What are the fees to become a GP in Australia?

Pam 26/09/2025
What are the fees to become a GP in Australia?

This is a FAQ BLOG and you can refer to our Getting Started as a General Practitioner in Australia blog here.

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Date Updated: 2025-09-22

Before you work as a General Practitioner (GP) in Australia, it’s important to know the possible costs you need to pay, so you can prepare and won’t be surprised in the long run!

Check out the different fees, depending on your pathway. 

All Pathways

In any pathway, you would need to make sure your credentials are verified by completing your EPIC and AMC Verification:

  • EPIC: $130 USD ($100 for Account Creation/Verification & $30 for EPIC Portfolio)
    • Note: $100 USD per credential for verification. Verifying takes around 30-90 days (approximately 80% of credentials are verified within 30 days and 90% of credentials are verified within 90 days).

  • AMC: $642 AUD (+1 free qualification)
    • Note: $107 AUD per additional qualification. AMC portfolio applications are reviewed within 5 business days.

You will also need to meet the English Language Standard. Read our blog here to find out if you meet the requirements or you need to take an English Language Test. 

You can also access AHPRA’s English language skills pathway selection tool here to confirm whether or not you do meet the requirements.If you do need to pass an English Language test, then the costs range from $330 – $587 AUD, depending on your test provider and location. See the approved English Language Test providers here:

  • Cambridge (C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency): $330 AUD for C1 Advanced in Australia
    • Paper Test Results: 4 – 6 weeks after the exam session
    • Computer Test Results: 5 – 10 working days after the exam session

  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS): $475 in Australia
    • Paper Test Results: 13 calendar days after the test
    • Computer Test Results: Most results available within one day

  • Occupational English Test (OET): $587 AUD
    • Paper Test Results: Available 17 days after the test date
    • Computer Test Results: Available within 6 days of the test date

  • PTE Academic or Pearson: $475 AUD in Australia
    • Results: Around 2 days

  • Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-based test (TOEFL iBT): $288 USD in Australia
    • Results: 4 – 8 days after your test date

Standard Pathway

If you’re on the Standard Pathway, you would need to take the AMC exams, specifically the AMC MCQ (Part 1) and the AMC Clinical (Part 2):

  • AMC MCQ: $2,920 AUD
  • AMC Clinical
    • In-person Exam: $3,000 AUD
    • Online Exam: $3,400 AUD (3,000 + 400 levy)
  • AMC Results: Your results will be released on a Friday, 3 weeks after the examination date. 

You will also need to apply for a Pre-employment Structured Clinical Interview (PESCI) if you will apply for medical registration as a GP, specifically the Limited AHPRA Registration:

  • ACRRM PESCI: $2495 AUD
    • Results: Within 14 – 21 days of the interview

  • IME PESCI: $2,497 AUD
    • Results: Within 14 business days

  • RACGP PESCI: $2,450 AUD
    • Results: 15 business days
  • AHPRA Limited Registration Application Fee: $1,085 AUD
    • Application assessment timeframe: 3 months
  • AHPRA Limited Registration Fee: $1,058 AUD

As an International Medical Graduate (IMG), you may also need to prepare for any visa and migration costs. 

You will also need to apply for an approved 3GA or GP Training Program and pay the necessary costs when you gain your permanent resident status. If your program is:

For specific fees, it will depend on your chosen specialist medical college. ACRRM offers AGPT and IP while RACGP offers AGPT, RVTS, and FSP:

  • ACRRM
    • IP Program Fee: $24,950 AUD
    • Membership: $450 AUD
    • ACCRM Assessments:
      • Case Based Discussion (CBD): $2,235 AUD
      • Multiple Choice Question (MCQ): $1,885 AUD
      • Structured Assessment using Multiple Patient Scenarios (StAMPS): $3,775 AUD
      • Projects: $3,480 AUD

  • RACGP
    • FSP Program: 
      • Year 1: $10,525 AUD per six-month term
      • Year 2: $6,315 AUD per six-month term
      • Consolidation phase (up to three years): $1,053 AUD per six-month term
    • Membership: $632 AUD
    • RACGP Fellowship Exams:
      • Applied Knowledge Test (AKT): $2,721 AUD
      • Key Feature Problem (KFP): $2,721 AUD
      • Clinical Competency Exam (CCE): $5,565 AUD

Competent Authority Pathway

You will need to apply for a Pre-employment Structured Clinical Interview (PESCI) if you will apply for medical registration, specifically the Provisional AHPRA Registration:

  • ACRRM PESCI: $2495 AUD
    • Results: Within 14 – 21 days of the interview

  • IME PESCI: $2,497 AUD
    • Results: Within 14 business days

  • RACGP PESCI: $2,450 AUD
    • Results: 15 business days
  • AHPRA Provisional Registration Application Fee for IMGs: $742 AUD
    • Application assessment timeframe: 3 months
  • AHPRA Provisional Registration Fee: $521 AUD

As an International Medical Graduate (IMG), you may also need to prepare for any visa and migration costs. 

