Where we place

Three countries. One standard of care.

Each destination has its own visa route, language floor and recognition process. Here is exactly what to expect in each.

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Greece

Fastest route to placement. Strong private-family demand across Athens and Thessaloniki.

€900 – €1,500 net

Typical monthly salary band

Visa route
National type-D work visa via employer sponsorship and Ministry of Migration approval.
Language requirement
English B1 accepted for most private-family roles; basic Greek taught pre-departure.
Credential recognition
No formal recognition needed for caregiving. Nurses apply through the national health authority.
Typical timeline
Typically 8–12 weeks from offer to arrival.
Live-in caregiverCare home assistantDementia specialistPalliative care worker

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Italy

Decreto flussi quota-based entry; board and lodging standard for live-in roles.

€1,000 – €1,600 net

Typical monthly salary band

Visa route
Entry under the decreto flussi quota system; nulla osta issued to the employer.
Language requirement
English B1 minimum with A1 Italian orientation; Italian classes continue after arrival.
Credential recognition
Caregiving roles unregulated. Nursing requires OPI registration and a recognition decree.
Typical timeline
Quota-dependent, typically 12–20 weeks.
Live-in caregiver (badante)Care home assistantDementia specialist

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Germany

Highest salaries; requires host-language progression and formal recognition for nurses.

€1,600 – €2,600 gross

Typical monthly salary band

Visa route
Skilled Worker visa under the Fachkräfteeinwanderungsgesetz with accelerated employer procedure.
Language requirement
B1 German for care assistants, B2 for registered nurses — funded language ramp-up included.
Credential recognition
Anerkennung process for nurses; SafiriCare prepares and tracks the full dossier.
Typical timeline
16–28 weeks, driven by language attainment and recognition.
Registered nurseCare home assistantDisability support worker

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