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

From today, 29 January 2025, new requirements are in effect for international applicants to prove their English language proficiency.

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

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

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

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

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

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