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VISA
To enter the
U.K. you require either a visa, entry certificate or a letter of consent. This
can be obtained from a British Embassy a High Commissioner and there may be
charges.
Most people
coming to the U.K. will be given a visitor VISA. This is normally for six months
and there are restrictions an employment. This period can sometimes be extended.
Sponsorship
from someone in the U.K. (i.e. Relative, Friend or Course Organiser) is not
necessary but helps.
Below is a list of documents
that you would require:-
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Passport
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University Degree Certificate
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GMC exam admit card/ letter
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Documents to confirm adequate
funds to pay for stay in U.K. (£2,000 – 3 months statements)
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Sponsorship letter from U.K.
party ( If applicable ) or Bank Statement if possible*
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Documents to confirm where
you will be staying in U.K.*
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IELTS Certificate • Clinical
Attachment Letter if applicable*
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Documents to show adequate
funds in home property country e.g. Bank Statements, Property)
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NHS Recruits can provide a letter confirming that the candidate is attending our
course and that accommodation will be provided as requested. This will only be
provided once registered and all identity documents (Passport/GMC Admit Card)
have been received.
PERMIT FREE TRAINING (PFT)
Once you have
passed PLAB and find a job you may apply for extension of leave to remain in the
U.K. Employment in the UK is restricted, and overseas nationals normally require
a work permit. Doctors undertaking Postgraduate training in hospital or
community health services (but not in General Practice) may be employed without
a work permit subject to certain conditions, an arrangement called "Permit-Free
Training" (PFT), which is administered by the Immigration and Nationality
Division (IND) of the Home. For more information contact the nearest immigration
office or the British Counsel.
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