UK Registration
To work in the UK all nurses, midwives and specialist community public health nurses must register with the NMC, and renew their registration every three years.
There are currently close to 700,000 nurses and midwives on the NMC register. For an exact breakdown of numbers, refer to the statistical analysis documents on the facts and figures page.
The Registrations department at the NMC deals with all enquiries regarding nurses and midwives’ registration, renewal and fee payments.
In 2007 the Registrations call centre processed a total of 601,722 enquiries.
What do you want to do?
Renew or maintain your registration
Pay by Direct Debit
It is now possible to pay your annual fee by direct debit. See Payments for more information
- Call us on 020 7333 9333 to set up a direct debit over the phone
- Email us to request a direct debit pack to be sent to your home
Joining the Register
Where did you complete your training?
Information for all registrants
Registration and qualification codes
Statement of entry
To replace lost Statement of entry documents, please contact the registration department.
Proof of registration
An employer should never request to see your Statement of entry or PIN card. To confirm registration status, employers should use the employer confirmation service
Age limit for registration
The NMC has no upper age limit for re-registration.
Good health and good character: Guidance for students and registrants
Information on the NMC definition of good health and good character, and how it relates to students and registrants. Includes a link to A Guide to Good Health and Good Character for Higher Education Institutions.
Overseas nurses and midwives
Information for nurses and midwives registered outside of the European Economic Area (EEA) who want to work in the UK.
If you are an EU citizen, please go to EU registration.
In 2007 close to 5000 nurses and midwives from outside the EEA registered with the NMC, enabling them to work in the UK. The Overseas department at the NMC deals with all enquiries regarding overseas applications and registrations.
Overseas registration
Nurses - Overseas registration
Midwives - Overseas registration
Please read the following information booklet before applying to join the Register:
Registering as a nurse or midwife in the UK [PDF]
Information booklet for non EU trained applicants
Further information
Overseas Nurses Programme (ONP)
International English Language Testing (IELTS)
Information for employment agencies
General enquiries
overseas.enquiries@nmc-uk.org.
Overseas nurses registration
Please read the following information booklet carefully:
Registering as a nurse or midwife in the UK [PDF]
Application process
If you want to work in the UK, you will have to apply to join the NMC register.
If you application meets our minimum standards, you will then have to complete an overseas nursing programme.
These courses are approved and regulated by the NMC, however, they are funded and commissioned locally by the Strategic Health Authorities.
We strongly recommend that you investigate what NMC approved courses are available and secure your place before travelling to the UK.
You will not be able to work as a nurse without having completed the programme, even if your application to join the NMC register is successful.
If you wish to register your nursing qualification with the NMC please complete the request form below and return it via email or post. Please note that should you decide to apply for registration you will be required to pass the specified International English Language Test (IELTS) before we can issue you with an application pack.
Overseas initial request form [PDF]
Overseas initial request form [DOC]
Initial application requests
overseasapplication@nmc-uk.org
Overseas Department
Nursing & Midwifery Council
23 Portland Place
London
W1B 1PZ
General enquiries
overseasreg@nmc-uk.org or Contact us
Overseas Nurses Programme (ONP)
Since September 2005, the only route to registration with the NMC has been through the Overseas Nurses Programme (ONP).
Find an Approved Educational Institution (AEI) offering the Overseas Nurses Programme
ONP - Information booklet for programme providers [PDF]
All applicants who apply for nurse registration and who meet NMC minimum requirements will be required to undertake all or part of the ONP. The ONP sets out common entry standards, a compulsory 20-day period of protected learning for all nurses trained outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and, where appropriate, a period of supervised practice.
For complete information, please visit the Nursing and Midwifery Council - UK and the respective regulatory councils’ websites.
(note: We are not connected with the Nursing and Midwifery Council - UK. Nurses World Directory only hopes to show you where to get the proper information)