Overseas Registration
Practitioners who qualified abroad and wish to practise medicine or dentistry in Sri Lanka must have their overseas qualifications assessed and recognised by SLMC before they may register.
50+
Countries of Origin Processed
200+
Overseas Institutions Reviewed
3
Evaluation Pathways
60
Days Avg. Processing Time
Who needs overseas registration? Any practitioner who obtained their primary medical or dental qualification from an institution outside Sri Lanka must apply for recognition of their overseas qualification through SLMC before they can apply for full registration.
Registration Pathways
SLMC offers three distinct pathways for overseas-qualified practitioners seeking registration in Sri Lanka.
Recognised Qualification Pathway
If your overseas institution and qualification appear on the SLMC list of recognised institutions, you may proceed directly to registration after verification.
- Degree from SLMC-recognised overseas institution
- Document verification with awarding institution
- Provisional registration for internship
- Completion of Sri Lanka internship requirement
- Application for permanent registration
Assessment & Examination Pathway
If your overseas qualification is not on the recognised list, SLMC will conduct a formal assessment. You may be required to sit an SLMC equivalency examination.
- Application for credential assessment
- Submission of all academic documents
- Review by SLMC Education Committee
- Equivalency examination (if required)
- Decision on recognition and registration pathway
Reciprocal Agreement Pathway
Sri Lanka has reciprocal recognition arrangements with certain countries. Practitioners from these countries benefit from an expedited registration process.
- Valid registration in a reciprocal partner country
- Certificate of Good Standing from home regulator
- Proof of reciprocal agreement eligibility
- Reduced documentation requirements
- Expedited SLMC review process
How the Assessment Works
The overseas credential assessment follows a structured five-step process.
Submit Application
Complete and submit the overseas credential assessment application via the MySLMC portal with all required documents.
Document Verification
SLMC verifies submitted credentials directly with the awarding institution and relevant regulatory authorities.
Committee Review
The SLMC Education Committee reviews the credential dossier and determines the appropriate registration pathway.
Exam (if required)
Applicants whose qualifications require equivalency testing will be invited to sit the SLMC equivalency examination.
Decision & Registration
A formal decision is communicated. Approved applicants proceed to provisional registration and the internship pathway.
Document Requirements
All documents submitted for overseas credential assessment must be originals or certified true copies. Translations must be certified by a sworn translator.
- Original medical/dental degree certificate
- Official academic transcripts for all years of study
- Official course outline / curriculum from the institution
- Letter of recognition from the institution confirming the degree
- Certified translation of all documents not in English
- Valid registration certificate from home country regulator
- Certificate of Good Standing — dated within 3 months of application
- Certified copy of national identity document or passport
- Recent passport-sized photographs (2)
- Postgraduate qualification certificates (if any)
- Proof of work experience and specialist credentials
- Internship / house officer completion certificate
- Reference letters from senior supervising practitioners
- SLMC assessment fee payment receipt
Key Timelines & Notes
Assessment Duration
Overseas credential assessments typically take 45–90 days depending on complexity and the speed of overseas verification.
Recognised Institutions List
Check whether your overseas institution is on the SLMC recognised list before applying. Contact SLMC for the current list.
Equivalency Examination
If required, the examination covers core clinical and theoretical knowledge at the level of a Sri Lankan medical/dental graduate.
Assessment Fees
Separate fees apply for credential assessment and subsequent registration stages. Fees are non-refundable once assessment has commenced.
Overseas Registration Enquiries
Please include your country of qualification and the name of your degree-awarding institution when contacting us.
MySLMC Portal
Start Your Assessment
Submit your overseas credential assessment application through the MySLMC portal. Our team will guide you through the appropriate registration pathway.