UK Immigration
UK Immigration Work Permits and Visas for Doctors
> Application Process for Doctors
> Application Process for Dentists
> GMC Registration
In the UK, there is a significant shortage of Doctors, Nurses and associated professionals as you will see from the complete Skills Shortage List.
These pages are specific to PostGraduate Doctors and Dentists wishing to come to the UK to work in hospitals and homes here both in private and public organisations. It is a requirement of the Immigration Rules that doctors and dentists coming here to take up salaried professional appointments, including research and teaching appointments, and training require permits with some exceptions.
To work in the UK as a Doctor, you need to be registered with the General Medical Council. We can help get you registered.
To work in the UK as a Dentist, you need to be registered with the General Dental Council. We can help get you registered.
Please also see the Highly Skilled Migrant Scheme (HSMP) with it's priority section for General Practitioners and the new updated Working HolidayMaker scheme. Please also see our Students and Permit Free Employment pages for information about training for Postgraduate Doctors and Dentists.
Under the HSMP Scheme General Practitioners may be eligible for 50 points as a priority application. This scheme applies only to General Practitioners and is an ideal way for them to enter the UK and find work.
SkillClear is here to guide you through your registration process and also ensure that your visa status is valid for working in the UK both during and after the registration process.
Some other useful pages for Doctors are:
HSMP Scheme - Special Priority
Required Skills
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