BIG-register

Last updated on the 15th of May 2025

Foreign diploma

Healthcare professionals with a foreign diploma can only register with a officially recognized foreign diploma. The advice wizard shows you which procedure for recognition may apply to your situation. You also need to provide a proof of language proficiency when you apply for registration. If you wish to register with a qualification/diploma you obtained five or more years ago,  you must also fullfil extra criteria. 

Learn how to get your foreign diploma recognized.

What it means to be BIG registrated

• You may use the legally protected title(s) belonging to your profession;
• Doctors, dentists, clinical technologist, midwives, nurses and physician assistants may carry out certain reserved procedures independently;
• You can begin specialist training in your professional field;
• You are subject to Dutch disciplinary law;
• You may practise your profession independently when you have a recognized foreign diploma.