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Due to busy times, it currently takes a little longer for us to respond to your application for Recognition of a Foreign Diploma. Sorry for the inconvenience.

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Recognition Foreign diploma

Working in the Dutch healthcare sector with a international qualification is only possible when your diploma is at least equivalent to a Dutch diploma. To determine this, your diploma must be officially recognised. Proof of Dutch language proficiency is also required in almost all situations. If you want to work in one of the BIG professions, registration in the BIG register is a necessary step after recognision of your diploma.

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.