International applications

This section is for applicants who have completed professional training and practised outside the UK, and haven't been registered with the HCPC before

Eligibility to apply for registration

Please ensure that you are eligible to apply for registration via the international route

Documents you need to prepare and certify

Before applying, prepare and certify your documents to avoid delays to your application

How to apply via the international application route

Step-by-step guidance on making your international application online

What to expect when you make an international application

When you will hear from us and how long each part of the process will take

Possible outcomes from our review of your international application

Details on the possible outcomes to your application depending the route you've taken

Once you are on the Register

What happens after your application has been successful and how you stay registered

Once you've checked your eligibility, read our standards and guidance and prepared your certified documents you can apply online

You can also download this guidance as a PDF