For Sri Lankan Nurses
Everything you need to move from a qualified Sri Lankan nurse to a respected, Registered Nurse or a Healthcare Assistant in Ireland — explained honestly, supported personally.
Your Route to Ireland
Start with the route that matches your English proficiency and career goals. We will guide you through each stage.
BSc in Nursing is a must
Valid and active Sri Lankan Nursing Council registration
Advanced English knowledge
Clear police clearance and background checks
Healthcare Assistant roles require B1 level (PTE Academic (Pearson) minimum score of 43), while Registered Nurse roles require a valid OET or IELTS result.
Kindly note that the NMBI application and processing is a long process, which may usually take anywhere from 6 to 12 months. We do not encourage you to leave your current job in Sri Lanka until you receive your NMBI registration PIN…
Language Exams
Listening 7.0 · Reading 7.0
Writing 6.5 · Speaking 7.0
Listening B (350) · Reading B (350)
Writing C+ (300) · Speaking B (350)
OET or IELTS language exams are obligatory for NMBI registration for all Sri Lankan candidates who want to apply for a Registered Nurse position in Ireland! Please note that tests must be less than two years old - you also must factor in that the NMBI process usually takes months and the OET exam must still be valid at the final stage of NMBI registration. NMBI accepts results from one test sitting only; combined results are not accepted. Above you may see the minimal requirements.
You don't have a language exam yet, although you prefer to apply to a Registered Nurse role? We recommend taking the OET exam as for nurses it may feel like the more natural option because it is healthcare-specific.
We guide your full application to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland — eligibility, evidence, decision letters, adaptation and aptitude requirements.
Transcripts, references, English-language evidence, garda vetting and translation. Along with your future employer we help you assemble a complete, accurate file.
Realistic mock interview and clinical scenario practice simulation, personalised feedback and insights into what Irish employers are looking for.
Along with your future employer we guide you through visa applications, flights, first-month accommodation, banking, PPS numbers, and getting set up in your new city.
Irish workplace culture, communication styles, patient expectations, team collaboration, professional standards, and everyday life in Ireland.
We stay alongside you with regular check-ins after arrival — because long-term success matters more than a placement.
Free online cultural readiness training is available for candidates progressing through the pathway — Irish workplace culture, communication styles, patient expectations, team collaboration, professional standards, and everyday life in Ireland.
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