Recognition bodies on this page
- United Kingdom: https://www.enic.org.uk · Doctor: https://www.gmc-uk.org · Nurse: https://www.nmc.org.uk · Dentist: https://www.gdc-uk.org · Pharmacist: https://www.pharmacyregulation.org · Psychologist: https://www.hcpc-uk.org · Architect: https://arb.org.uk · Lawyer: https://www.sra.org.uk · Veterinarian: https://www.rcvs.org.uk UK ENIC issues statements of comparability, also used for visa points.
- France: https://www.france-education-international.fr/article/comment-demander-une-attestation — fee 20 EUR + 100 EUR The ENIC-NARIC certificate is online, not binding, and doesn't cover regulated health diplomas (doctor, midwife, dentist, pharmacist) — those go to their professional order. Since January 2026 it no longer counts for naturalisation.
- Germany: https://www.anerkennung-in-deutschland.de — fee 208 EUR Recognition is required only for regulated professions (health, teaching and others); for other jobs it's voluntary and the ZAB statement of comparability helps. From 1 November 2026, doctors, dentists and pharmacists from outside the EU can go straight to a knowledge test.
- United States: https://www.naces.org · Nurse: https://www.cgfns.org A credential evaluation from a NACES member is the usual first step; licences for regulated work are granted by each state.
- Canada: https://www.cicic.ca · immigration: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/documents/education-assessed.html · Nurse: https://www.nnas.ca For immigration, get an Educational Credential Assessment from a designated organisation; regulated professions are licensed by each province.
- Australia: https://www.education.gov.au · immigration: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au · Doctor: https://www.ahpra.gov.au · Engineer: https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au Visas usually need a skills assessment from the body for your occupation; health professions register with Ahpra.
- New Zealand: https://www.nzqa.govt.nz · Nurse: https://www.nursingcouncil.org.nz · Doctor: https://www.mcnz.org.nz
- Philippines: https://ched.gov.ph · Doctor: https://www.prc.gov.ph Regulated professions are licensed by the PRC; foreigners generally need their country to allow Filipinos to practise the same profession (reciprocity).
- Spain: https://www.universidades.gob.es
- Italy: https://www.cimea.it
- Portugal: https://www.dges.gov.pt
- Netherlands: https://www.nuffic.nl
- India: https://aiu.ac.in
- Japan: https://www.niad.ac.jp
- Singapore: https://www.mom.gov.sg · Nurse: https://www.snb.gov.sg
- It's from here — nothing to recognise: Use it as it is.
- No formal recognition needed: Employers decide what your qualification is worth — an official comparability statement makes that easier.
- Recognition required before you can practise: This profession is regulated in the country: apply to the body below before working in it.
- Automatic recognition in the EU: EU, EEA and Swiss citizens with this qualification from one member country are recognised automatically in the others — you still register with the body below.
- The university decides: Each university sets its own admission rules — a comparability statement helps it read your qualification.
- An assessment for your visa: Visas and points in the country need an official assessment of your qualification — the body below issues it.
- English: IELTS Academic 7.0 overall and in each part (6.5 in writing), or OET grade B (C+ in writing); then the NMC's computer-based test and a practical exam.
- English: IELTS Academic 7.0 overall and in each part (6.5 in writing), or OET grade B (C+ in writing); then the NMC's computer-based test and a practical exam.
- English: usually IELTS Academic 7 in each part, or an accepted equivalent.
- Most states require the NCLEX exam; CGFNS reviews foreign nursing education.
- Your diploma and full transcripts (list of subjects and grades).
- Certified translations of anything not in the language the body asks for.
- Your passport, and proof of any name change.
- For regulated professions: proof of registration and good standing where you trained, and your work experience.
- Many regulators allow supervised work in a related role while recognition is pending — ask the body; never practise the regulated profession itself before approval.
- “Credential evaluators” that aren't listed by the official body — their reports are refused.
- Diploma mills selling degrees “based on life experience” — using one can end a visa or a career.
- Agents promising “guaranteed recognition” for a fee — only the official body decides.
Apostille Convention (confirmed here): Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, France, Greece, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, Türkiye, Hong Kong, United States, United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Mexico, New Zealand, Netherlands, Morocco, Ireland — https://www.hcch.net/en/instruments/conventions/status-table/?cid=41. EU regulated professions: https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/regprof. Recognition centres worldwide: https://www.enic-naric.net.