DOH Abu Dhabi Licensing: Complete Guide

What is DOH License?

Department of Health Abu Dhabi regulates healthcare. DOH license mandatory for Abu Dhabi practice.

Eligibility

• BAMS from recognized institution (4+ years)
• 2+ years clinical experience
• Internship completion
• Good standing certificate
• IELTS 6.5+
• Medical examination

DOH Licensing Process

Step 1: Eligibility assessment (1-2 weeks) Step 2: Document preparation & verification (2-3 weeks) Step 3: Online submission (1-2 weeks) Step 4: Exam if required (6-8 weeks prep, 2-3 hours) Step 5: Approval & license issuance (1-2 weeks)

Total Timeline: 9-15 weeks (3-4 months)

Required Documents

• BAMS degree (attested, primary source verified)
• Internship certificate
• Experience letters (2+)
• Good Standing Certificate (within 6 months)
• Character reference
• Medical examination report
• English test results
• Security clearance form

Costs (2026)

• Exam registration: AED 500-800
• Medical exam: AED 500-800
• Document verification: AED 300-500
• License issuance: AED 1,000-1,500
• Background check: AED 200-400
• Total: AED 3,000-5,500

DOH vs DHA

| Aspect | DOH | DHA | |--------|-----|-----| | Regulator | Abu Dhabi | Dubai | | Exam | Possible | Always | | Timeline | 9-15 weeks | 8-12 weeks |

License Renewal

• Validity: 3-5 years
• Renewal: 2-3 months before expiry
• Fee: AED 1,000-1,500/year

Contact: https://www.doh.gov.ae | +971-2-6139999