Increasing costs
Clearly from these examples it is impossible to account for all possibilities, the factors they will increase the post of moving to the UK. Transport costs if moving to the UK including storage (not factored in here), Those with dependants, from Non- EEA countries (outside Europe), based in larger cities such as London, in larger properties will all increase cost. We have not gone into details of work VISA types, this is best discussed directly with us.
Reducing costs
Factors reducing cost would include being a UK national, prepared to house share (rent a room), no dependants, have a good grasp of the english language (and pass tests required if not UK national) and be close to site of work limiting transportation costs. Whilst a GCC recognised EEA member may not be required to sit the TOC (Test of Competency) exam in light of the recently Brexit vote in favour for the UK to leave Europe this such not always be assumed to be the case in coming years.
Example
EXAMPLE 1. A new graduate, married, EEA citizen, with no children that has graduated from a chiropractic college in the UK (as recognised by the GCC for practicing purposes) chooses to practice in Billericay, Essex. They are looking for a house. They would have to pay council tax however if choosing this option. They are considering how much in setup costs they would need for 2 months.
Being a EEA citizen will significantly reduces setup costs to practice in the UK as no TOC (Test of Competency is required).
| GCC Practicing Certificate (annual fee) | £800 |
| GCC TOC exam **Not required** | £0 |
| UCA membership | £0 |
| Malpractice insurance (through UCA) | £1080 |
| Letter from GP (For GCC to register) | £40 |
| Work VISA – Tier 1 (Applicant applies based on income) **Not required** | £0 |
| Rent 2 bed house (in house) (2x monthly rent) | £2600 |
| Deposit for room (6 weeks rent deposit) | £1950 |
| Utility bills (2 month) | £200 |
| Transport –Train ticket (GCC exams) **Not required** | £0 |
| Council tax (2 months) * required * | £260 |
| Food (2 month) | £800 |
| Entertainment (2 month) | £600 |
| TOTAL SETUP COST | £8,070 |
EXAMPLE 2. A new graduate, 1st year out, non-EEA citizen looking to practice in the UK from NZ, Australia, or USA. Needs to sit TOC (Test of Competency) exam and practice in a town like Billericay, Essex. You are single, no dependants. Looking to sit exam in Jan 2018. They are considering how much in setup costs they would need for 2 months.
| GCC Practicing Certificate (annual fee) | £800 |
| GCC TOC exam | £2000 |
| UCA membership | £0 |
| Malpractice insurance (through UCA) | £1080 |
| Letter from GP (For GCC to register) | £40 |
| Work VISA – Tier 1 (Applicant applies based on income) | £2000 |
| Rent room (in house) (2 month) | £800 |
| Deposit for room (6 weeks rent) | £600 |
| Utility bills (2 month) | £120 |
| Transport –Train ticket (GCC exams) | £50 |
| Food (2 month) | £400 |
| Entertainment | £300 |
| NHS £200 per yr supplement (3 yr VISA) | £600 |
| TOTAL SETUP COST | £8,790 |
EXAMPLE 3: A new graduate, 1st year out, non-EEA citizen, looking to practice in the UK. You may have travelled from NZ, Australia, or USA. Needs to sit TOC (Test of Competency) exam and practice in London. Single, no dependants. Looking to sit exam in Jan 2017. They are considering how much in setup costs they would need for 2 months.
These prices will be slightly more given the location. It maybe cheaper for the associate to commute to area of work and result in further commuting time of 30mins to 1.5 hrs. This would involve further costs in transport tickets.
| GCC Practicing Certificate (annual fee) | £800 |
| GCC TOC exam | £2000 |
| UCA membership | £0 |
| Malpractice insurance (through UCA) | £1080 |
| Letter from GP (For GCC to register) | £40 |
| Work VISA – Tier 1 (Applicant applies based on income) | £2000 |
| Rent room (in house) (2 month) | £800 |
| Deposit for room (6 weeks rent) | £600 |
| Utility bills (2 month) | £200 |
| Transport –Train ticket (2 months – 1-6zone + TFL Brentwood to Liverpool St) | £1,133 |
| Food (2 month) | £600 |
| Entertainment (2 months) | £600 |
| NHS £200 per yr supplement (3 yr VISA) | £600 |
| TOTAL SETUP COST | £10,453 |
EXAMPLE 4: A graduate comes to London from a EEA citizen under the EU general directives, which include also recognition by the GCC. They are single, no dependants. Looking to sit exam in Jan 2017. They want to live in London and are prepared to pay more for this option staying in Canary Wharf in a one bedroom tower apartment! They are considering how much in setup costs they would need for 2 months.
** The benefits by entering under the EU general directives (currently!) is they would not be required to sit TOC (which reduces time to obtain an associate, nor would they need a work VISA (currently). They would however be required to see a language test where their first national language is not english. The expense however would be counter-balanced by the significantly higher costs living in London. (Prices as of August 2018).
| GCC Practicing Certificate (annual fee) | £800 |
| GCC TOC exam **Not required** | £0 |
| UCA membership | £0 |
| Malpractice insurance (through UCA. 2018) | £1080 |
| Letter from GP (For GCC to register) | £40 |
| Work VISA – Tier 1 (Applicant applies based on income) **Not required** | £0 |
| English Language Test/Assessment (must pass!) | £200 |
| Rent 1 bedroom apartment, Canary Wharf (2 month) | £3200 |
| Deposit for room (6 weeks rent) | £2400 |
| Utility bills (2 month) | £200 |
| Transport –Train ticket (2 months – 1-6zone) | £646 |
| Food (2 month) | £600 |
| Entertainment | £600 |
| NHS £200 per yr supplement (3 yr VISA) **Not required** | £0 |
| TOTAL SETUP COST | £9,766 |