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Fees: specialist status

The following fees apply for your specialist status application.

New application fees

  • Specialist application fee: £114
  • Annual listing fee: £114
  • European Specialist fee: £57

No refunds will be made if an application is turned down.

Applicants who are turned down by the Subcommittee, or on appeal, must pay another fee when applying again.

Re-application fees

  • Specialist reapplication fee: £114
  • Annual listing fee: £114
  • European Specialist fee: £57

Re-application window

1 September 2026 – 30 November 2026

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To apply for RCVS specialist status, you must meet requirements relayed to your membership, qualifications, CPD, professional key skills and experience.
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