General Practitioner (GP) IMG Visa Guide

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This guide has been designed for final year GP speciality trainees who need to secure visa sponsorship after they complete their training, in order to remain in the NHS Scotland Workforce.

You will find guidance and signposting to information about visa sponsorship, and job opportunities, which can help you to progress your career in NHS Scotland.

Explore the range of tools and steps to support securing visa sponsorship.

Please note the information in this guide is in accordance with current immigration legislation and processes as of April 2025. In May 2025 the UK Government published their Restoring control over the immigration system white paper. We will update the guides as and when any proposed changes from the white paper come into force. Please always refer to the UKVI website for updates and changes on immigration legislation for the most up to date information.

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Welcome

Image of Professor Nitin Gambhir - Lead Dean Director, NHS Education for Scotland

A Welcome Letter from Prof Nitin Gambhir, Lead Dean Director, NHS Education for Scotland

Professor Nitin Gambhir is Lead Dean Director within NHS Education for Scotland. He is a GP in Glasgow, STB Chair for GP, PH and BBT, MRCGP examiner and EDI adviser to RCGP London and ICGP Dublin. He is the Lead Dean for Advancing Equity, NHS Education for Scotland.