Health
General Practitioner immigration to Australia & Canada
GPs provide primary medical care to patients across communities. High demand, especially in regional areas; medical registration is required.
Australia pathway
Skilled migration (189 / 190 / 491)
General Practitioner is assessed by Medical Board / AMC. A positive skills assessment is required before an Expression of Interest. Points cover age, English, education, and experience; state nomination (190) or regional (491) can add points.
Canada pathway
Express Entry & category draws
General Practitioner candidates can enter the Express Entry pool (FSW / CEC) and may benefit from category-based draws. You'll need an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) and qualifying language scores. We help optimise your CRS and prepare a document-ready profile.
General Practitioner migration — common questions
Is General Practitioner eligible for Australian skilled migration?
General Practitioner is assessed by Medical Board / AMC for Australian skilled visas (subclass 189 Skilled Independent, 190 State Nominated, and 491 Regional). High demand, especially in regional areas; medical registration is required. Occupation lists and state nomination criteria change, so always confirm current eligibility with the Department of Home Affairs and the relevant assessing authority.
Can a General Practitioner apply for Canada Express Entry?
Yes. General Practitioner candidates can enter the Express Entry pool (Federal Skilled Worker or Canadian Experience Class) and may benefit from category-based draws when applicable. An Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) and qualifying language scores are required. Eligibility depends on your full profile — book a free assessment to check your CRS position.
What documents does a General Practitioner need for a skills assessment?
Typically: degree certificates and transcripts, detailed employment reference letters matching your duties, CV, English test results, and identity documents. ImmiPace reviews your documents and prepares a submission-ready file.