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STEP 4 OF 5 · INTERNATIONAL GRADUATES (PLAB)

GMC registration for international graduates

Four steps from account to licence.

  • ⏱ 3 min read
  • International graduates (PLAB)
  • Step 4 of 5
  • Reviewed 27 October 2026
1Open a GMC Online accountNames must match your passport2Verify your identity and degreeStart early; it can take weeks3Show your exam and English evidenceExam results and an accepted English test4Registration decisionLicence to practise if you are eligible
The registration path.
  • Start identity and degree verification early: it can take weeks.
  • You also need accepted evidence of English.
  • Registration decisions come from the GMC, not from the exam.

Getting your documents ready

  • Start gathering certificates and verification early, because third parties can be slow.
  • Keep scans and originals together and named clearly.
  • Check whether documents need translating or certifying.

Your checklist

  • Opened a GMC Online account
  • Started verification

Fees, English-test scores and dates were last checked against official sources on 27 October 2026.

This page is general education, reviewed 27 October 2026. Rules, fees and dates change: always confirm with the official sources below. It is not medical, legal or immigration advice.