Register as a nurse or midwife if you trained outside the UK: step by step

Changes in light of coronavirus (Covid-19)

Check our Covid-19: Information for overseas candidates for updates on the changes we're making to support overseas candidates with their registration.

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Check you're ready to register
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How much is it going to cost? How long is it going to take? Prepare your evidence Get your pre-application checklist
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Complete eligibility and qualification application
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This is the first part of your registration.

We'll check you're eligible to register via this route.
Begin your application Provide identity evidence Provide qualification and registration information Pay the evaluation fee £140 - non-refundable Await the evaluation outcome Sharing your application status
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Take the Test of Competence
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Once we've confirmed your eligibility, we may ask you to complete a Test of Competence as well as completing your registration application.
Learn more about the Test of Competence
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Complete registration application
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Provide health evidence Provide character evidence Provide language evidence Confirm professional indemnity arrangement Pay registration fee
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Evaluating your application
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Once we have everything we need, we'll contact your referees to verify your information.
Verifying your information Await our decision