Get NCK verification to work as a nurse abroad (Verification for Emigration)
Nursing Council of Kenya · sources read 2 Oct 2026
Fill NCK's Application Form for Verification for Emigration, attach your ID or passport, NCK certificate(s) and valid practice licence, and pay KSh 12,000. NCK takes about 14 working days.
- Fee
- KSh 12,000Verification for EmigrationKSh 5,000Each additional cadre
- How long
- About 14 working days
- Where
- Nursing Council of Kenya, NCK Plaza, Kabarnet Lane off Ngong Road, Nairobi (support@nckenya.go.ke)
What you need
- Filled Application Form for Verification for Emigration (from the NCK website)
- Copy of your national ID card or passport
- Your NCK professional certificate(s)
- Your valid practice licence
- For UK (NMC) or Canada (NNAS): a recommendation letter from your current employer or supervisor, a medical report and a police clearance certificate
Steps
- Get the Application Form for Verification for Emigration from the NCK website and fill it in.
- Attach a copy of your ID or passport, your NCK certificate(s) and your valid practice licence.
- Add the extra papers your destination needs. The UK (NMC) and Canada (NNAS) have their own lists.
- Pay KSh 12,000 (plus KSh 5,000 for each extra cadre) and hand in your application to NCK. Allow about 14 working days.
Watch out
- Your practice licence must be valid, so renew it first if it has expired.
- Going to the UK? NCK also asks for NEA registration, IELTS or OET pass results and a CV in the prescribed format.
- Can't find the form? Email NCK at support@nckenya.go.ke.
Who can apply
- Nurses and midwives registered with NCK who hold a valid practice licence.
Official sources (2)
- NCK Citizens' Service Delivery Charter 2025 (Revision 2) nckenya.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Frequently Asked Questions nckenya.com · read 2 Oct 2026