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
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Philippines → United States
Prepared licensing pathway report
DataFlow: Not Required for This Destination
Licensing Body
State PT Board + FSBPT
Language
TOEFL iBT 89+ or IELTS 6.5+ (state-dependent)
Timeline
6–18 months
Fees
~$500–$1,200 (ICE + NPTE + state fees)
Official & Useful Links
Exam / Assessment
NPTE-PT (National Physical Therapy Examination)
Required Documents
- FSBPT Credential Evaluation (ICE)
- Official transcripts
- English proficiency
- Visa eligibility documents
- State-specific forms
Registration Steps — In Order
1
Select target U.S. state and check board requirements
2
Apply for FSBPT Credential Evaluation (ICE)
3
Receive eligibility to sit NPTE-PT
4
Pass NPTE-PT and state jurisprudence exam
5
Submit state license application with immigration/work authorization
Important Tip
Licensing is state-by-state. California, Texas, and New York have distinct extra requirements.