Career as medical professional

Your career as a medical professional in the Netherlands or Belgium starts here

Are you a doctor, dentist, nurse or medical specialist with an EU diploma? Care Force guides you step by step to a new job in the Netherlands or Belgium. From job application to language training, registration and relocation - we ensure a smooth transition to your new future.

Why chose Care Force?

With more than 20 years of experience, Care Force helps European healthcare professionals find a new future. We offer:

Personal guidance throughout the application process
Support with registration in the BIG register (Netherlands) or RIZIV (Belgium)
Intensive language training through our own Language Academy
Assistance with relocation and integration, including housing and family matters
Access to challenging vacancies in the medical sector

Registration procedure

If you want to work as a medical professional with a European diploma in the Netherlands or Belgium, you have to fulfil several conditions. These include mastering the Dutch language, obtaining legal permits and completing official registrations. Care Force helps you go through this process efficiently and carefully.
For your BIG (Netherlands) or RIZIV registration (Belgium), you need at least the following documents:

European passport/ID card or a long-term/permanent work permit
Copy of your European diploma + official recognition
Europass CV
Letter of Good Standing
Letter of Good Conduct
Language certificate (required level B2+ if you want to work in the Netherlands)
Additional documents may be required depending on your situation.

To work as a medical professional in the Netherlands or Belgium, specific registrations are required:

BIG registration (Netherlands): Automatic registration is possible for recent EU diplomas. For older diplomas or different courses, a "Working Experience Statement" is required, demonstrating a minimum of three years of work experience or 2080 working hours in the past five years.
NIHDI registration (Belgium): Requires documents such as proof of qualifications, identity and language skills. Once approved, you will receive a registration number, necessary to work as a healthcare provider in Belgium.
Care Force will support you in collecting and submitting all necessary documents for these registrations.

Application procedure

The course starts with filling in our registration form. We then schedule an intake interview to discuss your interests and qualifications. In case of mutual interest, an interview with an account manager will follow, during which we will present your profile to potential employers.

After successful interviews, we guide you in contract negotiations and you start the Dutch language course. When you obtain your A1 certificate, you will move to the Netherlands for intensive language training. Once you have the required language level and all documents are arranged, you will start your new medical career.

More than just work

We understand that moving to another country means more than just a new job. That is why we offer:

Assistance in finding accommodation
Assistance in finding a school and childcare for candidates with families
Assistance in learning Dutch to the required level in 6 months, with support from a host family during the language course
Assistance in opening a bank account and arranging insurance
Information on tax benefits, such as the 30% ruling in the Netherlands

For candidates moving to Belgium, we also offer:

Homologation of diplomas and assistance with registration with the Order of your Profession
Assistance in organising matters around self-employed status, including tax and legal issues

Care Force Language Academy

Since 2017, a language certificate has been mandatory for BIG registration in the Netherlands. Our Language Academy offers two programmes:

Fully online programme: one year on average. Interested parties will receive additional information on request.
Physical programme (26 weeks):
- Track 1 (A0-A2): 10 weeks online
- Week 11: time to travel to the Netherlands
- Pathway 2 (A2-B1): 7 weeks physical in the Netherlands
- Week 19: intermediate week
- Pathway 3 (B1-B2+): 6 weeks physical + training
- Week 26: exam week

Our language school is recognised by BIG and is therefore allowed to conduct its own exams. During the physical course, we offer accommodation in host families, Care Force flats or holiday park lodges. We recommend taking the course without family members or pets, given the intensity.

Ready for the next step?

Ready for a new step in your career? Register for free via our registration form and discover the opportunities Care Force offers you.

We're here for you!

Do you want to start working in the Netherlands or Belgium, or would you like to meet with us for personalized information and advice? Contact us now!