MOHAP UAE Requirements for Nurses - 2026 Complete Guide

MOHAP Nurses Requirements Quick Summary

MOHAP nurse document requirements include passport, nursing degree, experience certificates, valid license, and good standing certificate, all verified through DataFlow before eligibility approval.

To practice as a nurse in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) under the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP), you must meet specific educational, professional, and documentation requirements. These are the list of general requirements needed while applying for MOHAP (Ministry of Health And Prevention) UAE Nursing exam;

As per new Unified Healthcare Professional Qualification Requirements (PQR), Registered Nurses no longer need two (2) years working experience, those who;
- Have Bachelor degree in nursing. OR
- Have Degree in Nursing with minimum two (2) years course duration.
Assistant Nurses also no longer need two (2) years experience, if having Diploma in Nursing (not less than eighteen (18) months course duration).
Applicant should not have more than two (2) years working gap.
Applicant should have BLS (Basic Life Support) certificate.
Applicant should have 'positive' Dataflow PSV Report.

MOHAP UAE required documents for Nurses

Applicant should have following scanned valid documents for initial processing.

Nursing degree/diploma.
Mark sheets / Transcripts for Matric & Inter.
Valid passport, should not be expiring atleast within 8 months from the time of applying for exam.
Nursing license from native country or country of last employment.
Valid experience certificate (if any). Signed & stamped by H.R department, or from Medical Director.
Recent Good Standing Certificate (GSC) from the country of last employment. GSC is only valid for six (6) months from date of issue.
Passport size photograph with white background.

How long does the MOHAP process take for Nurses?

Typically, it takes about 1-2 months to complete the process. It may take longer in case of any discrepancy.

DataFlow: 3-6 weeks
Eligibility: 1-3 weeks

What is MOHAP nursing application cost

DataFlow: $200-300 (This fee may go up depending upon the number of uploaded documents).
Exam fee: $200-300
Application fees; AED 100

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