs Germany Agency
• MediJobs Employment Agency
• Doc to let employment agency

The requirements for companions of doctors

When doctors migrate to Germany, it is also possible for them to take their spouse and children with them to this country. Of course, keep in mind that only children under the age of 18 can be taken to Germany, and older children must apply for a student visa separately and independently. The important point is that the spouse must the basics of the German language. Another requirement in this process is to have health insurance.

The requirements for obtaining a residence permit and citizenship in Germany

If you want to migrate to Germany through working, first a temporary residence permit will be issued, which can be extended if the job is retained and kept by the applicant. One of the best types of temporary residence permits in Germany and other European countries is the Blue Card, which will be issued to applicants with an annual income of more than € 50,800. Usually, if a person has lived and worked in Germany for at least five years and has paid for insurance and taxes, he/she can apply for a permanent residence permit in that country. German citizenship is granted to those who have lived legally in Germany for at least 8 years and have a B1 German language certificate. Keep in mind that Germany does not accept dual citizenship and you must revoke your previous citizenship.