DHA Exam Booking (Dubai Health Authority)

You must complete two steps before booking: First, create your Sheryan account and receive your DHA Unique ID from the official DHA credentialing portal. Second, complete DataFlow Primary Source Verification (PSV) which verifies your educational certificates, professional license, and employment history directly with issuing institutions. This typically takes 30-45 working days.

Visit prometric.com and search for 'DHA'. Log in with your DHA Unique ID and select your healthcare category. Choose your preferred test centre, date, and time from available slots. Pay the exam fee by credit/debit card. Save your confirmation email and bring it to the test centre along with valid photo ID.

Exam fees vary by profession: Nurses and allied health professionals pay USD 180-240, General practitioners and dentists pay USD 260-280, Specialists pay USD 280-300. There is also a rescheduling fee of USD 80-100. DHA and Prometric have a strict no-refund policy once payment is made.

Yes, the DHA Prometric exam can be taken at any authorized Prometric test centre worldwide, including multiple cities in India such as Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Delhi, and Kolkata. You do not need to travel to Dubai to sit the exam.

You are allowed 3 attempts per year with no lifetime limit. The exam consists of 150 multiple choice questions to be completed in 170 minutes. The passing score is 60-65% with no negative marking. Multiple failures may trigger additional review by the DHA.

Avoid booking before DataFlow is complete as discrepancies can suspend eligibility. Ensure your name matches exactly across Sheryan profile, Prometric account, and ID document. Select the correct healthcare category that matches your Sheryan registration. Book at least 4-6 weeks ahead as slots fill quickly. Don't cancel within 24 hours or no-show as it counts as an attempt.

The complete process typically takes 4-6 months: Sheryan registration takes 1-2 weeks, DHA eligibility review takes 2-4 weeks, DataFlow PSV takes 30-45 working days, exam preparation is recommended for 6-12 weeks, exam results come in 3-7 days, and eligibility letter is issued 1-2 weeks after passing.

Yes, rescheduling is allowed if done at least 48-72 hours before the exam with a rescheduling fee of USD 80-100. However, cancellations within 24 hours of the exam or failing to show up counts as one of your three annual attempts with no refund.

After passing, the DHA issues an Eligibility Letter valid for 1 year. You then apply for jobs in Dubai, and your employer links your profile to their facility and pays the License Activation Fee of AED 1,000-3,000. Your license is not active until you are employed by a Dubai healthcare facility.

No, the DHA license is valid for Dubai only. For Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, you need a DOH (HAAD) license. For Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, and Umm Al Quwain, you need a MOH license. Each emirate has its own licensing authority and requirements.

You must bring your printed booking confirmation email and a valid government-issued photo ID. A passport is strongly recommended as it typically matches your registered name exactly, avoiding any name discrepancy issues that could result in being turned away from the test centre.

While DHA exam slots are available year-round since there are no fixed exam dates, exam windows typically run during January-February, April-May, July-August, and October-November. It's recommended to book at least 4-6 weeks ahead, especially for popular centres during peak windows.