UAE MOH License 2026: Complete Guide for Doctors, Nurses & Paramedicals

What is MOH UAE & Where Is It Valid?

MOH UAE (Ministry of Health and Prevention, MOHAP) licensing allows healthcare professionals to work in these five Emirates: Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah.
To practice legally, you must obtain an MOH Evaluation Certificate and then activate your license with an employing facility in one of these Emirates.

Step 1: Document Preparation

Before starting your UAE MOH registration, the most important step is to ensure that all your documents are valid, clear, and up to date. The MOH authority will immediately reject any expired or unclear documents, so take time to review each file carefully before submission.

All documents must be scanned in clear color and saved in PDF format. If any of your certificates have expired or are missing, you must arrange new or updated versions before beginning the application process.

At Nursing Manthra, we assist applicants by verifying all submitted documents. Once you share your available certificates with us, our team will:

• Review and identify missing or incomplete documents
• Guide you on how to arrange the missing certificates
• Provide full support in obtaining replacements (if possible)
• Proceed with MOH registration only after all documents are complete

⚠️ Important Warning:

Never submit fake or altered certificates. Submitting forged or fake documents will result in a negative DataFlow verification report, which can permanently block your licensing process in the UAE and other Gulf countries. Always use genuine and verifiable documents for a successful and smooth process.

You can email your available documents for initial verification to the official Nursing Manthra document review team at:
📧 [email protected]

For Nurses (RN/PN/Midwife)

Good Standing Certificate (GSC) – Validity and Renewal Guidelines

The Good Standing Certificate (GSC) is one of the most important documents required for MOH, DHA, DOH, and other Gulf licensing authorities. It verifies that you are a registered healthcare professional in good professional and ethical standing with your home country council or licensing authority.

Although the GSC may be issued with a one-year validity by your council, please note that all UAE health authorities — including MOH, DHA, and DOH — accept it only for six (6) months from the date of issue.

That means:

• The validity period starts from the issue date mentioned on your certificate.
• You must submit your GSC within six months of its issue date for it to be accepted.
• Once your GSC is older than six months, it will be considered expired and rejected by the licensing authority.

If your Good Standing Certificate has expired or is nearing expiration, kindly inform Nursing Manthra.
Our team will assist you in requesting and arranging a new GSC from your respective Nursing Council, Medical Council, or Paramedical Board, depending on your profession.

Fresh Graduate Nurses: Apply Without Experience for MOH UAE License

Good news for newly graduated nurses!
If you have recently completed your nursing education and there is no two-year gap after your course completion, you are now eligible to apply for the MOH UAE license as a fresh graduate, without any work experience certificate.

According to the latest MOH guidelines, nurses who finish their education and immediately register under their Nursing Council are considered fresh graduates. Once you hold your valid council registration/license and there is no gap of more than two years between course completion and application, you can directly proceed with the MOH registration and licensing process.

This is a wonderful opportunity for new nurses who wish to start their career in the UAE or other Gulf countries immediately after graduation — without waiting for two years of hospital experience.

Importance of the Higher Secondary (Plus Two) Certificate for MOH, DHA, and DOH Licensing

One of the most essential documents for the UAE health authority licensing process — whether MOH, DHA, or DOH (HAAD) — is the Higher Secondary Certificate (also known as the Plus Two certificate or 12th-grade certificate).

This certificate confirms that you have completed two years of higher secondary education after Grade 10, which is a mandatory educational requirement for all healthcare licensing authorities in the UAE and GCC countries.

Without a valid Higher Secondary or Plus Two Certificate, your application cannot proceed. The system will reject your registration, and you will not be eligible to receive your Eligibility Letter or Evaluation Certificate.

🌍 For International Applicants (Nepal, Philippines, and Other Countries)

In some countries such as Nepal and the Philippines, students can directly enroll in nursing or paramedical courses after Grade 10.
However, please note that for UAE health authorities, including MOH, DHA, and DOH, the Higher Secondary Certificate (12th-grade or equivalent) is compulsory for all applicants — regardless of your home country’s education structure.

