Dubai Healthcare Professionals Licensing Guide 2013

12. Documents Required
To complete the online application via the DHA online licensing system (Sheryan) a copy of the following documents must be uploaded
along with the application form:
- Copy of high school certificate
- Evidence of successful completion of an approved nursing and/or midwifery educational program. All Nursing and Midwifery
qualifications must be obtained after High School Certificate (12 years) or its equivalent
- Nursing transcript - a full transcript clearly stating the breakdown of theoretical and clinical hours per subject of the nursing
program. Note: Mark sheets are not acceptable
- Official certificate of experience signed by an authorized person from Human Resources, Nursing or Medical Director. (Please
note that no experience required for new graduates, but employment is permitted only in hospitals, day surgical centres and
polyclinics under the direct supervision of a licensed Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife).
- Valid Registration/License to practice nursing/midwifery in country of graduation and/or country of last employment.
- Valid Good Standing certificate from previous licensing authorities testifying good conduct and not charged with a criminal act
(if the licensing authority does not issue good standing certificates then a letter of good standing from previous employer).
- Passport copy.
- One (1) colored passport size photo.
Sheryan system may be accessed via this link http://eservices.dha.gov.ae/DHAWeb/default.aspx
Please note that:
- The above mentioned list is not conclusive and additional documents may be requested to justify the application for registration
and licensure.
- The HRD will carry out Primary Source Verification (PSV). Applicants who knowingly submit falsified documents will be liable
for prosecution as per UAE Federal Law. This would also include termination of the licensure process and/or revocation of
licensure if already issued by DHA.
- Qualifications attestation by the UAE embassy and/or Ministry of Foreign Affairs is not required.
- After the process of primary source verification and successful assessment, professional’s employing facility shall submit offer
letter and evidence of malpractice insurance in order for the issuance of the professional license.
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