Full registration for doctors with sponsorship

This guide is for doctors who have been sponsored to apply for full registration with a licence to practise in the UK. 

You are eligible to apply for this route if you: 

  • graduated from a medical school outside the UK or Switzerland

and:

  • you hold an acceptable primary medical qualification  
  • have been selected for postgraduate training by a UK medical royal college or faculty, or by one of a small number of postgraduate institutions or you are being sponsored by someone on our list of approved sponsors
  • you have carried out medical practice for three out of the last five years, including the most recent 12 months.
Why should I read this guide?
To find out what you need to do to make your application.
Next steps
Once you are ready to apply – make your application online.
  1. Summary
  2. Evidence of your primary medical qualification
  3. Your certificate of sponsorship
  4. Demonstrating your knowledge of English
  5. Your passport
  6. Your certificate of good standing
  7. Your activities for the last five years
  8. Declaring your fitness to practise
  1. Will there be restrictions on where I can work?
  2. Translating documents that aren't in English
  3. How do I send my documents?
  4. How much does it cost to apply?
  5. How long will it take to process my application?
  6. Coming to an identity check in the UK
  7. I am ready to apply
Next Evidence of your primary medical qualification

Related content

Useful links for your application.
GMC Online Make your application and manage your registration through our secure online portal.
Your medical degree Check your primary medical qualification meets our criteria.
Knowledge of English Check you can provide evidence to prove that your knowledge of English meets our requirements.