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This service enables health facilities to renew their licenses to practice and provide health services in the UAE.
Service process
- Login to MOHAP website or smart app using the UAE PASS to apply for the service.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the application fees and submit the application for review.
- Wait for MOHAP's confirmation on your application. Upload any missing information/documents if requested.
- Once MOHAP approves your application you will receive a notification to pay the license fees and fines (if any).
- Download the facility license.
- 1 Login to MOHAP website or smart app using the UAE PASS to apply for the service.
- 2 Upload the required documents.
- 3 Pay the application fees and submit the application for review.
- 4 Wait for MOHAP's confirmation on your application. Upload any missing information/documents if requested.
- 5 Once MOHAP approves your application you will receive a notification to pay the license fees and fines (if any).
- 6 Download the facility license.
Required documents
- Trade license (Should include the list of partners)
- Medical waste agreement
- External billboard of the facility
- JCI certificate
- Valid copy of civil defence certificate
- Service price list
- Internal rules and regulations of the facility
- License of radiation protection (If applicable)
Conditions and requirements
- The facility must settle all outstanding professional and/or facility fines linked to it.
- The facility license must be renewed annually. If the renewal is delayed, fines will be calculated at a rate of 25% of the facility's basic fees for every 30 days, up to a maximum of 6 months. After the 6-month period, the license will be legally auto-canceled.
Service completion duration
1-2 working days
Service fees
- Application fees: AED 100
- Facility licensing fees:
- General hospital, specialized hospital, rehabilitation hospital:
- (1 to 50 beds): AED 20,000
- (51 to 100 beds): AED 30,000
- (More than 100 beds): AED 40,000
- One-day surgery centers, assisted reproductive medicine centers: AED 20,000
- General medicine clinic, general dental clinic, school clinic, nursery clinic, first aid unit, home health care services center: AED 5,000
- Specialized clinic, specialized dental clinic, health transport and ambulance service centers: AED 6,000
- Dialysis center:
- Minimum fees for one specialty: AED 6,000
- Maximum fees for three specialties: AED 18,000
- Oncology center, gastroenterology endoscopy center, psychological treatment center, sleep disorder diagnosis and treatment center, medical center:
- Minimum fees for two specialties: AED 12,000
- Maximum fees for three specialties: AED 18,000
- Telemedicine center: Fees depend on the type
- Medical imaging center, medical analysis laboratories:
- Fees for one specialty: AED 6,000
- Fees for two specialties: AED 12,000
- Maximum fees for three specialties: AED 18,000
- Mobile health unit: Fees depend on the type
- Traditional and complementary medicine center (acupuncture treatment center, Ayurvedic medicine center, chiropractic treatment center, osteopathy center, cupping therapy center, physiotherapy center, homeopathy treatment center, traditional Chinese medicine center, traditional Korean medicine center, traditional Greek medicine center):
- Minimum fees for one specialty: AED 5,000
- Maximum fees for three or more specialties: AED 15,000
- Allied health services center (physiotherapy, occupational therapy center, speech and communication therapy center, audiology center, prosthetic orthopedic devices center, dental laboratory, optometry center, psychological treatment center, weight management and diet center, podiatry treatment center):
- Minimum fees for one specialty: AED 5,000
- Maximum fees for three or more specialties: AED 15,000
- Long-term healthcare facilities (nursing home, palliative care home, therapeutic and supportive living home): AED 20,000
- General hospital, specialized hospital, rehabilitation hospital:
Service channels
- MOHAP website: www.mohap.gov.ae
- MOHAP smart app
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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 Licensing and Registration
Service code
110-003-021-054
Service classification
- Government to business
Service type
Transactional
Sub service type
Auxiliary
User manual
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Number of transactions
11744
Notes
This service accepts documents authenticated with the UAE PASS Digital Seal.
Frequently asked questions
This service enables health facilities to renew their licenses to practice and provide health services in the UAE.
Main service
Medical Establishment Licensing and Registration
Service code
110-003-021-054
Service classification
- Government to business
Service type
Transactional
Service process
- Login to MOHAP website or smart app using the UAE PASS to apply for the service.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the application fees and submit the application for review.
