Temporary License for Foreign Doctors Requirements in Kenya
Summary of Requirements
- Medical degree from recognized institution
- Registration certificate from country of origin
- Certificate of Good Standing (within 6 months)
- ECFMG Certification (for non-EAC graduates)
- Valid work permit
- Evidence of English/Kiswahili proficiency
- Two reference letters
- Application fee payment (KES 20,000 registration + KES 20,000 license)
Key Contacts
- Kenya Medical Practitioners Council: Woodlands Rd, Hurlingham
- P.O. Box: 44893-00100, Nairobi
- Phone: +254-727666444 / +254-111052222
- Email: [email protected] / [email protected]
- Website: www.kmpdc.go.ke
- ECFMG/EPIC: www.ecfmg.org
What is a Temporary License for Foreign Doctors?
A temporary license authorizes foreign-trained medical and dental practitioners to practice in Kenya for specified periods not exceeding twelve months. The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council issues these licenses to qualified international doctors contributing specialized skills or participating in short-term programs. Temporary registration accommodates visiting physicians, medical missionaries, researchers, and specialists providing services unavailable locally.
Foreign doctors must hold medical degrees recognized by KMPDC as meeting Kenyan training standards. Degrees from East African Community countries receive preferential treatment requiring less documentation than non-EAC qualifications. All foreign qualifications undergo verification confirming authenticity and equivalence to Kenyan medical education standards.
Non-EAC medical graduates must complete credential verification through the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates using the EPIC system. This primary-source verification confirms medical school graduation, postgraduate training, and specialty certifications. Applicants create MyIntealth accounts, upload credentials for verification, and authorize EPIC report transmission to KMPDC.
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