Changing the Location of a Private Medical Facility

Service completion duration

  • Approval of the application:

    1 working day

    Final licensing:<...

Service fees

  • Application fee for transferring the location of a...
  • Service fees for transferring the location of a fa...

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About the Service

This service allows the transfer of licensed private medical facilities from one location to another, in which they can receive new licenses. Such facilities include public and specialized clinics, medical centers, diagnostic and rehabilitation centers, emergency and home health centers, fertility and recuperation centers, one-day surgery centers and hospitals, and hospitals of different sizes and specialties.

Service Process

  • 1
    Login to the MOHAP website or smart app using the UAE PASS to apply for the service.

    • 2
      Submit an application to change the facility's location, and pay the fee.

      • 3
        Submit an application for initial inspection and pay the fee.

        • 4
          Once the initial inspection is approved, submit an application to study the architectural plan and pay the fee.

          • 5
            Once the site plan is approved, the initial approval for inspection and no objection certificate from the government authorities concerned (such as economic departments and municipalities) will be issued.

            • 6
              Proceed with finalizing the license requirements of relevant government departments, such as Civil Defense.

              • 7
                Submit an application for final inspection.

                • 8
                  Once final inspection is approved, pay the final fee and submit the remaining documents.

                  • 9
                    License will be issued electronically and sent via email. It can also be downloaded via the website.

                    Conditions & Requirements

                    1. License must be valid for more than 6 months.

                    2. Relocation of medical facilities may only be done after obtaining the final approval of the site plan from MOHAP engineers.

                    Service completion duration
                    Approval of the application:

                    1 working day

                    Final licensing:

                    2 working days Engineering team approval:

                    Initial inspection:

                    2 working days

                    Verification of the facility plan:

                    5 to 7 working days

                    Final inspection:

                    7 to10 working days

                    Service fees

                    Application fee for transferring the location of a facility: AED 100

                    Service fees for transferring the location of a facility: AED 100

                    Initial Inspection fees:

                    Hospital/Convalescent Home/Fertility Center/Emergency Center/Home Medical Center: AED 2,000
                    General Clinic/Specialist Clinic/Medical Center/Medical Diagnosis Center/Rehabilitation Center: AED 1,000

                    Verifying site plan fees:

                    Hospital/Convalescent Home/Fertility Center/Emergency Center/Home Medical Center: AED 2,000
                    General Clinic/Specialist Clinic/Medical Center/Medical Diagnosis Center/Rehabilitation Center: AED 1,000

                    Re-verifying geographical site plan fees:

                    Hospital/Convalescent Home/Fertility Center/Emergency Center/Home Medical Center: AED 1,000
                    General Clinic/Specialist Clinic/Medical Center/Medical Diagnosis Center/Rehabilitation Center: AED 500
                    Service channels
                    • MOHAP Website: www.mohap.gov.ae

                    • MOHAP Smart App

                    • Email: info@mohap.gov.ae

                    Service locations

                    Payment channels
                    • E- Payment

                    Target audience
                    • Investors in the health sector who own different health facilities

                    Resources
                    Department name

                    Licensing and Accreditation

                    Sector name

                    Health Regulation

                    Main service

                    Medical Establishment Licencing and Registration

                    Service Code

                    110-03-021-045

                    Service Classfication

                    Transactional

                    Service Type

                    Government to Business

                    Sub Service Type

                    Auxiliary

                    Related Services
                    • Departments of Economic Development: Issue Trade License

                    Service Bundle

                    This service is not linked to any bundles

                    Number of Transactions

                    16

                    Notes

                    This service accepts documents authenticated with the UAE PASS Digital Seal.

                    Required Documents
                    • Primary inspection:

                      • Letter requesting the medical facility's location change

                      • Latest trade license issued by the Department of Economic Development

                      • Latest license of the facility issued by MOHAP

                      • Site plan approved by MOHAP engineers

                    • Final inspection:Final approval:

                      • Establishment Croak Plan Initially Approved By MOHAP Engineer

                      • Establishment Croak Plan which should be Approved Finally By MOHAP Engineer

                    • Final approval:

                      • Establishment Croak Plan Finally Approved By MOHAP Engineer

                      • Economic Department License

                    Sustainable Goals
                    Good Health And Well-Being

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