HPCSA Letter of Good Standing Apostille

Who needs HPCSA Letter of Good Standing apostille?

Any HPCSA-registered professional moving abroad to practice. The most common professions in our caseload:

• Doctors (MBChB, GP, specialists) — moving to UK NHS, Australia AHPRA, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, Netherlands, Germany, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar
• Dentists — same destination set
• Physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, audiologists, dieticians — UK HCPC, Australia AHPRA, Canada provincial colleges
• Psychologists — varying regulatory bodies depending on destination
• Biokineticists, podiatrists — niche but recurring

How to apply for an HPCSA Letter of Good Standing

1. Log in to the HPCSA Online portal with your practitioner number and password
2. Select 'Request Letter of Good Standing'
3. Specify the destination country and the regulatory body that requires the letter
4. Pay the HPCSA fee (typically a few hundred Rand)
5. HPCSA processes the request and issues the letter — typical turnaround 5-10 working days
6. Letter is delivered to you (digital and/or printed)

How we apostille the HPCSA letter

1. You provide us the original HPCSA Letter of Good Standing (drop-off, courier or scan)
2. We submit to DIRCO for apostille (Hague countries) or DIRCO + foreign embassy (non-Hague)
3. DIRCO issues the apostille (~1 week)
4. For non-Hague countries, we then submit to the relevant embassy in Pretoria for attestation
5. If translation required, we coordinate sworn translation
6. We courier the apostilled/attested letter to you (or directly to your destination regulator if requested)

Pricing for HPCSA Letter of Good Standing Apostille

Where these letters are required

Common destination authorities for HPCSA letters: UK GMC (doctors), UK GDC (dentists), UK HCPC (allied health), Australia Medical Board / AHPRA, Canada College of Physicians and Surgeons (provincial), New Zealand Medical Council, Saudi SCFHS, UAE DHA/MOH/HAAD, Qatar QCHP, Ireland Medical Council.

Related services

• Letters of Good Standing — overview
• HPCSA Letter of Good Standing
• SAPC Letter of Good Standing
• SANC Letter of Good Standing
• All apostille services
• DIRCO Apostille
• Embassy Attestation (UAE, Saudi, Qatar)
• Police Clearance Certificate Apostille
• Degree Apostille

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does HPCSA take to issue a Letter of Good Standing?

Typically 5-10 working days from request. Sometimes longer in busy periods (December-January, July). Apply early.

Can I apostille a digital HPCSA letter?

DIRCO requires the original printed letter with HPCSA's wet signature and seal. If HPCSA has only sent you a digital version, request a printed original.

Can you apply for the HPCSA letter for me?

On a per-case basis we can help with the application — you'll still need to authorise it, but we handle the form and submission. Contact us via WhatsApp.

How much does HPCSA Letter apostille cost?

DIRCO Apostille: R1,650. Full embassy attestation: R3,150. Plus HPCSA's own letter-issuing fee (paid to HPCSA directly, currently a few hundred Rand).

My destination is the UK NHS — what do I need?

UK GMC for doctors, UK GDC for dentists, UK HCPC for allied health, UK NMC for nurses (which is SANC, not HPCSA). All need apostilled Letters of Good Standing. We can produce all four types in one workflow if your family includes mixed professions.