Applying for entry to the GP Register

Published 3 October 2024

This is for doctors who want to join the GP Register.

Am I eligible to apply?

You may be eligible for entry onto the GP Register if you have a relevant European GP qualification.

You can check which GP qualification we will accept in our evidence of qualifications page. Then you must also check your qualification is on our list of relevant European qualifications, and that:

  • The title of it is exactly the same as the one in our list, and;
  • Your qualification was issued on or after the reference date listed.

How do I apply?

Once you have checked you hold a relevant European GP qualification, you’ll need to have your relevant European GP qualification independently verified before we can grant your registration with a licence to practise. Read about what this means for you.

Please note that you may have to have your primary medical qualification independently verified also if it’s not already been done.

I don't hold full registration

You'll need to make an application for full registration with a licence to practise and entry onto the GP Register at the same time.