Coming to work in the UK

In this section you will find information on registering to work in the UK.

Nurses trained in the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA)

If you trained as a nurse or midwife in a European country or European Economic Area you can seek employment or further training in the UK, go to: Nurses from the EU/EEA.

Nurses trained outside the EU/EEA

If you are a registered nurse from outside the EU or EEA you will have to undertake an Overseas Nursing Programme (ONP), go to: Nurses from outside the EU/EEA.

Overseas Nursing Programme (ONP)

Read more on the Overseas Nursing Programme.

RCN Immigration Advice Service

In this section you will find information on the comprehensive service offered by the RCN Immigration Advice Service.

The RCN Immigration Advice Service is a confidential service offered to both our members and those wishing to join the RCN. In this section you can also find key contacts and useful websites that offer further information on working in the UK.