What documents are required for a doctor licence in the UAE?

Typically: medical degree, internship certificate, experience letters, home-country licence, Good Standing Certificate, passport, and photos. Requirements differ by authority and specialty.

Do I need to pass an exam?

Many pathways require CBT (Prometric) or an oral assessment depending on authority, specialty, and qualifications. We advise after eligibility review.

Can I switch from MOHAP to DHA or DOH later?

Transfers and re-registration are possible but authority-specific. We help plan the correct initial route to avoid duplicate work.

DHA vs DOH vs MOHAP

Understand which UAE healthcare licensing authority applies to your role and emirate.

عامل	DHA	DOH	MOHAP
Coverage	Dubai	Abu Dhabi	Federal / other emirates
Typical applicants	Doctors, dentists, allied staff in Dubai facilities	Clinicians and facilities in Abu Dhabi	Professionals in Sharjah, Ajman, RAK, Fujairah, UAQ, and federal roles
PSV provider	DataFlow (typical)	DataFlow (typical)	DataFlow (typical)
Exam typically required?	Often yes — CBT or oral assessment (specialty-dependent)	Often yes — Pearson VUE or DOH assessment	Often yes — MOHAP exam or accepted equivalent
Exams	Prometric CBT / assessments per specialty	Pearson VUE / authority assessments	MOHAP exam or accepted equivalents per category
Typical timeline*	12–20 weeks (document-dependent)	12–18 weeks (document-dependent)	10–16 weeks (document-dependent)
MCQ prep available	DHA MCQs	DOH MCQs	MOHAP MCQs
Best starting point	Guide	Guide	Guide

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