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This service enables medical facilities to apply for licensing or re-licensing of health professionals such as doctors, nurses and technicians
Service process
- Apply for security approval by downloading the 'Introductory Statement' from the Resources section.
- Fill in the required details and submit it to the MOHAP representative office in your emirate, along with a copy of your passport and Emirates ID. (Refer to the notes below for details of representative office)
- Once you receive the security check result from the representative office, apply for the service through MOHAP digital channels.
- Login to MOHAP website or smart app using the UAE PASS to apply for the service.
- Search for the medical professional using the registration/license number.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the application fees.
- Wait for acceptance of work invitation by the medical professional, as well as the acceptance by current medical facility in case of transfer request.
- A MOHAP officer will review the application.
- Pay the applicable service fees.
- Download the new license.
- 1 Apply for security approval by downloading the 'Introductory Statement' from the Resources section.
- 2 Fill in the required details and submit it to the MOHAP representative office in your emirate, along with a copy of your passport and Emirates ID. (Refer to the notes below for details of representative office)
- 3 Once you receive the security check result from the representative office, apply for the service through MOHAP digital channels.
- 4 Login to MOHAP website or smart app using the UAE PASS to apply for the service.
- 5 Search for the medical professional using the registration/license number.
- 6 Upload the required documents.
- 7 Pay the application fees.
- 8 Wait for acceptance of work invitation by the medical professional, as well as the acceptance by current medical facility in case of transfer request.
- 9 A MOHAP officer will review the application.
- 10 Pay the applicable service fees.
- 11 Download the new license.
Required documents
- Passport
- Introductory Statement
- Insurance against medical errors
- Physical and mental report (for doctors aged 60 and above)
- Experience certificate
Conditions and requirements
- A valid medical professional evaluation with MOHAP must be done.
- The documents must be verified by an accepted third party agency (e.g. Dataflow)
- There should not be a gap in professional practice for more than 2 years. (Alternatively, medical training details can be provided as per PQR if there is gap of practice of 2 years or more).
- The work invitation must be accepted by the medical professional. In case of transfer, additional acceptance from the current medical facility is required.
- A certificate of physical and mental report from EHS is required for doctors aged 60 or above.
- A clean professional track record for past work in the UAE is essential.
- A valid medical facility license is needed.
- One registered nurse for every two doctors OR two dental assistants for every two dentists are required. (Not applicable for hospital medical facilities)
Service completion duration
1-2 working days
Service fees
- Application fees: (Only for private and semi-government facilities)
- All medical professionals – AED 100
- License fees : (Only for private facilities)
- Doctors – AED 3,000
- Nurses & technicians – AED 1,000
Service channels
- MOHAP website: www.mohap.gov.ae
- MOHAP smart app
SDGs Goals
Service locations
- MOHAP Website: www.mohap.gov.ae
- MOHAP Smart App
- Email: info@mohap.gov.ae
Support
- Email: info@mohap.gov.ae
- Call Center: 80011111
Payment channels
- E-payment
Target audience
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Private health facilities
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General practitioners
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Dentists
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Specialist physicians
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Consultant physicians
Service category
Sub service category
Private healthcare facilities services
Service code
110-040-019-000
Service classification
- Government to business
Service type
Transactional
Sub service type
Variation
User manual
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Number of transactions
14640
Notes
MOHAP representative office contact details based on the emirate to submit the introductory form for security approval:
- Sharjah representative office: SH.SA@mohap.gov.ae
- Ajman representative office: aj.customerservice@mohap.gov.ae
- Fujairah representative office: pml.fuj@mohap.gov.ae
- RAK representative office: rk.pml@mohap.gov.ae
- UAQ representative office: uaq@mohap.gov.ae
- Abu Dhabi representative office: Moza.Alkhatal@mohap.gov.ae / hazim.saif@mohap.gov.ae
This service accepts documents authenticated with the UAE PASS Digital Seal.
