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Practice Medicine in the UAE

The UAE is unifying its healthcare licensing through a new National Licensing Platform. Understand the requirements for Dubai (DHA), Abu Dhabi (DOH), and other emirates (MOHAP).

Regulated by Dubai Health Authority

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Registration Pathways

Understand the different routes to medical registration and find the one that matches your qualifications.

Dubai (DHA) Licensing
No Exam

Obtain a job offer, register on the Sheryan portal with a DHA ID, complete DataFlow PSV, pass the CBT assessment (if applicable), and activate your professional license.

Eligibility

Job offer from a DHA-approved facility. Tier 1 country graduates (US, UK, Canada, Australia, EU) may be exempt from the CBT exam.

Estimated: 3-6 months
Abu Dhabi (DOH) Licensing
No Exam

Secure employment with a DOH-approved provider, review Professional Qualification Requirements (PQR), complete DataFlow verification, and pass any required assessments.

Eligibility

Job offer from a DOH-approved healthcare provider. Eligibility determined by PQR requirements for your specialty.

Estimated: 3-6 months
Other Emirates (MOHAP) Licensing
No Exam

Receive a job offer from a MOHAP-approved facility, complete MOHAP licensing requirements and DataFlow verification.

Eligibility

Job offer from a MOHAP-approved healthcare facility in emirates outside Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Estimated: 3-6 months

Requirements & Documents

Key documents, language certifications, and regulatory bodies you need to know about.

Required Documents

Passport

Required

Degree Certificate

Required

Transcripts

Required

Registration Certificate

Required

Cv Resume

Required

Police Clearance

Required

Apostille

Required

Reference Letters

Recommended

Language Certifications

Ielts Academic

Level: B2

Oet

Level: B2

Native Speaker

Level: C2

Regulatory Bodies

Dubai Health Authority(DHA)

Licensing, exams, and professional registration for healthcare practitioners in Dubai

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Department of Health – Abu Dhabi(DOH)

Licensing and Professional Qualification Requirements (PQR) assessments for Abu Dhabi

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Ministry of Health and Prevention(MOHAP)

National licensing platform and regulation for all other emirates

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Dubai Healthcare City Authority(DHCC)

Regulatory oversight for Dubai Healthcare City free zone

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about medical registration and eligibility for this destination.

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A unified system designed to standardise and streamline the licensing process across all emirates. It enables a single nationwide license valid in both public and private facilities, replacing the previously fragmented emirate-by-emirate process.
Yes. PSV involves verifying the authenticity of your educational credentials through the DataFlow Group. The process typically takes 6-12 weeks and must be completed before your license application can proceed.
It depends on your training country. Graduates from Tier 1 countries (US, UK, Canada, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, Germany, and most EU nations) may be exempt from the Computer-Based Test (CBT). Others will need to pass a CBT or oral examination.
Yes. An official job offer from a UAE-based healthcare facility is mandatory before you can begin the licensing and visa processes. Your employer will sponsor your work visa application.
Personal ID (passport with 6+ months validity), attested medical degree and specialty certificates, current medical license and certificate of good standing (within 6 months), employment contract, medical fitness examination results, English proficiency documentation, and surgical logbook (if applicable).
It depends on your employer's location: DHA for Dubai, DOH for Abu Dhabi, DHCC for Dubai Healthcare City, and MOHAP for all other emirates. Each authority has its own registration portal and process, though the National Licensing Platform is unifying these.

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