EU/EEA (Professional Qualifications Directive) – Required documentation

You must attach these documents when you apply

1. Diploma/Degree Certificate 
   If you have graduated, but still have not been issued a diploma, you must attach a formal confirmation of the obtained degree (Degree Certificate)
2. Transcript/Diploma Supplement
3. Confirmation that your education is in accordance with the minimum requirements according to EU directive. Such a confirmation is referred to in several countries as a Certificate of conformity. The confirmation must be issued by the competent authority in your country of education and must be issued in English.
   
   and
   
   Confirmation of your professional status (right to the profession). Such confirmation is referred to in several countries as a Certificate of current professional status (CCPS) or Certificate of good standing. The confirmation must be issued by the competent authority in your country of education and in other countries where you may have practiced the profession. The confirmation must be issued in English and cannot be older than 3 months at the time of the submission to the Norwegian Directorate of Health.
   
   As an applicant, you are responsible for obtaining the necessary documentation.
   An overview of competent authorities in the European countries can be found here: Regulated Profession Database (europa.eu)
   
   Exception for health personnel educated in a Nordic country 
   If you have an education from one of the Nordic countries, you are not required to submit such a certificate. 
   If you can document the full right to practice the profession in one of the Nordic countries, but have education from an EEA country outside the Nordic contries, confirmation from the country of education must be documented.

Possible additional documentation:

1. You should attach the authorisation (approval showing that you have the right to practice) from the country of education and/or another country.
2. Certificate showing relevant work experience after graduating. The certificate must contain information about the type of position and work. Furthermore, the certificate must: 
   - Be issued with the workplace's letterhead and/or stamp. 
   - Be signed by the relevant manager or leader at the workplace. The manager's or leaders name and position must be typed in addition to the signature. 
   - Contain the workplace's contact information.