- Wait for MOHAP's confirmation on your application. Upload any missing information/documents if requested.
- Once MOHAP approves your application you will receive a notification to pay the license fees and fines (if any).
- Download the facility license.
- 1 Login to MOHAP website or smart app using the UAE PASS to apply for the service.
- 2 Upload the required documents.
- 3 Pay the application fees and submit the application for review.
- 4 Wait for MOHAP's confirmation on your application. Upload any missing information/documents if requested.
- 5 Once MOHAP approves your application you will receive a notification to pay the license fees and fines (if any).
- 6 Download the facility license.
Required documents
- Trade license (Should include the list of partners)
- Medical waste agreement
- External billboard of the facility
- JCI certificate
- Valid copy of civil defence certificate
- Service price list
- Internal rules and regulations of the facility
- License of radiation protection (If applicable)
Conditions and requirements
- The facility must settle all outstanding professional and/or facility fines linked to it.
- The facility license must be renewed annually. If the renewal is delayed, fines will be calculated at a rate of 25% of the facility's basic fees for every 30 days, up to a maximum of 6 months. After the 6-month period, the license will be legally auto-canceled.
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
What are the conditions for the renewal of health facility license?
The facility must already be licensed by the Ministry of Health and Prevention. Regulatory requirements must be fulfilled, such as updating facility information, paying the applicable fees, and ensuring no outstanding violations exist.
What are the service fees?
The fees vary depending on the type of facility. Exact fees can be viewed during the application process or by contacting customer service.
Is there a penalty for late renewal?
The facility will incur a fine equivalent to 25% of the licensing fee for each month following the license expiry date, up to a maximum of 180 days.
Can facility ownership be transferred during renewal?
No, ownership transfer must be requested separately, either before or after the renewal, not as part of the same application.
Service completion duration
1-2 working days
Payment channels
- E-payment
Target audience
-
Investors in the health sector who own different health facilities
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: AED 100
- Facility licensing fees:
- General hospital, specialized hospital, rehabilitation hospital:
- (1 to 50 beds): AED 20,000
- (51 to 100 beds): AED 30,000
- (More than 100 beds): AED 40,000
- One-day surgery centers, assisted reproductive medicine centers: AED 20,000
- General medicine clinic, general dental clinic, school clinic, nursery clinic, first aid unit, home health care services center: AED 5,000
- Specialized clinic, specialized dental clinic, health transport and ambulance service centers: AED 6,000
- Dialysis center:
- Minimum fees for one specialty: AED 6,000
- Maximum fees for three specialties: AED 18,000
- Oncology center, gastroenterology endoscopy center, psychological treatment center, sleep disorder diagnosis and treatment center, medical center:
- Minimum fees for two specialties: AED 12,000
- Maximum fees for three specialties: AED 18,000
- Telemedicine center: Fees depend on the type
- Medical imaging center, medical analysis laboratories:
- Fees for one specialty: AED 6,000
- Fees for two specialties: AED 12,000
- Maximum fees for three specialties: AED 18,000
- Mobile health unit: Fees depend on the type
- Traditional and complementary medicine center (acupuncture treatment center, Ayurvedic medicine center, chiropractic treatment center, osteopathy center, cupping therapy center, physiotherapy center, homeopathy treatment center, traditional Chinese medicine center, traditional Korean medicine center, traditional Greek medicine center):
- Minimum fees for one specialty: AED 5,000
- Maximum fees for three or more specialties: AED 15,000
- Allied health services center (physiotherapy, occupational therapy center, speech and communication therapy center, audiology center, prosthetic orthopedic devices center, dental laboratory, optometry center, psychological treatment center, weight management and diet center, podiatry treatment center):
- Minimum fees for one specialty: AED 5,000
- Maximum fees for three or more specialties: AED 15,000
- Long-term healthcare facilities (nursing home, palliative care home, therapeutic and supportive living home): AED 20,000
- General hospital, specialized hospital, rehabilitation hospital:
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