Healthcare Professional Licensing
We take physicians, dentists, nurses, pharmacists and allied health professionals from the first eligibility check to an active licence with DHA, DOH, MOHAP or SHA.
What we handle
Five steps, one contact.
You follow every step in your SHERYAN portal, with the documents for each one ready to download.
- 1
Eligibility
We check your qualification, experience and licence against the requirements for your title, before anything is submitted.
- 2
DataFlow / PSV
Primary source verification of your qualification, experience and licence. We prepare the file, submit it and follow it up.
- 3
Exams
We tell you which exam applies to your title, book it with the authority and coordinate the dates with you.
- 4
Registration
We complete your professional registration with the authority and answer any return until it is approved.
- 5
Activation
Once you have an employer in the UAE, we activate the licence on their facility and explain how renewals work.
Who it is for
Professions we support.
- Physicians
- General practitioners, specialists and consultants
- Dentists
- General dentists, specialists and consultants
- Nurses and midwives
- Registered, assistant and specialty titles
- Pharmacists
- Pharmacists, clinical pharmacists and technicians
- Allied health
- Physiotherapy, laboratory, radiography and more
- Traditional medicine
- Complementary and integrative practitioners
What to prepare
Documents you will usually need.
The exact list depends on your title. You get it after the eligibility check.
- Passport copy and a passport-size photo
- Degree certificate and transcript
- Internship certificate, for physicians and dentists
- Experience letters from each employer
- Professional licence or registration
- Good Standing Certificate, less than 6 months old
Typical fees and timelines.
Government fees and timelines depend on your case. These are typical ranges.
Figures shown for DHA (Dubai). DOH and MOHAP fees differ.
| Covers | Typical government fees | Typical timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Registration | AED 100 to 500 | About 5 working days |
| DataFlow | AED 935 to 1,680 | 15 to 24 working days |
| Exams | AED 550 to 1,050 | Result the same day; booking depends on seats |
| Activation & renewals | AED 1,000 to 3,000 a year | Same day to 1 working day |
Government fees as published by the authorities in October 2026. They change, and are confirmed before anything proceeds. SHERYAN's service fee is separate.
Sources
- Dubai Health Authority (DHA): professional registration and licence services (opens in a new tab)
- DataFlow Group: DHA licensing exam (opens in a new tab)
- Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP): evaluation and licence renewal of health professionals (opens in a new tab)
- Department of Health, Abu Dhabi (DOH): circular 151/2024 (opens in a new tab)
Questions
What applicants ask first.
Which authority should I apply to?
It depends on where you will work. DHA licenses professionals in Dubai, DOH in Abu Dhabi, SHA in Sharjah and MOHAP in the other emirates. The qualification requirements are the same across all four.
Do I need to sit an exam?
Most applicants sit the authority's exam for their title. Some international exams and registrations are accepted in its place. We tell you which applies after the eligibility check.
Can I apply if I have not worked for a few years?
A gap of under 3 years needs nothing extra. After 3 to 5 years the authorities ask for training credits and a supervised training period. A gap of more than 5 years is generally not accepted.
How much does it cost?
Fees depend on your profession, title and authority. You receive the requirements, the service scope and the fees before anything proceeds.
Healthcare professionals
Check your eligibility before you apply.
Answer a short set of questions about your qualification and experience. You see your result straight away, and a SHERYAN consultant follows up within 1 to 2 working days.
Guides