Documents Required for Indian Nurses to Work Abroad (Ultimate 2026 Checklist)

Applying abroad is exciting—but missing even ONE document can delay your application by months. To help Indian nurses prepare properly, here is the most complete and updated 2026 documentation checklist for working abroad as a nurse.

Use this guide for the UK, Ireland, Germany, the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Australia, and Canada.

📄 1. Identity Documents

These form the foundation of your application.

Mandatory

Valid passport

Aadhaar card

PAN card

Passport-sized photographs

Optional (But Helpful)

Birth certificate

Marriage certificate (for dependent visa)

🎓 2. Educational Documents

All countries require complete academic records.

Required

10th Marksheet

12th Marksheet

Nursing degree certificate (GNM/BSc/Post BSc/MSc)

All semester/year-wise mark sheets

Course completion certificate

Transcript of records

For Germany

Syllabus copy

Training hour breakdown

🏥 3. Professional Documents

State Nursing Council Documents

Registration certificate

Renewal receipt (if updated)

RN/RM certificates

Experience Certificates

Detailed experience letters

Job responsibilities

Joining & relieving dates

Hospital seal and signature

Internship Documents (For Freshers)

Clinical posting logbook

Internship completion certificate

Good Standing Certificate

Issued by State Nursing Council (valid for 6 months).

🔒 4. Police & Background Verification

This is mandatory for licensing and visa processing.

Mandatory

PCC from Passport Seva Kendra

Local police verification (if required)

For Middle East

HRD attestation (some employers)

💉 5. Medical & Vaccination Documents

Vaccination Records

Hepatitis B

MMR

Tetanus

Varicella

COVID-19

TB/Chest X-ray reports

Medical Fitness

Medical fitness certificate from an approved doctor

🌐 6. English Exam Documents

IELTS or OET certificates

Required for:

UK

Ireland

Australia

New Zealand

Middle East (increasingly preferred)

Canada

IELTS Academic for licensing

IELTS General for PR

📑 7. Exam-Specific Documents (Country-Wise)

For UK – NMC

CBT exam result

NMC portal submission proofs

For Ireland – NMBI

Required forms + transcripts sent directly by college

For Middle East – Prometric & Dataflow

Dataflow PSV report

Prometric score card

For Australia – AHPRA

NCLEX result

BLS/ACLS certificates

For Germany

German language certificates (A1–B2)

Anerkennung document list

📦 8. Travel & Visa Documents

Offer letter

Visa application form

Medical insurance (if required)

Proof of accommodation (some countries)

Bank statements (if needed for student-to-work pathways)

⭐ How to Organize Your Documents (Pro Tip)

Create digital folders:

📁 Folder 1 – Education

📁 Folder 2 – Experience

📁 Folder 3 – English Exam

📁 Folder 4 – PCC & Medical

📁 Folder 5 – Licensing (NMC/NMBI/AHPRA)

📁 Folder 6 – Passport & ID

This makes the entire process faster for both you and your recruiter.

⭐ Conclusion

Proper documentation is the foundation of a successful overseas nursing career. With this updated 2026 checklist, Indian nurses can prepare smoothly, reduce delays, and ensure a faster hiring process.

WorldPro provides full documentation support, dataflow assistance, exam guidance, and verified placements across the UK, Ireland, Germany, the Middle East, Australia, and Canada.