If you do not possess a Plus Two certificate, your licensing process will not move forward, and you will not be able to complete your DataFlow verification or exam registration.

Degree vs Diploma and Registered Nurse (RN) vs Assistant Nurse (AN)

Understanding the difference between Registered Nurse (RN) and Assistant Nurse (AN) licensing is very important when applying for the DHA (Dubai Health Authority) or MOH (Ministry of Health UAE) license. Applying under the wrong category may lead to rejection of your application or denial of the eligibility letter.

Assistant Nurse (AN) Category

If you have completed a General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) or Diploma in Nursing qualification, you must apply for the Assistant Nurse category.
Please note that:

• DHA-authorized payers and DHA authority will not issue an Eligibility Letter if you apply under the Registered Nurse category with only diploma-level education.
• The MOH authority also will not issue the Eligibility Letter for diploma holders under the RN category.
  ✅ Therefore, all diploma-qualified candidates must apply for the Assistant Nurse (AN) examination.

Registered Nurse (RN) Category

Candidates who have completed a 4-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc Nursing) program are eligible to apply as Registered Nurses (RN).

• After passing the RN Prometric Examination, they will receive the Registered Nurse License.
• Fresh graduates with no experience can also apply under the RN fresher category, provided there is no more than a two-year gap after course completion.
• Otherwise, a minimum of two years of clinical experience is required to apply under the experienced RN category.

Upgrading from Assistant Nurse to Registered Nurse

If you are currently an Assistant Nurse and wish to upgrade to Registered Nurse (RN) status, you must complete a Post BSc Nursing program, which is a two-year regular course.

⚠️ Important: Only regular Post BSc Nursing courses are accepted by the UAE authorities.
Correspondence or distance education programs are not valid under DHA, MOH, or DOH.

To upgrade successfully:

1. Complete a regular, full-time Post BSc Nursing course.
2. Attend classes and exams in person (no online or correspondence allowed).
3. After completing the course, update your new qualification in the DataFlow system.
4. Apply for the Registered Nurse (RN) examination to obtain your upgraded license.

Travel History Requirement

During the evaluation process, UAE health authorities may ask for your travel history. You must submit a clear scanned copy of your full passport, showing all entry and exit stamps.
This helps confirm that you have attended your regular classes and not pursued distance education while residing in another country.

Transcript (Mark List) – A Mandatory Document for MOH, DHA, and Other Health Authority Licensing

The Transcript — also known as the Consolidated Mark List or Academic Record — is now a mandatory document for all licensing authorities, including MOH (Ministry of Health UAE), DHA (Dubai Health Authority), DOH (Department of Health – Abu Dhabi), and Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS).

Many candidates make the mistake of not collecting their transcript from the college after completing their studies. However, without this document, your application will be rejected by the licensing authorities.

What Is a Transcript?

A Transcript is an official document issued by your college or university that provides a detailed record of your entire academic performance.
It includes:

• Your joining date and course completion date
• Total course duration (number of years)
• Subjects studied and credit hours
• Marks or grades obtained in each subject
• Total percentage or GPA
• College and university name with official seal and signature

Essentially, the transcript summarizes your complete education history from the start of your course until the end, verified by your institution.

Why Is the Transcript So Important?

Previously, some authorities accepted the mark list instead of the transcript. However, in recent years, the MOH, DHA, DOH, and SCFHS have made it compulsory to submit a college-issued transcript.
If you apply for your Evaluation Certificate or Eligibility Letter without it, your application may be rejected or placed on hold until the transcript is submitted.

Valid Home Country License – The Most Important Document for MOH, DHA & DOH Licensing

The Home Country License is one of the most essential and mandatory documents for all healthcare licensing processes — whether in UAE (MOH, DHA, DOH), Saudi Arabia, or European countries.
Without a valid Home Country License, you cannot proceed with DataFlow verification or exam registration for any of the Gulf or international licensing authorities.

