Can Filipino nurses apply for a UK Skilled Worker Visa?

Yes. Filipino nurses are among the most recruited internationally trained nurses in the UK NHS. You need NMC registration or an active NMC application, a job offer from a UK licensed sponsor, a Certificate of Sponsorship, and to meet the salary threshold.

Do Filipino nurses need IELTS or OET for the UK Skilled Worker Visa?

Yes. The NMC requires Filipino applicants to pass either OET (minimum grade B in all four components) or IELTS Academic (minimum 7.0 overall with no component below 6.5). We advise on preparation and timing during onboarding.

What is the CBT test for Filipino nurses going to the UK?

The Computer-Based Test (CBT) is the first stage of the NMC overseas registration process for nurses trained outside the UK and EU. It tests nursing knowledge and must be passed before an OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examination) can be taken in the UK. We advise on the CBT and OSCE process as part of our healthcare support.

How long does it take for a Filipino nurse to get a UK work visa?

Most Filipino healthcare applicants receive a confirmed UK job offer within approximately 14 days of submitting their profile. Skilled Worker Visa processing takes a further 45–50 days. The total timeline from submitting your profile to arriving in the UK is typically 60–70 days.

Can Filipino healthcare professionals bring their family to the UK?

Yes. UK Skilled Worker Visa holders can bring eligible dependants — a spouse or partner and children under 18. We provide guidance on dependant visa requirements and costs as part of your application support.

For Healthcare Professionals from the Philippines

UK Visa Sponsorship for Filipino Nurses, Doctors & Allied Health Professionals

Filipino healthcare professionals are among the most sought-after internationally trained workers in the UK NHS. We help you secure your UK job offer, CoS, Skilled Worker Visa, and full relocation — end to end.

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~14

Days to Job Offer

£41k+

UK Healthcare Salaries

NMC

Registration Guidance Included

£4,000

Total — 3 Installments

Why Filipino Professionals Choose the UK

Filipino Nurses Are the Most Recruited International Healthcare Workers in the UK NHS

The Philippines has a long and established relationship with the UK healthcare system. Filipino nurses and midwives are highly regarded by NHS Trusts for their professionalism, clinical competence, and adaptability. The NMC has a dedicated assessment pathway for Filipino-trained nurses.

The process involves passing the NMC Computer-Based Test (CBT) in the Philippines, securing a UK job offer and CoS, obtaining your Skilled Worker Visa, and completing the OSCE after arriving in the UK. Migrate UK guides you through each stage — from employer application to arrival support.

Our £4,000 milestone-based fee covers job placement, CoS coordination, visa guidance, your flight, and full arrival support.

NHS & Private Sector NMC Guidance Included Flights Included

The UK Registration Process for Filipino Nurses

Your NMC Registration & Visa Journey — Step by Step

The UK pathway for Filipino nurses has specific NMC requirements. We guide you through every stage alongside your job placement and visa application.

Step 1

Pass the NMC CBT (Philippines)

The Computer-Based Test assesses nursing knowledge and is taken at a Pearson VUE centre in the Philippines. We advise on preparation resources and timing.

Step 2

Secure UK Job Offer & CoS (~14 Days)

Migrate UK applies to verified UK employers on your behalf and coordinates your Certificate of Sponsorship. Most Filipino applicants receive a confirmed offer within 14 days.

Step 3

Skilled Worker Visa & Fly to UK

We guide your Home Office visa application. Processing takes 45–50 days. Your flight is arranged and covered. You complete the OSCE after arriving in the UK to achieve full NMC registration.

Eligible Roles

Healthcare Roles We Place for Filipino Professionals

All roles include Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship, CoS, flights, and full relocation support.

Registered Nurses

Salary: £41,000 – £48,000

Regulator: NMC

NHS hospitals, community healthcare, and private settings. CBT + OSCE pathway for Filipino nurses. General, mental health, and specialist nursing roles available.

✅ CoS & Visa ✅ Flights ✅ NMC Guidance ✅ Relocation

Midwives

Salary: £41,500 – £47,000

Regulator: NMC

NMC-registered midwifery roles in NHS Trusts across the UK. Strong demand and clear Band 6/7 career progression pathways for Filipino-trained midwives.

✅ CoS & Visa ✅ Flights ✅ NMC Guidance ✅ Relocation

Allied Health Professionals

Salary: £41,000 – £52,000

Regulator: HCPC

Physiotherapists, radiographers, occupational therapists, and other HCPC-regulated roles. We advise on the specific registration pathway for your profession from the Philippines.

✅ CoS & Visa ✅ Flights ✅ HCPC Guidance ✅ Relocation

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Ready to Begin Your UK Journey from the Philippines?

Submit your profile for a free eligibility review. We respond within 24 hours. Most Filipino applicants receive a UK job offer within 14 days of submitting their profile.

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