Written By: Dana Mustafa AlKahlout, Reviewed By: Dr. Ibrahim Abu Riash, Edited by: Majed Jaber.
So you have decided to choose Germany as a destination for your medical specialty, what’s next?
In this post we will take you through all the steps you will need to take until you reach Germany, right from your place to the airport!
Table of Contents
first, learning the language
Language is the most important step to consider before going to Germany. With sufficient language skills, your chances are greatly higher at succeeding in this journey.
It is mandatory to reach at least A2 German level before applying for a visa. However, it is advisable to go even further and finish level B1. In general, the rule is, the more you practice the better.
Why is language that important?
You will be working as a doctor and your job mainly relies on human communication, whether it is with your patients, colleagues or seniors. Why would a hospital hire you if you were unable to speak the language proficiently?
You are required to complete level B2 before being able to apply for jobs. That means you are expected to be able to communicate in German before even considering applying for anything. Therefore, it would be better if you start at your home town, saving lots of time, effort and MONEY!
WHY money?
Not knowing the language before traveling means you need to learn it there with much higher costs and that also means you would spend more time living off your money before applying to a job and starting to make an income.
The other point is away from the career stuff, you are going to a foreign country with different culture and people and by far the best thing to help you get over that barrier and not feel so lost is your language!
How long will it take in Germany before you are able to speak comfortably in German?
Generally, if you are determined enough, socializing with people and not just isolating yourself in a high palace over the mountain (not recommended). It will take around 9 months.
WAIT! There is still one IMPORTANT thing regarding language.
Germans really really love their language, many of them refuse to communicate with you in any other language even if they speak it. So, you trying to learn the German language and showing them you are making an effort (even if your German is not so good initially) would give you lots of bonus in your relationship with them.
Beginner German is better than perfect English.
Where to learn German in Gaza? And how much does it cost?
The only certified German language center in Gaza and worldwide is Goethe Institute.
It will cost you around 1400 shekel to complete a level course for example 1400 to complete a course in A1, another 1400 for A2 and so on.
The official language test from Goethe Institute, the test that you will use in your visa application will cost 350 shekels.
Second the VISA
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The visa you will apply for is a student visa.
Visa Requirements:
- Certify your medical certificate, Palestinian medical license, birth certificate and Tawjehi certificate in the higher education ministry in Ramallah and the German Embassy in Ramallah.
- Get accepted in a language institute in Germany.
- And of course your A2 test.
How to send them to Ramallah?
By travelling agencies in Gaza.
How to get accepted in German language institute in Germany?
Usually by the help of a friend, or anyone you know in Germany. Or contact us for help.
How much will it take for the student visa?
Usually around 8 weeks.
You finally made it to Germany, but this is still the beginning!
Check our Germany Pathway page:
https://mdguidance.com/category/germany-pathway/
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