Professional Licensing Guide
Professional Equivalence & Licensing Guide
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Philippines
→ United Kingdom
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Philippines
→ United States
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Philippines
→ Canada
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Philippines
→ Australia
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Philippines
→ New Zealand
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Philippines
→ Germany
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Philippines
→ France
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Philippines
→ Spain
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Philippines
→ Italy
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Philippines
→ Netherlands
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Philippines
→ Sweden
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Philippines
→ Norway
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Philippines
→ Denmark
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Philippines
→ Switzerland
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Philippines
→ Belgium
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Philippines
→ Austria
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Philippines
→ Ireland
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Philippines
→ Portugal
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Philippines
→ Saudi Arabia
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Philippines
→ UAE
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Philippines
→ Qatar
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Philippines
→ Kuwait
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Philippines
→ Bahrain
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Philippines
→ Oman
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Philippines
→ Jordan
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Philippines
→ Malaysia
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Philippines
→ Singapore
🇵🇭 → 🇳🇿
Philippines → New Zealand
Prepared licensing pathway report
DataFlow: Not Required for This Destination
Licensing Body
Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand (PBNZ)
Language
IELTS 7.0 each band or OET B
Timeline
6–12 months
Fees
~NZD 500–900
Official & Useful Links
Exam / Assessment
Competency assessment (MCQ or supervised practice)
Required Documents
- Verified credentials
- Registration proof from home country
- References
- English results
Registration Steps — In Order
1
Apply to PBNZ for registration assessment
2
Submit verified documents
3
Complete competency pathway assigned by board
4
Obtain practising certificate
5
Apply for work visa (Accredited Employer / Skilled)
Important Tip
Australian-qualified PTs may have a streamlined pathway under Trans-Tasman mutual recognition.