Professional Licensing Guide
Professional Equivalence & Licensing Guide
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Philippines
→ United Kingdom
🇺🇸
Philippines
→ United States
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Philippines
→ Canada
🇦🇺
Philippines
→ Australia
🇳🇿
Philippines
→ New Zealand
🇩🇪
Philippines
→ Germany
🇫🇷
Philippines
→ France
🇪🇸
Philippines
→ Spain
🇮🇹
Philippines
→ Italy
🇳🇱
Philippines
→ Netherlands
🇸🇪
Philippines
→ Sweden
🇳🇴
Philippines
→ Norway
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Philippines
→ Denmark
🇨🇭
Philippines
→ Switzerland
🇧🇪
Philippines
→ Belgium
🇦🇹
Philippines
→ Austria
🇮🇪
Philippines
→ Ireland
🇵🇹
Philippines
→ Portugal
🇸🇦
Philippines
→ Saudi Arabia
🇦🇪
Philippines
→ UAE
🇶🇦
Philippines
→ Qatar
🇰🇼
Philippines
→ Kuwait
🇧🇭
Philippines
→ Bahrain
🇴🇲
Philippines
→ Oman
🇯🇴
Philippines
→ Jordan
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Philippines
→ Malaysia
🇸🇬
Philippines
→ Singapore
🇵🇭 → 🇳🇱
Philippines → Netherlands
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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
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.