Start Your DHA Licensing Application
For Specialist and Consultant Physicians seeking to start the DHA licensing process to practice in Dubai.
What You’ll Need to Get Started:
📜 Primary Medical Qualification & Transcript
- Primary Medical Qualification: A medical degree (e.g., MBBS, MD, MBChB, etc.).
- Transcript of Records: A document issued by the university that includes a detailed record of courses and grades (or mark sheet).
🎓 Specialty/Subspecialty or Board Certification & Training Certificate
- Specialty/Subspecialty or Board Certification: A certificate or degree confirming completion of a residency/fellowship program or board certification, demonstrating expertise in your specialty (e.g., Cardiology, Surgery).
- Training Certificate: A formal document issued by the university hospital, verifying the duration of your residency or fellowship training.
📝 Employment Experience Letter(s)
An Employment Experience Letter confirms your employment at a hospital, clinic, or center. It should include your job title (e.g., Consultant in Interventional Cardiology), employment dates (from DD/MM/YYYY to DD/MM/YYYY), and a description of your duties. The letter must be on official letterhead, signed, and stamped by the Medical Director or CEO. Note: Employment gaps over three (3) months are not allowed.
📖 Surgical Logbook (For Surgical Specialties)
A Surgical Logbook is a record of surgeries performed in the past two years. It must be issued by the hospital, show competence across a variety of major cases, include the procedure name, date, and number of cases, and be signed and stamped by the Medical Director or Department Head on official letterhead.
🏥 Current Health License
A Current Health License is a valid document issued by the health authority in the originating country, authorizing the practice of medicine, a specialty, or a subspecialty.
📜 Certificate of Good Standing
A Certificate of Good Standing is an official letter issued by a medical authority, council, or order of physicians, confirming a clean professional record free of malpractice, dated within the past three (3) months.
🛂 Valid Passport Copy
A clear, high-resolution copy of a passport valid for at least six (6) months from the date of submission.
📸 Passport-Sized Photograph
A recent, high-quality photograph (2×2 inches) with a light background.
🖋️ Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Your CV should include personal details, medical qualifications, work history with dates (DD/MM/YYYY), and any publications.
