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Professional Licensing Guide

Professional Equivalence & Licensing Guide

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Countries
19
Detailed Destinations
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Philippines → Australia

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Licensing Body
AHPRA + Australian Physiotherapy Council (APC)
Language
IELTS 7.0 each band or OET B
Timeline
6–12 months
Fees
~AUD 600–1,200
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Exam / Assessment

APC Standard Assessment Pathway (no separate national PT exam)

Required Documents
  • Certified qualifications
  • Good Standing Certificate
  • Professional references
  • Identity documents
  • English test results
Registration Steps — In Order
1

Apply to APC for skills assessment

2

Submit AHPRA registration application in parallel

3

Complete any required supervised practice

4

Receive registration and apply for skilled visa (189/190/482)

Important Tip

APC assessment and AHPRA registration are separate processes — plan both timelines.