Nursing: Triple Win Philippines

The government programme for Filipino nurses (BA-ZAV, GIZ, DMW): who can apply, what it costs, the steps.

Triple Win is run by the International Placement Services (ZAV) of the Federal Employment Agency (BA) with GIZ. In the Philippines the counterpart is the DMW (Department of Migrant Workers). This is a government-to-government route: placement, preparation and integration support are free for the nurse (BA, Triple Win Pilipinas).

Who can apply (BA page)

• Registered nurse not more than 40 years old, Philippine citizen living mainly in the Philippines.
• Four-year BSN and an active PRC nursing licence.
• At least six months of nursing experience in a hospital, rehabilitation centre or care institution.
• German B1 or B2 (certificate not older than one year) – or willingness to complete B1 training in the Philippines.

What you pay

• Placement, preparation and integration support: free.
• Philippine government charges: DMW fee USD 100 (or peso equivalent), OWWA contribution USD 25, PhilHealth PHP 1,200, Pag-IBIG PHP 100, plus your own medical exam at a DOH-accredited clinic.
• A 2021 DMW release says the German employer pays visa and airfare; the nurse may have to pay board and lodging in whole or in part. Current terms may differ; confirm with the DMW.

How to apply

1. Create an e-register account on the DMW job opportunities website.
2. Send your application and documents to [email protected], or hand them in at the DMW central or a regional office. Incomplete applications are not considered. Up to three selection rounds a year; the DMW announces dates.
3. Documents: cover letter and CV with photo, PEOS certificate, notarised nursing diploma, PRC board certificate and licence, notarised employment certificates, German certificate if any, valid NBI clearance, passport copy.

Steps before departure

• Interviews (project and employer) at the GIZ office; German courses A1 to B1 in Manila, Cebu or Baguio; nursing orientation; preparation of recognition documents.
• OWWA pre-departure seminar, medical exam, contract signing at the DMW, visa preparation by GIZ, pre-flight briefing by the DMW.
• Roughly 12 to 14 months from selection interview to departure, depending on your German level. In Germany GIZ assigns an integration adviser for the first year.

Next: Recognition of nursing qualifications and Leaving the Philippines. Contact: [email protected]; GIZ Office Manila +63 651 5111 or +63 651 5157.