You will also need to apply for an approved 3GA or GP Training Program and pay the necessary costs when you gain your permanent resident status. If your program is:

For specific fees, it will depend on your chosen specialist medical college. ACRRM offers AGPT and IP while RACGP offers AGPT, RVTS, and FSP:

  • ACRRM
    • IP Program Fee: $24,950 AUD
    • Membership: $450 AUD
    • ACCRM Assessments:
      • Case Based Discussion (CBD): $2,235 AUD
      • Multiple Choice Question (MCQ): $1,885 AUD
      • Structured Assessment using Multiple Patient Scenarios (StAMPS): $3,775 AUD
      • Projects: $3,480 AUD

  • RACGP
    • FSP Program: 
      • Year 1: $10,525 AUD per six-month term
      • Year 2: $6,315 AUD per six-month term
      • Consolidation phase (up to three years): $1,053 AUD per six-month term
    • Membership: $632 AUD
    • RACGP Fellowship Exams:
      • Applied Knowledge Test (AKT): $2,721 AUD
      • Key Feature Problem (KFP): $2,721 AUD
      • Clinical Competency Exam (CCE): $5,565 AUD

Specialist Pathway

In the Specialist Pathway, there are two options which are the Expedited Specialist Pathway and the College-led Specialist Pathway.

Expedited Specialist Pathway

This is for the Specialist International Medical Graduates (SIMGs) who have specific accepted qualifications in general practice from one of the following countries: Ireland, New Zealand, or United Kingdom. You can read more about the Expedited Specialist Pathway here.

If you qualify and meet the registration requirements, you can apply directly for Specialist AHPRA Registration:

  • AHPRA Specialist Registration Application Fee for IMGs: $1,594 AUD
    • Application assessment timeframe: 4–6 weeks
  • AHPRA Specialist Registration Fee: $1,058 AUD

Your registration will have conditions for 6 months, but once you fulfill those, the conditions can be removed. As an IMG, you will also need to prepare for any visa and migration costs.

College-led Specialist Pathway

This pathway is for SIMGs who have a medical qualification and passed all requirements to practise in their field of specialty in their country of training. You can read more about the College-led Specialist Pathway here.

You will have to apply for a Comparability Assessment to either Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) or Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) as your relevant specialist medical college for assessment:

  • ACRRM: Find a job offer first before applying for a comparability assessment. You can read more about the ACRRM Specialist Pathway here.
    • Application: $775 AUD
    • Annual Pathway: $2,860 AUD
    • Membership: $495 AUD
    • ACCRM Assessments:
      • Case Based Discussion (CBD): $2,235 AUD
      • Multiple Choice Question (MCQ): $1,885 AUD
      • Structured Assessment using Multiple Patient Scenarios (StAMPS): $3,775 AUD
      • Projects: $3,480 AUD

  • RACGP: Apply for a comparability assessment first before finding a job offer. You can read more about the RACGP Specialist Pathway (PEP Specialist Stream) here.
    • Comparability Application: $575 AUD
    • Program: $11,900 AUD
    • Membership: $632 AUD
    • RACGP Fellowship Exams (Only for those with Partially Comparable outcome):
      • Applied Knowledge Test (AKT): $2,721 AUD
      • Key Feature Problem (KFP): $2,721 AUD
      • Clinical Competency Exam (CCE): $5,565 AUD

Once you have your comparability assessment outcome and job offer, you can apply for Limited (Area of Need) or Provisional AHPRA Registration:

  • AHPRA Limited Registration Application Fee: $1,085 AUD
  • AHPRA Limited Registration Fee: $1,058 AUD

  • AHPRA Provisional Registration Application Fee for IMGs: $742 AUD
  • AHPRA Provisional Registration Fee: $521 AUD

As an IMG, you will also need to prepare for any visa and migration costs.

When you finish your supervised practice and Fellowship requirements (including assessments/exams), you can apply for Specialist AHPRA Registration:

  • AHPRA Specialist Registration Application Fee for IMGs: $1,594 AUD
  • AHPRA Specialist Registration Fee: $1,058 AUD

It can be a bit overwhelming, but don’t worry! This is to give you a snapshot of what is to come and we can guide you through the process if you need help.

If you need support with finding a job or preparing your documents, feel free to send us an email at help@peoplemedical.com.au and our team would love to help you on your GP journey!

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