What is the Nursing Registration Process in Australia?
 

• Eligibility Check: Verify qualifications and OET score.
• Application Submission: Submit documents like educational certificates and ID.
• Assessment Process: NMBA reviews qualifications and experience.
• Criminal History Check: Complete a national criminal history check.
• Registration and Fees: Pay fees and receive registration confirmation.

Nursing Registration Types in Australia
 

Below is the list of registration types for Nursing and Midwifery in Australia

• General Registration
• Limited Registration
• Non-Practising Registration
• Student Registration
• Provisional Registration

Mandatory requirements for Nursing Registration
 

Applicants should submit the below list of mandatory requirements:

• Criminal history 
• OET score or English Language proficiency
• Continuing professional development
• Professional insurance documents
• Recency of practice

Other Documentation
 

• Evidence of Identity
• Change of Name (if any)
• Academic Qualifications
• Registration History
• Work History
• Criminal History (if required)
• English Language Skills
• Impairment Details (if required)
• Current Suspension or Cancellation Details (if required)
• Previous Cancellation, Refusal or Suspension Details (if any)
• Conditions, Undertakings or Limitations Details (if applicable)
• Disqualification Details (if any)
• Conduct, Performance or Health Proceedings Details (if required)
• Important accreditation requirement for internationally qualified nurses and midwives

Steps to Apply for Nursing Registration in Australia
 

Step 1: Submit your application

Step 2: Review of qualifications, identification and documentation provided

Step 3: Decision

Step 4: Wait for the outcome

Step 5: Get the final decision
 

Australia Registration Application Fees

 

Type of Applicant	National fee ($)	Rebate for NSW registrants ($)	Fee for registrants with principal place of practice in NSW ($)
Application fee for general registration	318	0	318
Application fee for recent graduates that have completed, in the two years prior to the date of application, an approved program of study leading to registration as a nurse or midwife (excluding bridging programs and re-entry to practice programs)	93	0	93
Application fee for non-practising registration	37	0	37
Application fee for fast track application	60	0	60
Registration fee for provisional registration	185	0	185
Late renewal fee for general registration	30	0	30
Late renewal fee for non-practising registration	5	0	5
Objective Structured Clinical (OSCE) for IQNM	4000	0	4000
IQNM Initial assessment review	300	0	300
IQNM Preliminary (internal) review	575	0	575
IQNM Tertiary (External) review	2500	0	2500
Verification of registration status (Certificate of Registration Status)	50	0	50

Processing time to get Nursing Registration in Australia
 

After submitting the application, it takes 6 to 8 weeks to finalize the application status.  

There are several possible outcomes for your application:

Application Status	Possible outcomes
Registration	Registration granted
	Registration with conditions and/or a notation
Refusal	Rejected
Withdrawn	Application withdrawn