Before you can work in Holland you will need first to register with the BIG. The registration costs 80€. If you are a nurse trained in any European Union country, registration can be done in 3 simple steps!
1 – To start the diploma recognition you need to apply online in the BIG website.
2 – You will need to complete these documents:
- Request form
- Copy of your passport/ID
- Certified copy of your Nursing diploma (needs to carry an original stamp/signature from the school)
- Original and translation in Dutch/French/English/German of Good Character (issued within the last 3 months)
Please note that certifications of copies and translations can only be done by lawyers, solicitors or public notaries!
3 – Once they are properly filled you will need to send the documents by certified mail to this address:
BIG-register
Postbus 3052
6460 HB Kerkrade, The Netherlands