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DHA Licensing Guide

Complete step-by-step guide to Dubai Health Authority professional licensing process

DHA Licensing Process

Follow these steps to obtain your DHA professional license

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Step 1Instant

Self-Assessment

Use DHA's online self-assessment tool to determine your eligibility

Step 24-8 weeks

Primary Source Verification (PSV)

Submit documents for DataFlow verification

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Step 32-4 weeks

Computer-Based Test (CBT)

Take Prometric CBT if required for your specialty

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Step 41-2 weeks

Oral Assessment

Complete oral assessment if required (certain consultant titles)

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Step 51-2 weeks

Registration & Activation

Complete final registration and activate your license

Required Documents

  • Medical degree certificate
  • Internship certificate
  • Experience/employment certificates
  • Professional license/registration
  • Good Standing Certificate (not older than 6 months)
  • Exam exemption proof (if applicable)
  • Logbook (for surgical specialties)
  • Passport copy
  • Passport-size photographs

Note: All documents must be attested and translated to English or Arabic if required. Good Standing Certificate must not be older than 6 months at the time of submission.

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FAQ

DHA licensing FAQs

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