A nurse planning a move abroad should identify the destination jurisdiction, nursing category, current licence, education country, recent practice, and immigration status before paying for assessments. Nursing registration, immigration eligibility, and an employment offer are separate decisions.

Recommended next steps

  1. Select a target country and, where applicable, province or state.
  2. Identify the correct nursing regulator and category, such as RN or practical nurse.
  3. Review the regulator’s direct applicant pathway and its document requirements.
  4. Prepare education, registration, identity, employment, and name-change records as applicable.
  5. Budget for credential verification, tests, registration, travel and immigration separately.
  6. Validate immigration eligibility independently from professional registration.
  7. Apply for jobs using authorized recruitment channels and verify any recruiter.

Official sources

Important note

This guide is general education, not a licensing decision, immigration advice, or a guarantee of employment. Always check the linked official authority for changes before acting.