Admission to the profession
06 Dec 2011
If your profession is regulated abroad, you require permission from the responsible body, which is referred to as the competent authority.
The admission procedure may differ per competent authority. Contact the NCP in the country in which you wish to work for further information about the admission procedure.
Decision of the competent authority
The competent authority will make a decision no later than four months after submission of the application and the complete file. The possible outcomes are as follows:
- Immediate admission
Your diploma is accepted for the regulated profession abroad and is similar to the diploma required in the country concerned. - Admission following the fulfilment of additional requirements
Your education differs substantially from the one of the country concerned in terms of duration or content. You may practise the profession after satisfactorily completing an adaptation period or aptitude test. - No admission
You are not or insufficiently qualified for the profession and therefore cannot be admitted.
If the profession is regulated abroad but not in the Netherlands, the competent authority may ask you for evidence of relevant professional experience. In this case, the competent authority must clearly substantiate its decision and specify the professional possibilities available. You may appeal against the decision or an absence thereof at a national judicial authority.
Costs
The competent authority may make charges for the recognition procedure. The amount charged must be proportionate to the procedural costs incurred.
Temporary provision of services
Please note that if you wish to base yourself abroad only temporarily (one year or less), you will in some cases not need to apply for recognition of your professional qualifications. You must, however, report in writing to the competent authority in advance of the temporary provision of services. Contact the NCP in the country in which you wish to work for further information.