What Is a Home Country License?

Once you complete your degree or diploma in Nursing, Medicine, or Paramedical Science, you must register with your home country’s professional council.
This registration process officially recognises you as a licensed healthcare professional authorised to practice in your country.

Registration and Experience – Must Be Under the Same State

In India, every state has its own Nursing or Medical Council.
You must first register in the same state where you completed your education — this is your primary registration.

⚠️ Important:

Your experience certificate is only considered valid if it matches your state registration.
If you hold a license from one state but work in another without transferring your registration, your experience will not be counted as valid by MOH or DHA authorities.

Experience Certificate – A Mandatory Requirement for MOH, DHA & DOH Licensing

The Experience Certificate is one of the most critical documents in your UAE healthcare licensing process. Whether you’re applying for MOH, DHA, or DOH (HAAD), your work experience is evaluated based on license validity, duration, and verification through DataFlow.

How to get a UAE Nursing License Without Experience

If you are a fresh graduate (i.e., you completed your nursing or healthcare education recently and there is no two-year gap after course completion), then you do not need an experience certificate.
You can apply as a fresh graduate, appear for the licensing exam, and upon passing, receive your Evaluation Certificate, which allows you to search for jobs in the UAE.

However:

• If you have a two-year or more gap after your education, you must provide a minimum of two years of valid experience.
• The two years of experience should be after your council registration (license issue date) — not before.
• Any experience gained before getting your professional license is not valid for DataFlow or licensing authorities.

Important Rules for a Valid Experience Certificate

Experience must be after council registration:
Only experience obtained after the date of your license is counted as valid.
Example: If you started working before your nursing council registration, that experience is not acceptable.

Experience and license must be under the same state or authority:

• If you studied and registered in Kerala, and later worked in Karnataka without transferring your license, that experience will be rejected.
• You must hold a valid license and work experience under the same council or state.

Minimum experience counted:

• For licensed professionals with a two-year education gap, a minimum of two years of post-license experience is mandatory.

Salary Proof and Verification for DataFlow

During DataFlow verification, if your hospital or clinic has been closed or blacklisted, the verification team will ask for additional proof to confirm your employment.

To ensure a positive DataFlow report, always maintain the following:

1. Salary Bank Transactions – Keep a bank statement showing your salary credited from the hospital’s account to your personal account.
2. PF / End of Service Details – Collect your Provident Fund (PF) or end-of-service benefit payment proof through bank transfer when leaving the hospital.

These two proofs are essential if the facility is later blacklisted or closed, as DataFlow will not be able to verify your employment through normal channels.

For Doctors

Internship Certificate is mandatory

BLS (Basic Life Support) Certificate is not required

Good Standing Certificate (GSC) should be issued by your Medical Council

For Paramedical / Allied Health Professionals

(e.g., Pharmacists, Lab Technicians, Radiographers, X-ray Technicians, Physiotherapists, Phlebotomists)

Internship not required

BLS Certificate usually not mandatory (depends on specialty)

Good Standing Certificate must be issued by the Paramedical Council or Board

Step 2: MOH Registration Process – Nurses, Doctors & Paramedical Professionals

Once all your documents are arranged and verified, the next major step is to begin your MOH UAE Registration. At this stage, you should already have all your valid, clear, and scanned documents ready in PDF format.

You do not need to pay any service charge to Nursing Manthra for document checking or verification.
Our team helps you arrange and verify all required documents free of cost before moving forward with registration.

You can send your available documents to the official Nursing Manthra email ID – [email protected] and we will:

• Check each document for clarity and validity
• Identify missing or incomplete documents
• Guide you step-by-step on how to arrange any missing certificates
• Help you prepare your file for smooth registration approval

Once all documents are verified and ready, we proceed to the MOH Registration stage.

