Who recognises OET results
Australia
Government
Department of Home Affairs (OET on paper only)
The Department of Home Affairs recognises OET for various visa categories including skilled migration and student visas.
Immigration SA, Department for Trade, Tourism and Investment
Western Australia, Department of Training and Workforce Development – Migration Services
Healthcare Boards & Councils
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency – Ahpra (OET on paper only)
National agency responsible for the registration and accreditation of 14 health professions in Australia. Visit www.ahpra.gov.au for more information.
The following AHPRA Boards recognise OET:
Other Boards and Councils
Universities
TAFEs and Higher Education Institutes
Ireland
- CORU
A multi-profession health regulator for dietitians, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, radiographers and radiation therapists, speech therapists and optometrists.
Maldives
Malta
Namibia
New Zealand
Government
Immigration New Zealand (OET on paper only)
Immigration New Zealand recognises OET for most visa categories. Candidates can find more information by visiting www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas
Healthcare Boards & Councils
Universities and Education
Philippines
Universities and Education
Qatar
Singapore
- Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC)
The Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC) is a professional board which governs and regulates registered allied health professionals in Singapore.
Spain
United Kingdom
Government
UK Visas and Immigration
OET is accepted for all Tier 2 UKVI visas for doctors, nurses, midwives and dentists, including the new Health and Care Visa which sits within the Tier 2 (General).
