Register as a nurse or midwife if you trained outside the EU/EEA

Everything you need to know about joining the register as a nurse or midwife in the United Kingdom

We launched a new overseas registration process on Monday 7 October 2019. Read these pages if you're starting an application after this date.

We have separate guidance if you started your application before Monday 7 October 2019.

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Check you are ready to register

Get a personalised checklist of the evidence you will need to provide in your application.

Get your pre-application checklist

Find out how to join the register

Read our step by step guide on the application process to find out what you need to do

Read the guide