Registration for Swiss Nationals and their Spouses

For up to 2 years from 1 January 2021 an individual’s eligibility for having their healthcare qualification recognised under this process by a UK regulator does not depend upon their nationality or country of residence. Swiss nationals, as well as UK nationals established in Switzerland or who have Swiss qualifications (and family members of either who have EU enforceable rights) can apply for recognition in the UK under the 2007 Regulations (as in force before 1 January 2021 subject to modifications made by the 2019 Regulations) up until 1 January 2025.

On 26 November 2020, the Government published guidance for EEA-qualified and Swiss health and care professionals practising in the UK after 1 January 2021.

Eligibility for Swiss Nationals and their Spouses

You may be eligible to apply under the 2007 EU regulations if you are:

Swiss nationals
non-EEA member state nationals who are the spouse or dependant of a Swiss national
UK nationals settled in Switzerland
non-EEA member state nationals who are the spouse or dependant of UK nationals settled in Switzerland

Additionally, the regulations will only apply if :

your qualification was obtained in the EEA or Switzerland before 11pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020
you started but had not completed a Swiss or EEA qualification before 11pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020
you hold a third country qualification that was recognised in Switzerland before 11pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020
you completed an application to have your qualification recognised in Switzerland before 11pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020

If you are eligible to apply via the Swiss route

If you meet the criteria above, you may be are eligible to apply via the Swiss route, please contact us by email at registrations@gcc-uk.org.

Please be aware that there is an English language requirement that must be met in order to register with the GCC.

If you are not eligible to apply via the Swiss route

If you do not meet the criteria above, you may still be eligible to apply for registration, but first must pass our Test of Competence.

Applications

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Fees

Information on fees for registering or rejoining the GCC register

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Test of Competence

Please note all interviews are held remotely via Microsoft Teams.

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Registration Appeals

This section covers appeals against the decision of the Registrar

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UK applicants

This page is for the applicants who have achieved a qualification recognised for registration following attendance at an approved course.

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International applicants

Applications must be completed online once the Test of Competence has been successfully completed. Check below against each document to see the requirements.

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Transfer from non-practising to practising registration

This section is for chiropractors who are currently registered as non-practising, but who wish to transfer to practising registration. Please email your complete application to us. Any documents that are being provided by a third party should be emailed to us direct from that third party.

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Re-joining the register

If you have been registered with the GCC in the past and you wish to practise as a chiropractor in the UK again, you may be eligible to restore your name to the register.

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Return to Practice in the UK

The GCC’s Return to Practice process has been put in place to assist those who have been away from practice in the UK for at least two years to identify and address their professional learning needs to help assure a safe and competent return to clinical work.

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UK-Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein Free Trade Agreement (FTA) applications

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