Last updated on 10/06/2026
If you’re a General Practitioner (GP) aspiring to practice medicine in the UAE, you’re in the right place. The UAE offers a well-structured process for healthcare professionals to obtain their licenses, ensuring quality and authenticity in healthcare services. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps required to secure your UAE healthcare license.
1. Quick Answer
A General Practitioner doctor can apply for a DHA license through the Sheryan portal after meeting the DHA Professional Qualification Requirements, completing DataFlow verification, passing the DHA Prometric/CBT exam if required, and obtaining DHA registration/eligibility. DHA registration is valid for one year and must be activated into a professional license through a DHA-approved healthcare facility.
2. Who Can Apply for DHA GP License?
Doctors who completed MBBS/MD or equivalent medical qualification, internship/house job, valid medical council registration, good standing certificate, and required post-internship clinical experience can apply for DHA General Practitioner registration.
3. DHA GP Eligibility Criteria
- MBBS / MD / equivalent medical degree
- Completed internship / house job
- Valid medical registration/license
- Good Standing Certificate not older than 6 months
- Relevant post-internship GP/medical experience
- No major discrepancy in documents
- DataFlow verification completed
- DHA CBT/Prometric exam if applicable
DHA officially requires passport, GSC, verification result of qualifications/experience/registration, and CBT result if required.
5. Step-by-Step DHA GP License Process
- Check DHA PQR eligibility
- Create Sheryan account
- Upload documents
- Apply for DataFlow verification
- Complete Primary Source Verification
- Apply for DHA registration
- Book DHA CBT/Prometric exam if required
- Pass the exam
- Receive DHA eligibility/registration
- Search job in Dubai
- Employer activates DHA license
DHA Self Assessment Tool helps applicants check whether they meet Unified Healthcare Professional Qualification Requirements.
Step 1: Gather Your Documents
The first step in your journey is to gather all the necessary documents. The specific requirements may vary depending on your profession, so it’s crucial to reach out to us via WhatsApp for a tailored list. Generally, you’ll need your educational certificates, professional qualifications, work experience certificates, passport copies, and any other relevant paperwork.
Step 2: Check for Experience Gap
Ensure that there’s no more than a 2-year gap in your professional practice. If a gap exists, you can still apply for the process, but you must complete the required experience within the 2-year gap ending to activate your license.
Step 3: Documents Required for General Practitioners (Doctors)
For doctors, additional steps and documents are involved:
DHA GP DataFlow Verification:
DataFlow is the Primary Source Verification process used to verify the authenticity of educational qualifications, professional registration, good standing, and employment experience. Any fake, altered, or unverifiable document may lead to negative DataFlow report and application rejection.
Data flow to be done for your :
- Degree -MBBS
- Medical council license
- Good standing from medical council
- Experience certificate -last 2 years
- Internship certificate
Data flow fee depends on the documents and document issuing authority.
Data flow site: https://dha.dfgateway.com/
DHA GP Prometric / CBT Exam Details:
The DHA GP exam usually checks clinical knowledge, diagnosis, treatment planning, emergency management, ethics, and patient safety. Doctors should prepare with previous question patterns, clinical case scenarios, and updated GP exam materials.
Attend the Prometric Exam:
General Practitioners are required to take a Prometric exam. You have a total of three attempts to pass this exam, with a waiting period of 2 years before reattempting if you fail all three times. The exam consists of 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), has a duration of 165 minutes, and requires a passing score of 60%.
DHA prometric exam site: https://www.prometric.com/exams/dha/
If you need study material, please contact: https://nursingmanthra.com/product/nursingmanthras-prometric-review-material-for-general-practitioner/.
Apply for the Eligibility Letter:
DHA Eligibility Letter Validity:
After approval, DHA registration/eligibility is generally valid for 1 year. During this period, the doctor should secure a job in a DHA-approved facility to activate the license.
Search for a Job and License Activation: Armed with the eligibility letter, you can begin your job search in the UAE. Once you secure employment, your employer will facilitate the activation of your UAE healthcare license on your behalf. The license’s validity can be renewed based on specific terms and conditions.
Fees for the Complete Healthcare License Process for General Practitioners:
The approximate total cost for the complete healthcare license process for General Practitioners ranges from 2800 to 3000 dirhams. Additionally, any extra services, such as applying for a good standing certificate, will incur additional fees.
Common Rejection Reasons:
- Less experience after internship
- Invalid or expired good standing certificate
- Missing medical council registration
- Name mismatch in documents
- Unclear certificates
- Negative DataFlow report
- Experience not matching DHA PQR
- Fake or unverifiable certificate
- Wrong professional title selection
DHA GP Exam Preparation Tips:
- Study internal medicine, emergency medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics, surgery basics, pharmacology, and ethics
- Practice case scenario MCQs
- Review previous Prometric-style questions
- Understand UAE clinical guidelines and patient safety concepts
- Avoid memorizing only answers; understand clinical reasoning
If you require assistance with the UAE healthcare license process or need study materials, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us through WhatsApp. You can also send your documents to our email at [email protected].
With this comprehensive guide, you’re well-equipped to embark on your journey toward obtaining your UAE healthcare license as a General Practitioner.
FAQ Section:
Yes, MBBS or equivalent qualified doctors can apply if they meet DHA PQR, internship, registration, experience, and verification requirements.
Yes, document verification is required for qualifications, registration, experience, and good standing as per DHA requirements.
In most cases, GP doctors need to complete DHA CBT/Prometric assessment unless exempted based on DHA rules.
DHA registration is valid for one year and must be activated by a DHA-approved healthcare facility.
Usually, post-internship clinical experience is required for GP licensing.
For DHA GP license application, DataFlow, exam booking, eligibility letter, and study materials, contact Nursing Manthra.
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👩⚕️ About the Author:
Shincy George, RN, MSN (Cardiothoracic Nursing), SCFHS-RN, DHA RN, MOH UAE RN, NCLEX-RN (USA), is the Founder of Nursing Manthra Academy.
With extensive international clinical and academic experience, she is dedicated to guiding healthcare professionals through global licensing pathways. Through Nursing Manthra, she supports internationally educated healthcare professionals in achieving their career goals across Canada, USA, UAE, Middle East, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and other countries.
Her mission is to simplify complex licensing processes and empower healthcare professionals with the right knowledge, guidance, and support to succeed globally. 🌍
Hi this is Dr Ihsan Ullah mbbs completeed house job completed of one year,can I eligible for DHA for Gernal practitioner
Dear Dr, For working as general practitioner , you must produce 2year experience after house suregency. Thank you
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