Frequently asked questions
This service enables medical facilities to apply for licensing or re-licensing of health professionals such as doctors, nurses and technicians
Service code
110-040-019-000
Service classification
- Government to business
Service type
Transactional
Service process
- Apply for security approval by downloading the 'Introductory Statement' from the Resources section.
- Fill in the required details and submit it to the MOHAP representative office in your emirate, along with a copy of your passport and Emirates ID. (Refer to the notes below for details of representative office)
- Once you receive the security check result from the representative office, apply for the service through MOHAP digital channels.
- Login to MOHAP website or smart app using the UAE PASS to apply for the service.
- Search for the medical professional using the registration/license number.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the application fees.
- Wait for acceptance of work invitation by the medical professional, as well as the acceptance by current medical facility in case of transfer request.
- A MOHAP officer will review the application.
- Pay the applicable service fees.
- Download the new license.
- 1 Apply for security approval by downloading the 'Introductory Statement' from the Resources section.
- 2 Fill in the required details and submit it to the MOHAP representative office in your emirate, along with a copy of your passport and Emirates ID. (Refer to the notes below for details of representative office)
- 3 Once you receive the security check result from the representative office, apply for the service through MOHAP digital channels.
- 4 Login to MOHAP website or smart app using the UAE PASS to apply for the service.
- 5 Search for the medical professional using the registration/license number.
- 6 Upload the required documents.
- 7 Pay the application fees.
- 8 Wait for acceptance of work invitation by the medical professional, as well as the acceptance by current medical facility in case of transfer request.
- 9 A MOHAP officer will review the application.
- 10 Pay the applicable service fees.
- 11 Download the new license.
Required documents
- Passport
- Introductory Statement
- Insurance against medical errors
- Physical and mental report (for doctors aged 60 and above)
- Experience certificate
Conditions and requirements
- A valid medical professional evaluation with MOHAP must be done.
- The documents must be verified by an accepted third party agency (e.g. Dataflow)
- There should not be a gap in professional practice for more than 2 years. (Alternatively, medical training details can be provided as per PQR if there is gap of practice of 2 years or more).
- The work invitation must be accepted by the medical professional. In case of transfer, additional acceptance from the current medical facility is required.
- A certificate of physical and mental report from EHS is required for doctors aged 60 or above.
- A clean professional track record for past work in the UAE is essential.
- A valid medical facility license is needed.
- One registered nurse for every two doctors OR two dental assistants for every two dentists are required. (Not applicable for hospital medical facilities)
Service channels
- MOHAP website: www.mohap.gov.ae
- MOHAP smart app
How can I track my application status after submission?
You can track your application status through your account on the Ministry’s electronic system. You will receive a notification with the update, if any.
If I encountered an issue, whom should I contact?
You can contact the Ministry’s Call Center at: 80011111, or through the email address shown on the service page.
How can I review all the laws and requirements related to health facilities and medical staff?
The health facility must review all laws and regulations issued regarding the licensing of healthcare facilities and the applicable service fees, by referring to the legal references page on the Ministry’s website: https://mohap.gov.ae/en/references/legislations
How long does it take to issue the license after submission?
Applications are typically processed within 1-2 working days, depending on the license type and completion of all requirements.
Does the system require document uploads?
Yes, all required documents must be uploaded.
Will I receive an electronic copy of the license?
Yes, an electronic copy will be sent to your registered email after approval, and you can also obtain it through the UAE Pass.
Service completion duration
1-2 working days
Payment channels
- E-payment
Target audience
-
Private health facilities
-
General practitioners
-
Dentists
-
Specialist physicians
-
Consultant physicians
Service locations
- MOHAP Website: www.mohap.gov.ae
- MOHAP Smart App
- Email: info@mohap.gov.ae
Support
- Email: info@mohap.gov.ae
- Call Center: 80011111
Service fees
- Application fees: (Only for private and semi-government facilities)
- All medical professionals – AED 100
- License fees : (Only for private facilities)
- Doctors – AED 3,000
- Nurses & technicians – AED 1,000
SDGs Goals
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