Ukraine regulates medicine, so a foreign doctor must have their degree recognised and be registered with the Ministry of Health, with an attestation and accreditation process before practising. The work route is employer-led.

In short: to work as a doctor in Ukraine, you need recognition and accreditation by the Ministry of Health, an attestation and accreditation process, skills in Ukrainian, a job offer, a work permit, and a long-term (type D) visa. Martial law remains in force and affects entry, exit, and processing, so confirm current procedures before you travel.

Recognition and Accreditation

The Ministry of Health assesses your degree through an attestation and accreditation process, and you may need to pass this process and provide certified translations of your diploma, transcripts, and experience before you can register and practise.

Step by Step

• Have your degree recognised and accredited by the Ministry of Health, with an attestation and accreditation process.
• Reach the required level of Ukrainian.
• Register to obtain the right to practise.
• With a job offer, obtain a work permit and a long-term (type D) visa.

The Work Route

The usual immigration route is a work permit and a long-term (type D) visa, arranged by the employer. Martial law remains in force and affects entry, exit, and processing, so confirm current procedures before you travel.

Salary, Specialisation, and Demand

Doctors’ pay in Ukraine follows national or collective agreements and varies by grade, region, and experience, and specialists earn more than junior doctors. You specialise through structured postgraduate training after full registration. Demand for doctors is strong across much of Europe, so confirm the salary, hours, and contract in writing before accepting a post.

Avoiding Scams

Use only official regulators and ethical recruiters. Legitimate employers and agencies never charge a doctor upfront placement fees; if anyone asks you to pay to be placed, treat it as a likely scam and verify the employer and the Ministry of Health through an attestation and accreditation process via official channels.

Official Sources

Confirm current rules with the Ministry of Health, the attestation and accreditation process, a nd the Ukrainian immigration authority, as procedures, exams, language levels, and fees can change.