DHA Exam Fees 2025: Dates, Syllabus, Application, Dates

Healthcare professionals (such as doctors, pharmacists, and nurses) who wish to work in Dubai, UAE must obtain a professional license. This process requires passing the Dubai Health Authority exam and becoming officially registered to work in Dubai

DHA License Requirements in 2025

To obtain a DHA License, the Dubai Health Authority has outlined Professional Qualifications Requirements (PQR), which include nationally accredited educational qualifications.

Below is the complete list,

• Official educational transcript(s)
• Recent professional experience based on DHA PQR criteria
• Logbook for the last 2 years for surgical specialties, stamped and signed by the Medical Director or an authorized person of the healthcare facility
• Valid professional license/registration from the country of last employment
• Valid good standing certificate that is not older than 6 months
• Medical fitness test (if the applicant is 65 or older); the test should be conducted only by medical fitness centers at DHA
• Valid passport copy
• Passport-size photograph

Pharmacists, Radiologists are classified as Allied Health workers by Dubai Health Authority (DHA). Checkout full list of Allied health professionals.

PSV stands for Primary Source Verification and means that all the documents required for licensure shall be verified directly from the original or primary source.

Assessment Requirements

Healthcare professionals are required to pass the DHA assessment to obtain a professional license. This assessment shall depend on the healthcare professional’s title and may include but not be limited to written or oral tests

Oral assessment; for oral assessment, payment must be done within 2 hours. Otherwise, the selection assessment date will be cancelled and the Prometric assessment (CBT) eligibility number will be valid for 3 months after the PSV payment.

Post-Assessment Requirements

Offer letter from recruiting facility including the professional title, facility stamp and signature of Medical Director or authorized person.

Malpractice Insurance from recruiting facility.

Note: The applicant must ensure that the facility he is opting to work for his/her speciality is listed and licensed by DHA.

New DHA License Application (Summary)

An overview of the DHA license fees required for obtaining a new DHA license.

• Log in to your account to access the Self-Assessment Tool. Once completed, results can be viewed under the My Applications page in the Closed Applications tab.
• Ensure all service prerequisites are fulfilled.
• Complete, link, and submit the online application for this service.
• Pay the applicable fees.
• DHA will review your application and provide one of the following outcomes: Approved, Rejected, or Returned for more information.
  Note: Depending on your professional category, an oral assessment may be required.
• If an oral assessment is required, ensure you pass it.
• Upon approval and successful completion of the oral assessment (if applicable), your registration will be issued, and you will automatically be added to the Dubai Medical Registry.

DHA Exam Fees

Service	AED	INR	PKR	Philippine Peso
Initial DHA Exam Fees	AED 220	₹4,979	PKR 9,080	₱ 13,063
Primary Source Verification (PSV) – (Complete guide on DataFlow)
Physicians/Dentist	AED 1235	₹27,858	PKR 51,107	₱ 80,055
Nurses & Allied Health	AED 935	₹21,195	PKR 38,726	₱ 60,746
Extra Document	AED 300	₹6,789	PKR 12,406	₱ 19,634

Assessment Fees

Oral (Normal)	AED	INR	PKR	Philippine Peso
Physicians/Dentist	AED 520	₹11,695	PKR 21,289	₱ 32,103
Nurses & Allied Health	AED 270	₹6,131	PKR 11,105	₱ 17,258

Prometric DHA Fees

Fees	USD	AED	INR	PKR	Philippine Peso
Physicians	$ 210	AED 772	₹ 17457	PKR 58629	₱ 11736
Dentist	$ 210	AED 772	₹ 17457	PKR 58629	₱ 11736
Nurses & Allied Health	$ 170	AED 625	₹ 14132	PKR 47461	₱ 9501

DHA License Fees, Updated 2025

Let’s check the latest updated as of 2025 fees from DHA for medical professionals and health workers.

Nurse and Midwife, Allied Health (Pharmacists etc), Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine

FEES	USD	AED	INR	PKR	Philippine Peso
Full-time License Fees	$ 3673	1000	₹ 305310	PKR 1025408	₱ 205258
Part-time License Fees	$ 14692	4000	₹ 1221239	PKR 4101630	₱ 821033
Trainee License Fees	$ 3673	1000	₹ 305310	PKR 1025408	₱ 205258
Convert to Full-time Fees	$ 735	200	₹ 61062	PKR 205082	₱ 41052

DHA Exam fees for Doctors (Physicians and Dentists) in 2025

Below is the DHA fee chart for physicians (general practitioners) and dentists, applicable to both full-time and part-time licenses.

DHA Exam FEES	USD	AED	INR	PKR	PESO
Full-time License Fees	$ 11019	3000	₹ 915929	PKR 3076223	₱ 615775
Part-time License Fees	$ 14692	4000	₹ 1221239	PKR 4101630	₱ 821033
Trainee License Fees	$ 11019	3000	₹ 915929	PKR 3076223	₱ 615775
Convert to Full-time Fees	$ 735	200	₹ 61062	PKR 205082	₱ 41052

Physicians, Dentist, Nurses & Allied Health AED 20 payable cash upon delivery.

Time frame

• Credentialing (application review): 2-4 weeks
• Primary Source Verification (PSV): It will be processed 48 hours after payment.

Assessment

• Pro-metric Assessment (CBT): based on Prometric assessment schedule
• Oral Exam or Assessment: based on the DHA assessment schedule

Labour card and Insurance

Upload labour card, it will be provided by the employer.

• In 5 working days after application submission
• Issue license: 2 working days

Short Term Permit for Doctor’s in Dubai

A 3 month short term permit is announced for doctors. The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) announced this during the Arab Health Congress 2024. Dubai’s hospitals and clinics will be able to get specialist help quickly, especially in emergencies. This special permit allows doctors from other places to work in Dubai for a short time.

These details are taken from the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) website available. It is for educational purposes only.

List of DHA Allied Health Professions

1	Aesthetic/Beauty Therapy
2	Allied Health Technician Title
3	Anesthesia
4	Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)
5	Audiology
6	Cardiac Perfusion
7	Cardiovascular Technology
8	Cast Technology
9	Central Sterile Services (CSS)
10	Clinical Dietetics And Nutrition
11	Dental Clinical Support
12	Elearo-Neurodiagnostics
13	Emergency Medical Services
14	Forensics Allied Health
15	Genetic Counseling
16	Hair Transplant
17	Health Education
18	Laser Hair Reduction Therapy
19	Medical Imaging
20	Medical Laboratory
21	Medical Physics
22	Occupational Therapy
23	Operation Theatre Technology
24	Optometry
25	Pharmacy
26	Physician Assistants
27	Physiotherapy
28	Podiatry
29	Prosthetics And Orthotics
30	Psychology
31	Public Health
32	Radiation Therapy
33	Renal Dialysis
34	Respiratory Therapy
35	Social Worker
36	Speech
37	Therapy
38	Toxicology

Frequency Asked Questions

What is Data Flow?

It’s a mandatory license required for healthcare professionals who wish to practice legally within the Emirate of Dubai. It’s issued by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA)

Who is an Allied Health Worker?

Allied Health Workers are important healthcare team members, like physical therapists, radiologic techs, and dietitians. They’re not doctors or nurses but help with patient care in different ways, such as therapy, imaging, and nutrition. Their roles vary, but they all contribute to providing comprehensive healthcare.

How much are the DHA license fees?

We have provided a detailed table of all exam fees for DHA (Dubai Health Authority) for Pharmacists, Nurses, Doctors, Dentists & other professions. Check the full DHA Exam Fees Table.

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