The deciding questions
- Are you registered with the NMBA in Australia (or the Nursing Council of New Zealand)? Registered applicants use a shorter qualification-focused assessment.
- Are you registered only in an approved overseas country? A more comprehensive assessment usually applies, and English evidence may be needed.
- Does your visa need your work experience assessed? Some assessments add employment assessment.
Old names and new names
Through much of 2026 ANMAC offered assessments known as Modified (for Australian or NZ-registered nurses), Full (for nurses registered in certain approved overseas countries), Direct Care (for nursing support workers and personal care assistants under specific arrangements) and a temporary GradReady stream for recent Australian graduates. In September 2026 ANMAC announced a new portal with renamed services, reported as Essential, Essential Plus and Comprehensive, with updated fees.
| Your situation | Older name | Announced new name |
|---|---|---|
| Registered in Australia; qualification assessment only | Modified | Essential |
| Registered in Australia or NZ; qualification and work experience | Modified (with employment) | Essential Plus |
| Registered in an approved overseas country, not in Australia or NZ | Full | Comprehensive |
This mapping is based on ANMAC announcements reported in September 2026. Confirm the current assessment names, eligibility and fees on anmac.org.au before you pay. Applying under the wrong type usually means paying again.
Documents ANMAC typically asks for
- Passport and evidence of name changes
- Qualification certificate and transcript
- Registration evidence, sometimes verified directly by the regulator
- Employment evidence where work experience is assessed
- English test results where required
ANMAC sets its own scan quality and format rules. Follow them exactly.
Official sources to check
Last checked 10 November 2026. If a rule here conflicts with the official page, the official page is correct. Report an error.