MOH Registration Fees (Category-Wise)

Each healthcare category under MOH has a different registration fee structure. Below are the official MOH payment details (as of 2025):

Category	MOH Registration Fee	Evaluation Certificate Fee	Remarks
Nurses (RN/AN/Midwife)	AED 250	AED 150	Evaluation fee applies only to nurses
Doctors	AED 500	–	No separate evaluation payment
Paramedical Professionals	AED 300	–	Includes all allied health professionals

Important Note:

These payments are official MOH government fees, and candidates will receive the original MOH payment receipt for all transactions.
There are no hidden or extra charges — Nursing Manthra ensures full transparency in every step.

MOH Registration Platform & UAE PASS Requirement

Earlier, the MOH website used username and password logins.
Now, the system has been updated, and candidates must log in using their UAE PASS account.

What is UAE PASS?

UAE PASS is the official national digital identity for all UAE residents and applicants. It allows you to securely log in to any UAE government portal — including the Ministry of Health (MOH) website.

🔑 Key Points about UAE PASS:

• Each candidate can create only one UAE PASS account.
• You can use either your email address or registered UAE mobile number to create it.
• Without a UAE PASS, you cannot proceed with MOH registration.

Once the UAE PASS is created, Nursing Manthra will assist you in:

• Logging in to the official MOH Registration Portal
• Uploading all verified scanned documents
• Submitting the registration application under the correct professional category

After completing this step successfully, you’ll move on to DataFlow verification and exam eligibility.

Step 3: MOH Application Review and DataFlow Verification Process

After completing your MOH Registration, your application will be reviewed by an authorized officer from the Ministry of Health (MOH UAE).
At this stage, the MOH team carefully checks all your uploaded documents to ensure that each file is authentic, valid, and properly formatted.

MOH Application Approval and DataFlow Payment Link

If all your documents are valid and approved by the MOH reviewer, your application will receive initial approval.
After this approval, you will receive an official DataFlow payment link directly to your registered email ID.

This link allows you to proceed with the DataFlow Primary Source Verification (PSV) — the next major step in your licensing process.

tep 4: DataFlow Payment and Verification under MOH UAE

After your MOH application is approved, you will receive an official DataFlow payment link sent directly to your UAE PASS registered email ID. This marks the beginning of your Primary Source Verification (PSV) process — one of the most crucial stages of the MOH licensing journey.

Understanding DataFlow Payment for MOH UAE

Unlike other health authorities such as DHA (Dubai Health Authority) or DOH (Department of Health Abu Dhabi / HAAD) — where the DataFlow fee and document list are known in advance —
the MOH authority does not provide a fixed fee or predefined list of documents for verification.

The MOH authorized officer reviews your submitted application and decides:

• Which documents must undergo DataFlow verification (e.g., degree, professional license, experience certificate, good standing certificate, etc.)
• The total payment amount, which depends on the type and number of documents selected for verification

Once this review is completed, you’ll receive an official DataFlow payment link directly from MOH via your UAE PASS-linked email address.

DataFlow Processing Timeline

Once your payment is made, DataFlow verification usually takes 30–40 working days to complete.
During this period, the DataFlow team will directly contact your:

• College or university
• Licensing council
• Previous employers

If any additional information or clarification is needed, they will email you directly.

Step 5: MOH Examination – Prometric Test Booking and Details

After your DataFlow payment is completed, within 2 to 3 working days, you will receive your official MOH Examination Payment Link along with an Eligibility Number.
This eligibility number is used to book your exam on the Prometric website, where all MOH licensing exams are conducted worldwide.

About the MOH Prometric Exam

The MOH exam is a computer-based Prometric test, similar to those conducted by other UAE health authorities such as DHA . Almost 95 % of all Healthcare professional exams are administered through Prometric.

Prometric has authorized test centers in almost every country and state.

• In the UAE, exam centers are available in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
• In India, each state has its own Prometric testing center for healthcare professionals.

