MEDICAL GRADUATES SEEKING TO TAKE THE PLAB TEST VISA TO THE UK

The UK Government recognises that medical graduates from abroad may wish to practice in the UK. These graduates must register with the General Medical Council (GMC) before they can practice medicine in the UK. In order to register with the GMC doctors must first pass the Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board (PLAB) test which has two parts. Doctors who pass this test may be able to then apply to stay in the UK to undertake a period of clinical attachment.

DO I QUALIFY FOR A STUDENT VISA?

The Free Medical Graduates seeking to take the PLAB Test Visa Eligibility Assessment is designed to instantly determine if you are eligible to apply for a UK Student Visa. It uses criteria set by the Home Office, it is the most comprehensive and technologically advanced online Migration Assessment tool available.

MEDICAL GRADUATES SEEKING TO TAKE THE PLAB TEST VISA BASIC REQUIREMENTS

To obtain this Visa you will have to satisfy further criteria other than the basic prerequisites set out by the UK Immigration Authorities. You will have to show confirmation of a test date or your eligibility to take the PLAB test.

MEDICAL GRADUATES SEEKING TO TAKE THE PLAB TEST VISA ENTITLEMENTS

This visa type will normally be granted for up to 6months. However, it may be possible to obtain extensions of up to 6 months at a time with a maximum of 18 months in total. If successful in the PLAB test it may be possible to apply to remain in the UK as a postgraduate doctor or trainee general practitioner to take a clinical attachment or as doctor in a working category Visa.

MEDICAL GRADUATES SEEKING TO TAKE THE PLAB TEST VISA PROCESSING TIME AND COSTS

MEDICAL GRADUATES SEEKING TO TAKE THE PLAB TEST	OUTSIDE THE UK (ENTRY CLEARANCE)	INSIDE THE UK (FLR)
Government Application Fee	£99	£295
Advanced Migration Service	£99
Premium Migration Service	£499
PROCESSING TIMES	1-12 weeks	4-14 weeks
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