How can a doctor become a British citizen?

There are 5 basic requirements to apply for British citizenship through naturalisation that most candidates must meet.

1. Be over 18 years old.
2. Be of “good character”.
3. Be currently living in the UK.
4. Meet the English language requirements.
5. Pass the “Life in the UK” test.

How long do you have to work in the UK to get citizenship?

You can apply for citizenship if you’ve lived in the UK for 5 years and have had one of the following for 12 months: indefinite leave to remain in the UK.

Can doctors immigrate to UK?

Immigration. International doctors require a visa to work in the UK. There are 3 types of visa relevant to working as a doctor: Tier 5: for selected international doctors to come to the UK to train for up to 2 years, following which they must return to their home country; the training won’t lead to a CCT.

How to get a job as a doctor in the UK?

Getting a job as a doctor in the UK. The UK welcomes doctors of all grades and experience. When you apply for a job, employers will check you are appropriately qualified, experienced and can communicate effectively in English. It is worthwhile checking the job opportunities before you start to make an application to join the UK medical register.

Can I become a doctor in the UK without a license?

It is a criminal offence in the UK for a doctor to give the impression they hold registration or a licence, if they don’t. To stay on the register, as well as following Good medical practice, you’ll need to keep your contact details up to date and pay an annual fee . The UK welcomes doctors of all grades and experience.

Do I need an EHIC to use NHS services in UK?

If you are a UK national and move to the EU, you should not expect to be able to use NHS services for free when visiting the UK unless you have an EHIC, PRC or S2 to show your healthcare costs are funded by the EU country in which you now live, or another exemption applies.

Are you eligible to apply for the European medical licence route?

You will be eligible to apply for this route if you: graduated from a medical school outside of the UK or Switzerland and have completed an internship. If you hold a medical qualification awarded in the EEA or Switzerland, it may be classed as a ‘relevant European qualification’. You can check if your qualification is included.