Dentist Visa Route

Eligibility requirements

• 1Recognised dental degree (or completion of the GDC's Overseas Registration Exam)
• 2GDC (General Dental Council) registration
• 3Job offer from a dental practice holding a UK sponsor licence
• 4Minimum salary of £45,753 or the going rate
• 5IELTS Academic 7.0 (all bands) for GDC registration
• 6Indemnity insurance in place before clinical work begins

Document checklist

• Valid passport
• Certificate of Sponsorship
• GDC registration certificate
• Dental degree and transcripts
• ORE Part 1 and Part 2 pass certificates (if applicable)
• IELTS test results
• TB test certificate (if applicable)
• Proof of indemnity insurance

Step-by-step process

1. 1

   Apply to have your dental qualification assessed by the GDC

2. 2

   Sit and pass the Overseas Registration Exam (ORE) Parts 1 and 2 if required

3. 3

   Register with the GDC

4. 4

   Secure a position at a dental practice as an associate or salaried dentist

5. 5

   Employer issues Certificate of Sponsorship

6. 6

   Apply for Skilled Worker visa, pay fees, attend biometrics