About this service
Service process
Login to the MOHAP website or smart app using the UAE PASS to apply for the service.
Submit an application for the service and pay the fee.
Submit an application for initial inspection.
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 will be issued.
Proceed with obtaining license requirements from different government departments, such as Civil Defense.
Apply for licensing of medical staff (doctors, technicians, nurses).
Apply for final inspection.
Once the final inspection is approved, pay the final licensing fee and submit the final approval request with the remaining documents.
License will be issued electronically and sent via email. It can also be downloaded from the website.
Required documents
Initial approval for inspection:
Request letter
Location photo
Crock plan for approval
Type change Initial approval:
Request letter
A copy of the site plan approved by MOHAP engineers
Latest trade license issued by the Department of Economic Development
Final inspection:
Crock plan approved initially approved by MOHAP engineers
Crock plan to be approved finally by MOHAP engineers
Final License Approval:
Final site plan approved by MOHAP engineers
Latest trade license issued by the Department of Economic Development, specifying the type of the new facility
Copy of the preventive safety agreement issued by the Civil Defense
Copy of the agreement with the municipality for the disposal of medical waste
Licenses of medical staff
License of radiation protection (issued by the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation), if the facility includes a radiation section
List of employees issued by Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation
Conditions and requirements
The facility must have been open and practicing its commercial activity with a valid license for more than 6 months.
The number of doctors and technicians employed must be consistent with the new facility type.
Service completion duration
Approval of the license application:
1 working day - Initial inspection: 2 working days
Verification of the facility plan: 5 to 7 working days
Final inspection: 7 to 10 working days
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: AED 100
Initial inspection fee:
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 fee:
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 architectural site plan fee:
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
Final license fee:
General clinic, rehabilitation center, home health center: AED 5,000
Specialist clinic, medical diagnosis center, emergency center: AED 6,000
Multi-specialty clinic: AED 12,000 to 18,000 maximum
Fertility center, convalescent home, one-day surgery hospital: AED 20,000
Hospital (1 to 50 beds): AED 20,000
Hospital (50 to 100 beds): AED 30,000
Hospital (100+ beds): AED 40,000
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
Investors in the health sector who own different health facilities
Service category
Sub service category
Private healthcare facilities services
Main service
Medical Establishment Licencing and Registration
Service code
110-03-021-050
Service classification
- Government to business
Service type
Transactional
Sub service type
Auxiliary
Number of transactions
179
Notes
This service accepts documents authenticated with the UAE PASS Digital Seal.
Service completion duration
Approval of the license application:
1 working day - Initial inspection: 2 working days
Verification of the facility plan: 5 to 7 working days
Final inspection: 7 to 10 working days
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: AED 100
Initial inspection fee:
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 fee:
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 architectural site plan fee:
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
Final license fee:
General clinic, rehabilitation center, home health center: AED 5,000
Specialist clinic, medical diagnosis center, emergency center: AED 6,000
Multi-specialty clinic: AED 12,000 to 18,000 maximum
Fertility center, convalescent home, one-day surgery hospital: AED 20,000
Hospital (1 to 50 beds): AED 20,000
Hospital (50 to 100 beds): AED 30,000
Hospital (100+ beds): AED 40,000
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