Documents

1. Certificate Non-Registration application form

   Form | 05-09-2023

2. What is possible with a foreign pharmacist's diploma without a BIG registration?

   To work as a pharmacist in the Netherlands, you must have a BIG registration. Dutch pharmacy education often differs greatly from ...

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3. With a master's education in psychology can I start working directly as a healthcare psychologist in the Netherlands?

   Can I immediately start working in the Netherlands as a GZ psychologist with a Belgian education?

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4. What is a validated or certified copy?

   A validated copy is a copy with an original stamp and signature or initial from the programme concerned or from a notary within ...

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5. What do the supporting documents that I have to submit from abroad look like?

   Are you applying for a BIG (re)registration and do you have foreign work experience or are you applying for recognition of your ...

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6. How do I search the BIG-register?

   You can easily find a healthcare professional in the BIG-register by using the Search function on our website. You can also call ...

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7. What are the opening hours of the BIG-register?

   The BIG-register opening hours are Monday to Friday, 8.30 am till 5 pm. The BIG information line number is: 0900 - 89 98 225.

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8. How do I check a statement’s digital certificate of authenticity?

   The BIG register provides the following digital statements: Extract BIG register (summary) and a Certificate of Current ...

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9. Application form Temporary and occasional services

   Form | 04-06-2020

10. VIdeo Foreign diploma

    This video explains which procedures you may need to follow if you want to work in the Dutch healthcare sector with a foreign ...

    Video | 17-04-2017