- 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.