Licensing of a Doctor
About this service
Service process
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Licensing of a Doctor:
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Login to the MOHAP website or smart app using the UAE PASS to apply for the service.
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The customer (facility) must access the website through the account of the licensed facility, and provide the required information and documents as per the type of license.
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The customer must refer the application to the Ministry of Health and Prevention.
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The employee concerned will check the application. If it meets the requirements, the application will be approved and then sent to the facility for online fee payment.
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The customer (facility) must pay the fee through the website, after which the application will be automatically transferred to the Ministry of Health and Prevention.
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The officer concerned will conduct the final review of the application with fee payment and accept the application. If the conditions are met, the initial license issuance, renewal, cancellation, or change of title will be approved.
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If the application requires a final license (issuance of a new license, re-licensing or transfer of a license), the customer (facility) must submit the required documents to the Ministry of Health and Prevention. The employee concerned will approve the application, provided all conditions are met, and issue the final license.
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Immediate temporary license for rare Non-surgical specialties:
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Login to the MOHAP website or smart app using the UAE PASS to apply for the service.
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The customer (facility) must access the website through the account of the licensed facility, and provide the required information and documents as per the type of license.
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The customer must refer the application to the Ministry of Health and Prevention.
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The employee concerned will check the application. If it meets the requirements, the application requesting the issuance of a temporary license will be approved.
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The customer must complete the evaluation and license process within 2 months from the date of issuance.
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Required documents
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Licensing of a Doctor:
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Valid assessment certificate
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Certificates of recent experience from the employer
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Certificate of good conduct
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Letter of authorization request from the facility
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Job offer
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Copy of valid passport
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A recent photo with a white background
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Copy of valid residence license
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Copy of valid Emirates ID
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Employment contract
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Labor card
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Insurance against medical errors.
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Instant Temporary License for Rare Non-Surgical Specialties:
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Recent experience letter
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Recent certificate of good conduct
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Last valid license (not older than 6 months)
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Conditions and requirements
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Licensing of a Doctor:
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At least two years of experience is required.
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There should be no more than a two-year gap in the work record.
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Assessment certificates are valid for five years only, provided that there is no more than a two-year gap in work.
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The facility must have a registered nurse for every two doctors it employs.
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A certificate of functional fitness from the Department of Preventive Medicine is required if the applicant is 60 or older.
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Dataflow report should be 'positive' or 'not verified'.
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Instant Temporary License for Rare Non-Surgical Specialties:
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Complete the evaluation and license process within 2 months from issue date.
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Service completion duration
2 working days
Service fees
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Application fee: AED 100
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Doctor's license: AED 3,000
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Instant Temporary License for Rare Non-Surgical Specialties:
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Free
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Service channels
- MOHAP website: www.mohap.gov.ae
- MOHAP smart app
SDGs goals
Service locations
- MOHAP Website: www.mohap.gov.ae
- MOHAP Smart App
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
Resources
Medical_Facility_Licensing_English_End_User_Manual_Ver_1-634
Service category
Sub service category
Private healthcare facilities services
Main service
Licensing of medical professions
Service code
110-040-010-000
Service classification
- Government to business
Service type
Transactional
Sub service type
Variation
Number of transactions
14640
Notes
This service accepts documents authenticated with the UAE PASS Digital Seal.
Service completion duration
2 working days
Service fees
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Application fee: AED 100
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Doctor's license: AED 3,000
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Instant Temporary License for Rare Non-Surgical Specialties:
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Free
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