Work as a Nurse in Austria as a Non-EU Citizen – Step-by-Step Guide (2025)

Start Your Nursing Career in Austria – Visa, Recognition & Salary Explained

Are you a qualified nurse from a Non-EU country dreaming of working in Europe? Austria offers excellent opportunities for international nurses, with high salaries, job security, and a world-class healthcare system. This guide explains the step-by-step process to work as a nurse in Austria as a Non-EU citizen, including visa requirements, language skills, recognition of qualifications, and how New Vision Internationale Studienakademie can support your success.

Why Work as a Nurse in Austria?

🎓 Attractive Salary :Earn €2,600–€4,500/month as a registered nurse
💼 Shortage of Nurses : High demand for international healthcare workers
🌍 Full-Time Jobs: : Permanent contracts in hospitals, clinics, and care homes
✨ Pathway to Permanent Residency
🤝 Excellent Quality of Life

How New Vision Internationale Studienakademie Helps You

New Vision is your reliable pathway to working as a nurse in Austria. We support you through:

German Language Training – From beginner to B2
Document Preparation & Recognition Assistance
Exam-Free Work Options – Bridging/adaptation support
Guaranteed Job Placement – Hospitals, clinics & nursing homes
Visa & Relocation Support – Legal help and housing guidance
Visa & Relocation Support – Legal help and housing guidance

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Step-by-Step Procedure: Work as a Nurse in Austria (Non-EU)

1. 📝 Gather & Legalize Documents

Nursing diploma and transcripts
Proof of work experience
Valid passport
Police clearance
Note: All documents must be translated into German and apostilled.

2. 🇩🇪 German Language Requirement for Nurses

To become a registered nurse in Austria, B2 level German is required.

New Vision Internationale Studienakademie offers:

German A1 to B2 courses
Focused training in medical German
Preparation for ÖSD, Telc, or Goethe exams

3. 🛂 Recognition of Nursing Qualifications (Anerkennung)

Apply to the Austrian Ministry of Social Affairs or Gesundheitsberuferegister.

You may be required to:

Complete a bridging course
Undergo an adaptation period (Anpassungslehrgang)
Take a knowledge examination (Nostrifikation)

🎯 New Vision provides full support for document submission, application processing, and exam preparation.

4. ✅ Skip the Exam – Start with Adaptation

Depending on your qualifications, you may work under supervised practice instead of taking an exam.

Avoid the knowledge test
Start working immediately under an adaptation program
Upgrade to full RN status upon completion

5. ✈️ Work Permit, Job Placement & Relocation

After recognition, apply for a Red-White-Red Card (residence + work permit).

New Vision assists with:

Job interviews and contracts
Visa support and relocation assistance
Onboarding in Austrian healthcare facilities

Language Requirements for Nurses in Austria

Essential qualifications for working in Austria’s healthcare system

Language Requirements

Minimum B2 level German (CEFR)
Required by Austrian Nursing Council & employers
Valid certifications: ÖSD, Telc, Goethe

🎓 New Vision’s German Courses Include:

Medical language training
Clinical communication practice
Exam-focused lessons

💡 Extra Benefits

Overtime pay, night/weekend bonuses
Paid vacation (5 weeks/year)
Full health and pension insurance
Free German courses (via employer in many cases)

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