Professional Licensing Guide
Professional Equivalence & Licensing Guide
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Egypt
→ United Kingdom
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Egypt
→ United States
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Egypt
→ Canada
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Egypt
→ Australia
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Egypt
→ New Zealand
🇩🇪
Egypt
→ Germany
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Egypt
→ France
🇪🇸
Egypt
→ Spain
🇮🇹
Egypt
→ Italy
🇳🇱
Egypt
→ Netherlands
🇸🇪
Egypt
→ Sweden
🇳🇴
Egypt
→ Norway
🇩🇰
Egypt
→ Denmark
🇨🇭
Egypt
→ Switzerland
🇧🇪
Egypt
→ Belgium
🇦🇹
Egypt
→ Austria
🇮🇪
Egypt
→ Ireland
🇵🇹
Egypt
→ Portugal
🇸🇦
Egypt
→ Saudi Arabia
🇦🇪
Egypt
→ UAE
🇶🇦
Egypt
→ Qatar
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Egypt
→ Kuwait
🇧🇭
Egypt
→ Bahrain
🇴🇲
Egypt
→ Oman
🇯🇴
Egypt
→ Jordan
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Egypt
→ Malaysia
🇸🇬
Egypt
→ Singapore
🇪🇬 → 🇳🇱
Egypt → Netherlands
Prepared licensing pathway report
DataFlow: Not Required for This Destination
Licensing Body
CIBG — BIG Register
Language
Dutch B2 (NT2) or English for some employers
Timeline
6–12 months
Fees
~€250–500
Official & Useful Links
Exam / Assessment
BI-toets or adaptation period if required
Required Documents
- Legalized diploma
- BIG registration application
- Good conduct certificate
- Language proof
Preparation from Your Home Country
- Authenticate degree at Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) stamp + Apostille (Hague)
- Syndicate of Physical Therapy good-standing letter
- For Gulf: start DataFlow PSV early — it takes 8–12 weeks
Registration Steps — In Order
1
Apply to CIBG for BIG registration
2
Credential comparison by competent authority
3
Complete adaptation or BI exam if directed
4
Register in BIG register
5
Obtain work permit / highly skilled migrant visa
Important Tip
BIG registration is mandatory for all healthcare professionals in the Netherlands.