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DHA License for Nurses in Dubai 2026

Are you a nurse planning to work in Dubai? You need a DHA (Dubai Health Authority) license. We Staffed specialises in helping nurses obtain their DHA license quickly — managing DataFlow, exam registration, and the full application from start to finish.

DHA License Requirements for Nurses

Eligibility Criteria

  • Nursing degree: BSc Nursing, GNM, or equivalent recognised qualification
  • Clinical experience: Minimum 2 years post-qualification bedside nursing experience
  • Specialties in demand: ICU, ER, OR, Oncology, Paediatrics, Midwifery, Community Nursing
  • Language: IELTS 6.0 overall (5.5 in each band) or OET Grade B
  • DataFlow: Primary source verification required — we manage this for you
  • Good standing: Certificate from your current nursing council

Documents Required

  • Nursing degree certificate (attested by UAE Embassy)
  • Current nursing license / registration from home country
  • Experience letters — minimum 2 years clinical nursing
  • DataFlow primary source verification report
  • Good standing certificate from nursing council
  • IELTS or OET results
  • Passport copy (colour)
  • Passport-size photograph
  • Emirates ID (after UAE entry)

How to Get a DHA Nurse License — Step by Step

  1. Free eligibility check: We confirm your nursing qualifications meet DHA criteria.
  2. DataFlow submission: We submit all your credentials to DataFlow for primary source verification (4–8 weeks).
  3. DHA application: We create your Sheryan portal account and complete the nursing license application.
  4. Exam preparation: We provide DHA nurse exam preparation resources — past papers, topic guides, and coaching.
  5. Exam registration: We book your DHA nursing exam at a Pearson VUE test centre.
  6. License issuance: After passing, your DHA nurse license is issued within 2–4 weeks.
  7. Job placement: We match qualified nurses with top Dubai hospitals and clinics.

Nursing Jobs in Dubai — What to Expect

  • Average salary: AED 8,000–18,000/month (tax-free) depending on specialty and experience
  • Top employers: Dubai Health Authority hospitals, Mediclinic, Aster, Saudi German Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
  • Benefits: Accommodation allowance, flight tickets, health insurance, end-of-service gratuity
  • In-demand specialties: ICU/CCU nurses, ER nurses, OR/Theatre nurses, Paediatric nurses, Oncology nurses
  • Work environment: Modern facilities, multicultural teams, strong nursing support structures

Frequently Asked Questions — DHA Nurse License

Yes, GNM (General Nursing & Midwifery) diploma holders can apply for a DHA license, provided they meet the minimum 2 years post-qualification clinical experience requirement and pass the DHA licensing exam. We Staffed will confirm eligibility for your specific qualification.
The full DHA nursing license process takes 3–6 months: DataFlow verification (4–8 weeks), exam scheduling (2–4 weeks), and license issuance after passing (2–4 weeks). We Staffed runs parallel steps to deliver the fastest possible timeline.
The DHA nursing exam is a computer-based multiple-choice test covering clinical nursing knowledge. With the right preparation, most candidates pass on their first attempt. We Staffed provides specialty-specific DHA exam preparation materials and coaching.
No — you can complete DataFlow verification and sit the DHA exam from your home country before you have a job offer. However, final license issuance requires a UAE sponsor. We Staffed helps match qualified nurses with licensed Dubai healthcare facilities.
Yes — Filipino nurses are among the most successful DHA license applicants. You need your PRC nursing license, 2+ years experience, IELTS/OET results, and DataFlow verification. We Staffed has extensive experience supporting Filipino nursing professionals through the full process.