Medical Graduates Seeking To Take The Plab Test Visa 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.

Medical Graduates Seeking to Take the Plab Test Visa Basic Requirements

To obtain this visa, applicants will have to satisfy further criteria other than the basic prerequisites set out by the UK Immigration Authorities. They will have to show confirmation of a test date or their 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 six (6) months. However, it may be possible to obtain extensions of up to six (6) months at a time to 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 undertake a clinical attachment or as doctor in a working category visa.

Medical Graduates Seeking to Take the Plab Test Visa Processing Time and Costs

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