Certificate of competence

This procedure applies in general to healthcare professionals with a qualification obtained in a non-EU member state or Switzerland. All applicants must take the general knowledge and skills test [AKV-toets]. In addition, doctors, dentists and nurses have to take an additional professional test [BI-toets]. Read the step-by-step plan below carefully so that you know what to expect. For certain professions it is only possible to apply for BIG registration after obtaining a certificate of competence (see step 11).

Information about recognition of foreign diploma's is also available in Dutch.

Certificate of competence

The steps that make up the procedure are shown below.

This page was last updated on the 24th of May 2023