Information about recognition procedures
There are 3 different procedures for recognizing a foreign diploma. The requirements and the requested evidence differ per procedure. Which procedure applies to you depends on the country in which your diploma was obtained and your profession. Always follow the advice wizard first to see which procedure applies to you. In almost all procedures, demonstrating your Dutch language proficiency is part of the procedure. Via the links below you can click through to more information about the different procedures.
BIG-registration
If you want to work in one of the BIG professions, you need to be registered in the BIG register in order to be able to work. When your diploma is recognised via the procedures ‘Recognition of professional qualifications’ and ‘Declaration of professional competence’, the BIG registration follows after completion of the recognition procedure. With the procedure ‘Automatic recognition’, the recognition and registration are arranged simultaneously. In all procedures, demonstrating Dutch language proficiency is part of the procedure.
This page was last updated on November 28, 2024
Because sufficient command of the Dutch language is necessary, most communication from de BIG register will be in Dutch.