Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency - Proof of identity
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Proof of identity

All applicants for registration must provide sufficient evidence of their identity. 

Your identity documents must be certified as true copies of original documents and state the photograph on photographic documentation (e.g. licence or passport) is a true likeness of the applicant. Read more about certification requirements here

Australian-based applicants

Australian-based applicants must meet the Proof of identity requirements: within Australia when they first apply for registration.

Overseas applicants

Overseas applicants must meet the Proof of identity requirements: outside Australia when they first apply for registration.

Once registered and living in Australia, overseas applicants must then provide evidence they are in the country, along with an Australian proof of identity.  To complete this final step, fill out and submit the form below.

Proof of identity for overseas applicants – FAQs

Yes, if you meet proof of identity requirements as outlined in Proof of identity requirements: outside Australia and are considered suitable for registration, you can be registered while you are outside of Australia.

You do not need to have a visa to receive registration. You can use a visa as a form of identity to meet the proof of identity requirements. Overseas applicants who wish to work in Australia will need to obtain the relevant documents as outlined on the Australian Border Force website.

Yes, please let your Regulatory Officer know if you want to delay your registration start date and they will advise you if this is possible.

Your registration start date cannot be:

  • backdated to a time before your registration is granted, or
  • more than 90 days in the future.

No, to be eligible for registration, you must either meet the proof of identity requirements for outside or within Australia, as outlined in the fact sheets.

 
 
 
Page reviewed 7/08/2024