DHA Licensing Process (Dubai) – Complete 2026 Step-by-Step Guide

Last Updated: January 2026

If you want to work in Dubai (UAE) as a healthcare professional (nurse/doctor/allied), you usually need a valid DHA eligibility / DHA license. This guide explains the full process in simple steps: eligibility → documents → PSV/DataFlow → exam (if required) → activation.

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Table of Contents

Quick Overview

  1. Eligibility check (your qualification + experience + category)
  2. Document preparation (clear scans + correct names)
  3. PSV / DataFlow (verify education, registration, experience)
  4. Exam (if your category needs it)
  5. Eligibility / professional status approved
  6. Activation by DHA facility / employer

Step 1: Check Eligibility

Before paying for verification or exam, confirm your eligibility using the DHA portal tools (self-assessment / application pathway). Eligibility depends on your profession, qualification, title, and experience.

  • Use the same name format everywhere (passport + certificates).
  • If you have a name change, keep proof (affidavit/marriage certificate).
  • Make sure your job title matches your profession category.

Step 2: Prepare Documents (Core Checklist)

Keep clear PDF/JPG scans (not cropped, readable, correct orientation):

  • Passport + photo
  • Educational certificates + transcripts/mark sheets
  • Professional registration/license (home country / last country)
  • Experience certificates (with start/end date, designation, facility details)
  • Good Standing Certificate (valid and recent)
  • Updated CV

Step 3: PSV / DataFlow Verification

PSV verifies your documents from the original source (university/licensing body/employer). To avoid delay:

  • Upload the correct document type (degree + transcript, not only certificate)
  • Ensure employer/university contact details are correct
  • Double-check spelling, dates, and registration numbers

PSV Status Meanings (Simple)

  • Verified / Positive: Source confirmed your document.
  • Unable to verify: Source did not respond / insufficient proof.
  • Negative: Source denied or mismatch found (needs correction).

Step 4: DHA Exam (If Required)

Some DHA categories require an exam (Prometric or authority-defined). Typical workflow:

  1. Choose the correct profession/specialty
  2. Pay fees and schedule the exam
  3. Prepare using updated syllabus + scenario-based practice
  4. Attend exam with passport and booking confirmation

Step 5: Eligibility / Professional Status

After PSV + exam (if required), your profile shows eligibility/professional status.

  • Eligibility: You are approved to work once linked to a facility.
  • Active license: Activated under a DHA facility/employer.

Step 6: License Activation (Facility/Employer)

In most cases, final activation is completed when a DHA-licensed facility (employer) links your profile and completes facility-side steps.

Eligibility Renewal / Re-eligibility

If your DHA eligibility expired or you paused the process, you may need to renew/re-apply (requirements depend on your case). Read the full renewal guide here: DHA Eligibility Renewal / Re-Eligibility (Step-by-step)

Common Mistakes (Avoid Delays)

  • Name mismatch between passport and certificates
  • Unclear scans or missing transcript
  • Experience letters without full details (dates/designation/facility stamp)
  • Expired Good Standing Certificate
  • Wrong category selection (profession/specialty mismatch)

FAQs

1) Can I start DHA without a job offer?

Yes, many candidates complete eligibility/verification first and then search for a job for activation.

2) Is DataFlow/PSV required?

Verification is commonly required as part of licensing. Requirements can vary by profession and category.

3) How long does DHA processing take?

It depends on how fast your university/licensing body/employer responds and whether your documents are complete.

4) What if my PSV shows “Unable to verify”?

Usually you must correct details, provide additional proof, or update contacts and continue the verification process.

Contact Nursing Manthra
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