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Recognition Foreign diploma

Working in the Netherlands with a foreign healthcare diploma is only possible if your knowledge and skills are equivalent to those of a healthcare provider with a Dutch diploma. To determine this, your diploma must be officially recognized. Dutch language skills at the right level are a requirement in almost all situations. Do you want to work in one of the BIG professions? Then registration in the BIG register is a necessary step.

Last updated on the 10th of May 2023

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There are 3 procedures for applying for a recognition off your diploma. The Advice Wizard helps you to determine which procedure applies to you.

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3 procedures

Automatic recognition with direct enrolment in the BIG register

This procedure applies to a number of diplomas obtained in an EU Member State or Switzerland. Through this procedure, you will also be entered directly into the BIG register.

Recognition of professional qualifications

This procedure generally applies to applicants with a non-automatically recognised diploma obtained in an EU Member State or Switzerland.

Certificate of competence

This procedure generally applies to applicants with a diploma obtained outside the EU or Switzerland.