UK IMG pathway fee index
The UK IMG pathway has fixed regulator fees (PLAB, GMC), Intealth EPIC fees billed in US dollars, an English test fee that depends on your test and location, and a visa fee for many doctors. Figures below come from fee dataset 2026-10-16.1, checked against each official source on 2026-10-16. Use the cost calculator for a personal total.
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Every fee, with its official source
| Item | Amount | Frequency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
Funds to hold — main applicant (not a fee) Usually held for 28 consecutive days, with day 28 within 31 days of applying. Not needed if you have been in the UK with a valid visa for 12 months, or your sponsor certifies maintenance. | £1,270 | one off | UK Visas and Immigration — Health and Care Worker visa: how much it costs |
GMC full registration with a licence (application) | £481 from 2026-04-01 | one off | General Medical Council — Fees for doctors |
Funds to hold — partner (not a fee) | £285 | one off | UK Visas and Immigration — Health and Care Worker visa: your partner and children |
Health and Care Worker visa — up to 3 years (per person) Same fee inside or outside the UK. | £324 | per application | UK Visas and Immigration — Health and Care Worker visa: how much it costs |
EPIC portfolio | US$35 | one off | Intealth / ECFMG — Primary-source verification (EPIC) fees |
PLAB 1 exam fee Charged for each attempt. | £283 from 2026-04-01 | per application | General Medical Council — Fees for doctors |
MyIntealth account / identity verification | US$110 | one off | Intealth / ECFMG — Primary-source verification (EPIC) fees |
Funds to hold — each additional child (not a fee) | £200 | one off | UK Visas and Immigration — Health and Care Worker visa: your partner and children |
GMC annual fee with a licence — fixed-term discount Only while the GMC's fixed-term discount applies to you. Due on your registration anniversary. | £184 from 2026-04-01 | annual | General Medical Council — Fees for doctors |
Health and Care Worker visa — more than 3 years (per person) Same fee inside or outside the UK. | £628 | per application | UK Visas and Immigration — Health and Care Worker visa: how much it costs |
GMC full registration with a licence — fixed-term discount Only if you meet the GMC's fixed-term discount conditions (e.g. primary medical qualification within the past five years). Not universal — check eligibility. | £184 from 2026-04-01 | one off | General Medical Council — Fees for doctors |
OET Medicine, all four sub-tests | A$587 | per application | Occupational English Test — How much does OET cost? |
GMC annual fee with a licence First due on the anniversary of your registration, not at application. | £481 from 2026-04-01 | annual | General Medical Council — Fees for doctors |
UK Standard Visitor visa (up to 6 months) Only if your nationality needs a visa to visit the UK. | £135 | per application | UK Visas and Immigration — Apply for a Standard Visitor visa |
Funds to hold — first child (not a fee) | £315 | one off | UK Visas and Immigration — Health and Care Worker visa: your partner and children |
PLAB 2 exam fee Charged for each attempt. | £1,036 from 2026-04-01 | per application | General Medical Council — Fees for doctors |
EPIC report (subsequent, or previously verified credential) | US$60 | per application | Intealth / ECFMG — Primary-source verification (EPIC) fees |
OET Medicine, computer/home test in the USA | US$455 | per application | Occupational English Test — How much does OET cost? |
EPIC verification, per newly submitted credential First report for each newly submitted credential is free. Institution, translation and courier costs are separate. | US$110 | per application | Intealth / ECFMG — Primary-source verification (EPIC) fees |
IELTS Academic Set by each test centre — enter the fee your centre confirms. | Temporarily unavailable — see official source | per application | IELTS — Find a test centre (fees are set per centre) |
Amounts are shown in the currency the issuer charges. Discounted GMC fees apply only if you meet the GMC's conditions. Regulators change fees each April — confirm every figure against the linked page before making financial decisions.
Official sources
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