In 2008 over 2000 nurses and midwives from outside the EEA registered with the NMC, enabling them to work in the UK. The Overseas department at the NMC deals with all enquiries regarding overseas applications and registrations.
Overseas registration
Nurses - Overseas registration
Midwives - Overseas registration
Please read the following information booklet before applying to join the Register:
Registering as a nurse or midwife in the UK [PDF]
Information booklet for non EU trained applicants
Please note that in order to apply for registration you must hold full and active registration as a nurse or midwife in your home country.
Update February 2009: Immigration requirements for non-EEA nurses and midwives
Important information for nurses and midwives currently in the immigration process.
Update September 2008: Information for nurses and midwives registered outside of the EEA who want to work in the UK
If you received your training outside the EEA, and have not been registered and practised in another EU Member State for three years, please follow our overseas route.
This applies equally to overseas trained nurses and midwives who hold EU nationality or EC Treaty Rights.
Further information
Contact
overseas.enquiries@nmc-uk.org.
First created: 08/08/2005
Last modified: 21/04/2009