Germany needs nurses, and it needs them fast. The Federal Employment Agency (Bundesagentur für Arbeit) says experts expect roughly another 500,000 nurses to be needed by 2030. One of the safest ways for qualified nurses from certain countries to answer that call is Triple Win, a government-to-government program run by the agency's International Placement Services (ZAV) together with the development agency GIZ. If you are looking for nursing jobs in Germany with visa support and no agent fees, here is how the program works and who can apply. What is Triple Win? Triple Win has been running since 2013. According to its official website, it has placed more than 8,000 nurses and trainees with over 200 employers across Germany, and GIZ reports placements at around 400 health and care facilities. The program is called "Triple Win" because it is designed to benefit three sides: nurses get fair, legal jobs abroad; German hospitals and care homes get staff; and partner countries with a surplus of nurses get support and remittances. It is based on placement agreements between Germany and each partner country, and the partner country's public employment service is involved in advertising vacancies and selecting candidates. Who can apply Triple Win works only with countries that have more trained nurses than local jobs. Current partners listed by the program and GIZ are: - The Philippines - Tunisia - Indonesia - Kerala, India (via NORKA Roots) - Telangana, India If you live outside these partner countries, Triple Win is not open to you, but Germany has other legal routes for nurses, which are explained on the official "Make it in Germany" portal. Benefits stated by the program - Free for nurses: the program follows an "employer pays" principle; your German employer covers placement, language course and travel costs - Paid German classes up to level B1, ending with a B1 certificate - German employment contract with at least the statutory minimum salary and full social security: health insurance, pension insurance and paid holidays - Local offices in partner countries plus support in Germany with authorities and professional recognition - Medical check and measles vaccination costs covered by Triple Win before departure (as described for Kerala) Example: requirements for Kerala The Bundesagentur für Arbeit's page for India (Kerala) lists these criteria: - Graduation from an accredited nursing institution in India with a GNM diploma or B.Sc. Nursing, plus an Indian nurse registration certificate - Minimum age of 18 - German at level B1 or higher at the time of the visa application Documents include an English CV and motivation letter, legalised copies of your nursing diploma, transcript and registration certificate, references from previous employers if any, a passport copy and any German certificate you already hold. How the process works 1. Recruitment: the partner agency advertises a selection round and you apply online. 2. Training: a German course from A1 to B1 in your home country, plus professional nursing orientation and preparation of recognition documents. 3. Matching: interview with a German employer and signing of the employment contract. 4. Departure: medical check, measles vaccination and work visa. 5. In Germany: you work while completing recognition of your qualification within about 12 months. Your first visa is valid for one year and changes to a residence permit after you pass recognition and a B2 German exam. The agency notes that after five years you may be able to move to permanent residence. How to apply - Start with the official website: Triple Win – Become a nurse in Germany (https://triple-win-programm.de/en/), then select your partner country. - For Kerala, follow the Bundesagentur für Arbeit guidance on its Triple Win India (Kerala) page (https://www.arbeitsagentur.de/vor-ort/zav/projects-programs/health-and-care/triple-win/india) and apply only when NORKA Roots advertises a round on its official website. - Incomplete applications are not considered, so prepare every document before the round opens. Practical tips - Start German now. Free online A1 courses help you stand out at interview. - Legalise documents early. Attestation and legalisation can take weeks. - Expect hard work at first. Many nurses start as assistants until recognition is complete. Scam warning Triple Win is free for nurses. Nobody can sell you a "Triple Win seat", and official partner agencies will never ask you to pay an agent for selection. Apply only through the official Triple Win website or your country's official partner agency, and report anyone who asks for money. Disclaimer The Motivators is an independent information blog and is not connected to the Bundesagentur für Arbeit, GIZ or any partner agency. We do not process applications. Information is taken from official program pages as of 20 October 2026 and may change. Always verify details on the official websites before applying. 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