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EBO Application 2026

EBO 2026 Exam Announcement:

In 2026, the EBO will be running 2 examinations for those seeking to achieve the European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma:

Please ensure that you apply on-time, late application requests will not be considered

For online exams, a remote-proctoring system will be used (a third party service that will monitor candidates taking exams through their devices). Applicants should be sure that their device and broadband will be capable of taking an examination online. Most modern laptops (Windows 10 or Apple Mac) should be adequate, but we will provide a test so that you can check

PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE APPLYING FOR EITHER EXAM

• Please note there is a limited capacity of places for the EBO Exam. Therefore, in the event of high demand a ‘first come first served’ policy will be implemented. So it is in your interest to submit your application urgently.
• Please ensure you read the examination eligibility criteria in advance of completing your application – https://www.ebo-online.org/ebo-exam/eligibility-to-sit-exam/ If you are still unsure about your eligibility please contact ebo@ebo-online.org before submitting an application.
• Please select the application link according to your qualification status (Specialist/Resident)
  Specialist applicants – must be a Specialist at the time of application. Resident applicants – must have begun the final year of residency at the time of the EBO examination. https://www.ebo-online.org/ebo-exam/eligibility-to-sit-exam/ 
• German Specialists are required to upload a copy of their Specialist certification during the application stage, please have it ready before applying

• French Specialists are required to upload a copy of their CV during the application stage, please have it ready before applying
• Spanish Residents are required to upload a copy of their CV during the application stage, please have it ready before applying
• Spanish Specialists are required to upload a copy of their CV & Specialist Diploma during the application stage, please have them ready before applying
• UK Residents are required to upload your training number & Deanery during the application stage, please have them ready before applying
• UK Specialists are required to upload your General Medicine Council Specialists registration number during the application stage, please have it ready before applying

• All Residents are required to upload an approval letter from their programme chair/ Head of department during the application stage. Resident applications are not complete without this letter, please have it ready before applying online. Please see sample of an approval letter Approval Letter Sample
• Please note you will be required to upload your photo during the application process. Applications are not complete without this photo so please ensure you have it ready before applying online. Photo should be head and shoulders passport style in Jpeg format.
• Residents from EBO accredited centres will have a reduced exam fee of €400, accredited centres are listed on the resident application form
• Please note it is very important to respond to all email correspondence regarding the exam without delay. In the event of delayed responses, we may be forced to cancel your application.
• The fee to sit the 2026 EBO exams is €600 and is non-refundable and non-transferable. Please ensure that you are eligible and available to sit the 2026 EBO Exam before applying, as no refunds/transfers will be processed.
• The EBO 2026 exam is published in English only. Please ensure that your understanding of English is at an acceptable level to sit this exam as no alternatives are available.

 

Spring Exam: In person in Paris May 8th 2026, Exam Application:

Paris onsite: MCQ/SBA on tablets provided by EBO, VV face to face with 2 examiners using English language

APPLICATIONS Will open on 1st October 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE: when capacity has been reached or on December 15th 2025 at 18.00 CET whichever comes first

Please note: There are limited seats available for In person exams, please apply early to avoid disappointment

Please ensure that you apply on-time, late application requests will not be considered

SPRING EXAM APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN:

Please note: Applications are not confirmed until the approval process has been completed. Applicants will be informed of the outcome of the approval process by the end of February 2026

Autumn Exam: Online, (Date TBC) Exam Application:

Electronic Autumn exam: MCQ/SBA and CC at home on the computer of the candidate, English language

Applications will open on 20th March 2026 and close on 20th May 2026

Please ensure that you apply on-time, late application requests will not be considered