Australia · Licensing & Skills

AHPRA and National Boards registration

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and 15 National Boards regulate 16 health professions across Australia, including medicine, nursing, dental, pharmacy, physiotherapy, and psychology.

Who it suits

Who this pathway suits

Doctors, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, physiotherapists, and healthcare professionals planning to practise in Australia.

Eligibility

Eligibility at a glance

  • Accredited health professional degree comparable to Australian standards
  • Current international registration with Certificate of Good Standing
  • Meeting English language skills registration standard
  • Criminal history check through Fit2Work or approved international background screening
Process

How the process works

  1. Complete Ahpra online Self-Check to determine registration stream
  2. Undergo qualification verification (e.g., EPIC for doctors)
  3. Pass examination requirements (e.g., AMC for doctors, OBA/NCLEX-RN for nurses)
  4. Submit formal registration application and present in person at an Ahpra office upon arrival
Documents

Documents you will typically need

  • Primary medical/health degree, transcripts, Certificates of Good Standing from all regulatory bodies, Fit2Work report, English test results
Good to know

What to keep in mind

Registration gives permission to practise your profession; a visa gives permission to live and work in Australia. Both are required.

Official source: Ahpra — Registration. Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.

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