Postgraduate doctors and dentist
Switching
This page explains whether you can switch to the postgraduate doctor or dentist category if you are already in the United Kingdom.
If you do not meet the requirements on this page, you will need to leave the United Kingdom to make an application for entry clearance as a postgraduate doctor or dentist. Details of how to make an entry clearance application can be found on the applying page.
Requirements to switch
You will only be able to switch to the postgraduate doctor or dentist category if you:
- meet all the eligibility requirements for the postgraduate doctor or dentist category, including having completed your medical or dental degree in the last 12 months; and
- currently have leave to remain in the United Kingdom as either:
- a student; or
- a doctor or dentist undertaking a clinical attachment or dental observation post.
Applying for leave to remain as a postgraduate doctor or dentist
If you meet the requirements above you can apply to extend your stay in the United Kingdom as a postgraduate doctor or dentist. You should make your application to extend your stay (we call this applying for further leave to remain) on application form FLR(O). This application form and the related guidance can be downloaded from the right side of this page.
Further information on how to complete the application form and the cost of making an application is available from the UK residency section.
Application forms
Extension of stay in the United Kingdom (other categories)
- Form FLR(O) PDF 232K opens in a new window
- Guide FLR(O) PDF 121K opens in a new window
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Leave to remain
Leave to remain is permission to stay in the United Kingdom, either temporarily (limited leave to remain) or permanently (indefinite leave to remain).
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Contact
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Immigration enquiry bureau
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UK Border Agency Lunar House, 40 Wellesley Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR9 2BY