{"id":22689,"date":"2026-09-05T20:22:22","date_gmt":"2026-09-05T20:22:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/?page_id=22689---9db328cc-46f5-4ca3-b1b8-6010d88a1b88"},"modified":"2026-10-01T21:45:11","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T21:45:11","slug":"speech-language-us-requirements","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/speech-language-hearing-sciences-degrees\/speech-language-us-requirements\/","title":{"rendered":"If I Got My Degree in Another Country, What Do I Need to Do to Be Licensed as a Speech Therapist in the United States?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>One of the greatest perks of being a speech-language pathologist is the ability to work almost anywhere. And thanks to the Mutual Recognition Agreement (also known as the MRA<\/a>), transferring your SLP license to another country is easier than ever!<\/p>\n

Although the MRA makes it possible to work in many different countries, in this article we\u2019ll be focusing exclusively on transferring your license to the United States. Let\u2019s take a look at the MRA in more detail and learn how you can benefit from it.<\/p>\n

What is the MRA?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The MRA is an agreement that allows speech therapists to take advantage of SLP license reciprocity on an international basis. It was formed in 2017 to make it easier for speech-language pathologists to transfer their licenses between many different English-speaking countries.<\/p>\n

In the past, transferring an SLP license was a time-consuming, challenging process that deterred many people. The MRA was formed to streamline the transfer process and make it much more convenient for speech therapists to transfer to a new country.<\/p>\n

As long as you\u2019ve earned your full certification in one MRA-participating country, the process of transferring to another is relatively straightforward. However, you\u2019ll still be required to take exams and meet other requirements to complete the transfer.<\/p>\n

What countries are included in the MRA?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Each of the MRA-participating countries has its own speech pathology organizations. These organizations are responsible for ensuring that new speech pathologists meet all educational requirements before earning their license.<\/p>\n

Here are all the countries that are participating in the MRA as of January 2020, as well as their qualifying speech therapy organizations:<\/em><\/p>\n