MOH Prometric Exam Fees (Approximate)

Category	Average Exam Fee	Remarks
Nurses (RN/AN/Midwife)	AED 500	100 questions – 50 % passing score
Doctors	AED 900 – 1000	Varies by specialty
Paramedical Professionals	AED 500 – 700	Depends on category

💡 Fees may vary slightly depending on your profession and Prometric test center location.

Exam Pattern and Passing Criteria (for Nurses)

Type: Computer-Based Multiple Choice Exam (MCQ)

Total Questions: 100

Options: 4 choices per question

Passing Score: 50 %

Negative Marking: None

All four options often look similar, so read each question carefully. Understanding the concept is key to scoring well.

How to Prepare for the MOH Exam

To pass the exam on the first attempt, thorough study and concept clarity are essential.
Nursing Manthra provides official Prometric study materials for nurses, doctors, and paramedical professionals, which include:

• Previously asked questions and model answers
• Topic-wise MCQs with rationales
• Scenario-based case questions for clinical practice
• Prometric exam pattern simulation tests

You can visit the Nursing Manthra website to access updated study packages for MOH, DHA, and DOH exams.

Exam Results and Notifications

After you complete your MOH exam, the results are usually released within 5 to 7 working days, though in some cases you may receive the result within 2 days.
You will get the notification by:

• Email (sent to your registered UAE PASS email ID)
• SMS (on your registered mobile number)

You can also log into the MOH portal through your UAE PASS to check whether you passed or failed the exam.

Step 6: MOH Evaluation Certificate & License Activation Process

Congratulations! 🎉
Once you successfully pass the MOH examination, the final step in the licensing process is obtaining your MOH Evaluation Certificate. This certificate officially recognizes your qualification and allows you to apply for jobs in healthcare facilities across Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, and Umm Al Quwain.

What is the MOH Evaluation Certificate?

The MOH Evaluation Certificate confirms that you have:

• Passed the MOH Prometric Exam, and
• Completed the DataFlow verification payment.

With this certificate, you are officially eligible to seek employment in any approved healthcare facility under the Ministry of Health (MOH UAE).

Evaluation Certificate Payment

• For Nurses, the Evaluation Certificate fee is AED 150, which is usually paid during the initial registration step.
• For Doctors and Paramedical professionals, there is no separate evaluation fee.

Once you pass the exam, you can directly download your Evaluation Certificate from the MOH portal using your UAE PASS login credentials.

DataFlow Verification Timeline After Exam

After you complete your MOH exam and receive your Evaluation Certificate, your DataFlow verification may still be under process.
The DataFlow report typically takes 30 to 40 working days to be finalized.

Why MOH issues Evaluation Certificate before DataFlow is complete:

The Ministry of Health allows candidates to start job applications immediately after passing the exam — even before receiving the final DataFlow report — because job opportunities may not wait.
This helps you secure a position while your DataFlow verification continues in the background.

Once the DataFlow report is completed, you’ll receive an email notification. You can then:

1. Download the verified DataFlow report, and
2. Submit it to your employer for license activation.

Activating Your MOH License

Once your DataFlow report is positive, your healthcare facility (employer) can activate your MOH license.
If your report shows a discrepancy, unable to verify, or negative status, you must:

• Apply for re-verification through DataFlow, and
• Resolve the issue before license activation.

Only a positive DataFlow report allows the MOH license activation process to proceed.

Evaluation Certificate Validity

Previously, the MOH Evaluation Certificate was valid for five years, and candidates had to renew it.
However, now it carries lifelong validity — provided that:

• You maintain less than a two-year professional gap after issuance.
• Your DataFlow report remains valid and positive.

This means your Evaluation Certificate never expires, as long as your professional records and practice continuity are maintained.

Nursing Manthra Assistance

At Nursing Manthra, we provide full end-to-end support for MOH licensing — from document verification to license activation.

If you face any issues with:

• DataFlow discrepancy,
• Evaluation Certificate download, or
• License activation,

you can contact Nursing Manthra anytime.

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