Expedited Pathway AHPRA Registration Checklist

Expedited Pathway AHPRA Registration Checklist

1. Proof of Identity

You must complete an identity check. AHPRA uses InstaID+, a secure independent provider.

Required Documents:

• Foreign Passport (EU cards are not accepted)  Certified copy of the identity information page (photo page)  Official English translation (if not in English) • Any 2 of the following:  Current driver’s license (from a country you have resided in) with photo and signature  Foreign marriage certificate  Foreign national ID card  Foreign birth certificate  Current Australian visa (valid at time of entry) — must be provided with overseas passport or travel document  Credit/Debit card

2. Primary Degree

A certified copy of your original academic transcript and testimony or certificate that indicates completion of the qualification.

3. Specialist Qualification Provide certified copies of: MRCGP Certificate & CCT Certificate

4. Certificates of Good Standing If registered outside Australia, arrange for original Certificates of Registration Status or Certificates of Good Standing to be sent directly from the registering authority to your AHPRA state or territory office. Email for submission: 📧COGS@ahpra.gov.au

5. Criminal History Check Submit the International Criminal History Check (ICHC) reference page from the approved vendor. Apply here: 🔗International Criminal History Checks – AHPRA

6. Offer of Employment To be provided by your practice/employer.

7. English Language Proficiency Use the AHPRA self-assessment tool to determine your required pathway and evidence: 🔗English Language Skills – AHPRA

8. Confirmation of Specialist GP Training Request confirmation of your specialist or GP training from the RCGP via the GMC website. Note: This is different from the CCT document already provided.

Document Certification Requirements All certified documents must include the following: • Statement: “I have sighted the original document and certify this to be a true copy of the original.” • Date of certification • Authorised officer’s full name • Contact phone number • Occupation or profession (and profession number, if applicable) • Officer’s stamp or seal, if relevant

More info: 🔗Certifying Documents – AHPRA