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Countries in the European Economic Area and Switzerland

Registration arrangements for graduates from medical schools in the EEA and Switzerland are different from those for graduates from medical schools in other countries.

This page lists the countries which are in the EEA (and Switzerland) to help graduates and doctors who are making an application for registration.

List of countries in the EEA

• Austria
• Belgium
• Bulgaria*
• Cyprus
• Czech Republic
• Denmark
• Estonia
• Finland
• France
• Germany
• Greece
• Hungary
• Iceland
• Ireland
• Italy
• Latvia
• Liechtenstein
• Lithuania
• Luxembourg
• Malta
• Netherlands
• Norway
• Poland
• Portugal
• Romania*
• Slovakia
• Slovenia
• Spain
• Sweden
• United Kingdom**

Swiss nationals benefit from EC freedom of movement legislation under the terms of bilateral agreement signed on 1 June 2002. You will find information on the recognised qualifications for all EEA countries and Switzerland listed above in our guidance Evidence of qualifications.

* Doctors with medical degrees from Bulgaria or Romania should read our individual Evidence of qualifications guidance for Bulgaria (opens in a new window) or Romania (opens in a new window).

** UK Nationals should contact us (opens in a new window).