What is DHA Good standing certificate (GSC), who needs it?(2026 Guide)
DHA Good standing certificate Quick Summary
DHA good standing certificate is an official document issued by a healthcare licensing authority confirming that a professional has no disciplinary actions and is eligible to practice.
Certificate of Current Status or Good Standing Certificate (GSC) will be requested byDHA (Dubai Health Authority), MOHAP (Ministry of Health & Prevention), DOH (Department of Health, Abu Dhabi), OMSB (Oman Medical Specialty Board), and other healthcare authorities for different healthcare professionals such as Physicians, Dentists, Nurses and few Allied Health Professionals. Good standing certificate is a mandatory requirement to verify the professional and ethical status of the concerned healthcare professional.
How long is a DHA good standing certificate valid?
The certificate is typically valid for 2 months, and must be valid and not older than six months at the time of submission.
How to get Good Standing Certificate (GSC)?
Healthcare professional can obtain this certificate from the health regulatory or licensing authority which oversees the type of healthcare professionals in your native country of practice. Like, if you a doctor then you will be required to contact the doctor’s regulatory authority in your country.
How to apply for DHA GSC - Step by step guideline
Being a healthcare professional, if you have been practicing under DHA (Dubai Health Authority) and willing to apply for DHA GSC (Good Standing Certificate), then following the given outline, you may receive GSC from DHA.
- Login to your DHA Sheryan account.
- Choose ''Request for Good Standing Certificate” from dashboard.
- Upload required documents and pay the application fee (Approximately 510 AED) and submit the application.
This process of finally reviewing and issuing your GSC by DHA may take about 5 to 7 working days. Once successfully approved then this certificate will be sent to you at your registered email address or it may be sent to the concerned health authority, depending upon your requirement.
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