UAE Healthcare Professional Licensing
Complete credentialing support for doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, and medical specialists across all UAE health authorities.
New Professional License
First-time licensing in the UAE? We guide you through every step from eligibility assessment to license activation.
Our process:
- Initial Assessment – Evaluate your qualifications and determine the appropriate licensing pathway
- Dataflow Coordination – Primary source verification with your home country licensing authority
- Exam Registration – Register for Prometric/Pearson VUE examinations (DOH, DHA, or MOHAP)
- Application Preparation – Compile and attest all required documents
- Application Submission – Submit to relevant health authority with complete documentation
- License Activation – Complete final steps after approval including biometrics and payment
Timeline: 6-12 months depending on dataflow country and exam scheduling
Activate Professional License
Passed your exams? We expedite the activation process so you can start practicing immediately.
What we do:
- Final document submission
- Payment processing coordination
- Biometric appointment scheduling
- License card collection
- Employment eligibility verification
Timeline: 2-4 weeks
Transfer Professional License
Moving between emirates or changing employers? We handle license transfers seamlessly.
Transfer types we manage:
- DOH to DHA or vice versa
- DHA to MOHAP or vice versa
- DOH to MOHAP or vice versa
- Employer change within same emirate
- NOC (No Objection Certificate) processing
Timeline: 4-8 weeks depending on authorities involved
License Upgrade & Title Change
Advancing your career? We support specialist upgrades, additional specialty certifications, and title changes.
What we do:
- Specialist to Consultant upgrades
- Additional specialty additions
- Scope of practice expansions
- Fellowship and board certification recognition
- Academic title additions
Timeline: 2-3 months
Dataflow Verification Services
Primary source verification of your medical credentials directly with your home country licensing authority.
Countries we coordinate with: India, Pakistan, Egypt, Sudan, Philippines, Jordan, Syria, United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Australia, South Africa, and 50+ other countries worldwide.
What’s verified:
- Medical degree authenticity
- Graduation year and institution
- Postgraduate qualifications
- Good standing status
- Practice history
Timeline: 2-4 months (varies by country)
Professional Exam Registration & Support
Complete support for passing UAE healthcare licensing examinations.
Exams we support:
- DOH Exam (Abu Dhabi)
- DHA Exam (Dubai)
- MOHAP Exam (Northern Emirates)
- Specialty-specific examinations
- Prometric & Pearson VUE registration
What we provide:
- Eligibility verification
- Registration assistance
- Study material guidance
- Exam scheduling coordination
- Result tracking and follow-up
CME (Continuing Medical Education) Support
Maintain your license renewal requirements effortlessly.
What we do:
- CME requirement calculations
- Approved provider guidance
- Credit tracking and documentation
- Attestation support
- Renewal submission coordination
License renewal cycles:
- DOH: Every 2 years
- DHA: Every 2 years
- MOHAP: Every 2 years