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DOH LICENSE – ABU DHABI, UAE

 

If you want to work in the Abu Dhabi healthcare sector, you must have a DOH license that was HAAD License earlier.

You can apply for the assessment once you have met the DOH exam criteria. Our DOH consultant will accompany you on your journey and ensure that all document work is completed on time.

Who can apply for DOH License?

 

Following are the categories of professionals in Health Care Facility that needs a license to practice in UAE.

The following professionals must obtain a license from the Department of Health-Abu Dhabi (DOH) before practicing their profession in Abu Dhabi.

Doctors, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, and radiographers must have a valid license issued by DOH-Abu Dhabi.

Midwives and physiotherapists must have a valid permit issued by DOH-Dubai.

A DOH license is required for all healthcare professionals working in the UAE or traveling with them from abroad. It also applies to students studying in an academic institution and trainees undergoing training under supervision at any site in the country.

How to Get a Department of Health Abu Dhabi License?

 

There are three key stages that needs to be cleared to get DOH License

  1. Verification from Data Flow Company
  2.  Registering for the Exam (you can only give exam three times)
  3.  Receiving the License (mandatory a sponsor)
How To apply for DOH License a Healthcare Professional License?
 

Hire a Healthcare Licensing consultant to guide you and assist you through the process. We Staffed helps healthcare professionals get their licenses, whether that is DOH, DHA, or MOH license. You can focus on preparing for your exam while We Staffed  will help you get through the remaining steps and process.

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Who Needs a DOH License?

The DOH (Department of Health) Abu Dhabi license — formerly known as the HAAD license — is mandatory for all healthcare professionals practising in Abu Dhabi emirate, including government hospitals, private clinics, and all DOH-licensed facilities.

DOH License Requirements 2026

Eligibility Criteria

  • Healthcare degree: Recognised qualification in your discipline
  • Clinical experience: Minimum 2 years post-qualification (specialist categories may need more)
  • DataFlow verification: Mandatory primary source verification by DataFlow Group
  • DOH exam: Passing score in the DOH licensing exam (maximum 3 attempts allowed)
  • Good standing: Certificate from most recent licensing authority
  • Sponsorship: Job offer from a DOH-licensed Abu Dhabi facility
  • Valid passport: Minimum 6 months validity

Required Documents Checklist

  • Passport copy (colour)
  • Degree certificate with UAE Embassy attestation
  • Postgraduate certificates (if applicable)
  • Internship / housemanship completion letter
  • Experience letters — 2+ years on employer letterhead
  • DataFlow primary source verification report
  • Good standing / no objection certificate
  • Current professional license from home country
  • CPR / BLS certificate (for clinical staff)
  • IELTS / OET results (if required)
  • Recent passport-size photograph
  • Emirates ID (after UAE entry)

DOH Licensing Process — Step by Step

  1. Free eligibility check: We verify your qualifications against DOH criteria before any fees.
  2. Document preparation: We compile and review all documents with correct attestation.
  3. DataFlow submission: We submit to DataFlow Group for verification (4–8 weeks).
  4. DOH Sheryan portal application: We create your account and submit the full application.
  5. Exam booking & preparation: We register you for the DOH exam and provide specialty exam packs.
  6. Exam sitting: We prepare you fully — remember: only 3 attempts allowed.
  7. License issuance: Issued within 2–4 weeks of passing. We handle final submission.
  8. Placement support: We connect you with top Abu Dhabi hospitals and clinics.

Frequently Asked Questions — DOH License

DOH requirements: recognised healthcare degree, 2+ years experience, DataFlow verification, passing the DOH exam (max 3 attempts), good standing certificate, and a job offer from a DOH-licensed Abu Dhabi facility.
They are the same license. HAAD (Health Authority Abu Dhabi) was rebranded to DOH (Department of Health) in 2017. All new applications go through the DOH Sheryan portal.
Maximum 3 attempts. After 3 failures you are ineligible for that category. We Staffed provides intensive exam preparation so you pass on the first attempt.
3–6 months total: DataFlow (4–8 weeks), exam scheduling (2–4 weeks), license issuance after passing (2–4 weeks). We Staffed manages all steps in parallel.
No — DOH is valid only in Abu Dhabi. For Dubai you need a DHA license; for Northern Emirates you need an MOH license. We Staffed assists with all three.
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