Changing the Location of a Private Medical Facility

About this 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

Login to the MOHAP website or smart app using the UAE PASS to apply for the service.
Submit an application to change the facility's location, and pay the fee.
Submit an application for initial inspection and pay the fee.
Once the initial inspection is approved, submit an application to study the architectural plan and pay the fee.
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.
Proceed with finalizing the license requirements of relevant government departments, such as Civil Defense.
Submit an application for final inspection.
Once final inspection is approved, pay the final fee and submit the remaining documents.
License will be issued electronically and sent via email. It can also be downloaded via the website.

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

Conditions and requirements

License must be valid for more than 6 months.
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

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

Investors in the health sector who own different health facilities

Resources

Infographic - Changing the Location of a Private Medical Facility - PDF 423KB

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Service category

Business services

Sub service category

Private healthcare facilities services

Main service

Medical Establishment Licencing and Registration

Service code

110-03-021-045

Service classification

Government to business

Service type

Transactional

Sub service type

Auxiliary

Number of transactions

244

Notes

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

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