SCHFS License for Nurse
Easy Steps to Qualify for a SCHFS Nurse License from Your Home Country
If you’re a Nurse planning to work in Saudi Arabia, you must obtain a license from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS). This guide explains the complete SCFHS licensing process for Nurses — from eligibility and qualification requirements to DataFlow verification, exams, syllabus, costs, and licensing outcomes — so you can confidently start your career in Saudi Arabia.
Qualification and Experience Requirements
Nurse
Educational Level
Accredited bachelor’s degree with an internship year or acceptable practical training in inpatient nursing departments in accredited health facilities.
Educational Field
Nursing and midwifery.
Experience
Experience must not be below one year for non-Saudis, with the exception of the Graduates of Saudi universities.
Specialization Summary
A specialization concerned with the independent and collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families, groups, and communities, both sick and healthy and in all settings, as well as promoting health, disease prevention, care for the sick, disabled and dying. It also involves promoting a safe environment, research, and participation in the formation of health policy, management of patient systems, health and education, which are considered key nursing roles.
Core Competencies
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
- Basic nursing skills.
- Core clinical competencies.
- Evaluation, analysis, and preparation of nursing care plans.
- Documentation of evaluation results and interventions provided.
- Effective communication.
- Critical thinking and evidence-based clinical judgment.
- Scientific research.
- Nursing ethics.
- Health education and public health promotion.
- Safety and infection control mechanisms.
- Leadership and quality.
- Professional practice standards and guidelines in healthcare and nursing.
- Using information technology and electronic resources to support and deliver high-quality nursing care.
Additional Mandatory Requirements
- Valid Registration / License: Applicants must hold a valid professional license or registration from their home country and/or country of last employment (where applicable).
- Good Standing Certificate (GSC): A valid GSC is required from the same licensing authority that issued your license(must be issued within the last 6 months).
Qualification and Experience Requirements
Nurse
Educational Level
Accredited bachelor’s degree with an internship year or acceptable practical training in inpatient nursing departments in accredited health facilities.
Educational Field
Nursing and midwifery.
Experience
Experience must not be below one year for non-Saudis, with the exception of the Graduates of Saudi universities.
Specialization Summary
A specialization concerned with the independent and collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families, groups, and communities, both sick and healthy and in all settings, as well as promoting health, disease prevention, care for the sick, disabled and dying. It also involves promoting a safe environment, research, and participation in the formation of health policy, management of patient systems, health and education, which are considered key nursing roles.
Core Competencies
Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:
- Basic nursing skills.
- Core clinical competencies.
- Evaluation, analysis, and preparation of nursing care plans.
- Documentation of evaluation results and interventions provided.
- Effective communication.
- Critical thinking and evidence-based clinical judgment.
- Scientific research.
- Nursing ethics.
- Health education and public health promotion.
- Safety and infection control mechanisms.
- Leadership and quality.
- Professional practice standards and guidelines in healthcare and nursing.
- Using information technology and electronic resources to support and deliver high-quality nursing care.
Additional Mandatory Requirements
- Valid Registration / License: Applicants must hold a valid professional license or registration from their home country and/or country of last employment (where applicable).
- Good Standing Certificate (GSC): A valid GSC is required from the same licensing authority that issued your license(must be issued within the last 6 months).
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SCHFS Licensing Steps (Overview)
1.Create SCFHS Account
Create an account on the SCFHS Mumaris Plus portal to begin your licensing application process.
2. Dataflow
DataFlow verifies your educational certificates, licenses, and experience documents from original sources.
3. Apply for Professional Classification
Submit your qualifications, experience, and required documents for SCFHS professional classification review.
4. Exam
Pass the SCFHS Prometric Exam or Oral Assessment to prove your professional competency.
5. Receive Professional Classification
After successful verification and exam completion, SCFHS issues your Professional Classification Certificate.
6. Obtain Job Offer in Saudi Arabia
Apply for healthcare jobs in Saudi Arabia after receiving your SCFHS classification approval.
7. Professional Registration
Complete SCFHS professional registration after joining your employer to activate your Saudi license.
We can manage your Mumaris+ registration, DataFlow, and exam booking end-to-end.
SCHFS Licensing Process – Step by Step
Step 1: Create SCFHS Account
Mumaris Plus is the official online portal used by SCFHS for healthcare licensing applications in Saudi Arabia.
Documents Required to Create a Mumaris Plus Account:
- Valid Passport
- Passport-sized Photograph
- Active Email ID
- Phone Number
After account creation, you will receive your SCFHS application profile used for all future licensing steps.
Step 2: Dataflow
Clear scanned colour copies of the documents to be verified:
● Passport (mandatory for all documents)
● Educational certificates: Degree/Diploma
● Health License Certificate
Fees – SAR 500
Time – 25 working days
Step 3: Apply for Professional Classification
After the dataflow apply for Professional Classification
Fees -SAR 200
Professional Classification and Requirements:
- A copy of the qualification to be classified.
- The certificate of Internship.
- The academic record.
- A copy of the clinical training completion certificate for qualifications that contain training.
- Equivalence of academic certificates from the Ministry of Education for certificates issued from outside the Kingdom.
- A copy of the license/Professional Registration from the medical boards accredited in the applicant’s country, or a certificate of experience if the license/ Professional Registration is not available in the country.
- A copy of the qualification certificates, experience certificates, Registration and Professional licensing certificates from the country of origin, issued by the authenticating Company (for non-Saudis).
- A copy of the national ID for Saudis or the passport for non-Saudis.
- A medical report for those who are older than 65 years from an entity other than his employer
Step 4: Exam
- All DHA exam details are provided in the Exam Details section below for easy reference.
Step 5: Receive Professional Classification
Once you will pass the exam SCHFS will issue Professional Classification Certificate
SLNS Exam for Nurse - Complete Details
Nurse Exam
- Role:
- Code:
- Duration:
- Total Questions:
- Pass Score:
- Fee: USD
Booking Steps (Via Prometric)
- Visit:
- Select Exam → Schedule → Choose your preferred date and test center (available globally)
- Pay: USD (credit/debit card)
- Confirmation: Email with admit details
Exam Day Requirements
- Original Passport
- DHA Eligibility ID
- Prometric Confirmation Letter
Important Notes
- Reschedule/Cancel: 72 hrs prior (fees may apply)
- Retake: After 14 days if failed
- Results: Available via Mumaris+
SCHFS Exam Prometric Test Centers
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SLNE Exam
Exam Coverage (Syllabus)
The examination tests knowledge across 10 core domains of Nurse practice:
- Fundamentals of Nursing
Recommended References
The following texts are suggested for preparation, with the latest editions recommended:
- Prevention Practice A Physical Therapist's Guide to Health Fitness and Wellness, Catherine Rush Thompson, Latest Edition.
🌐 English Language Proficiency (if applicable)
If you did not study in English, you must pass one of:
- IELTS: Minimum 5.0
- TOEFL: Minimum 500
- OET: Minimum Grade C
- Cambridge English: Minimum 169
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What Our Service Fee Includes
Eligibility review based on SCHFA regulations
Sheryan account creation & application submission
DataFlow document verification coordination
SLNE exam or oral assessment booking (if required)
Eligibility letter follow-up & status tracking
Ongoing guidance until eligibility approval
What It Does NOT Include
Note: Government fees, DataFlow charges, exam fees, and oral assessment fees are paid separately to the respective authorities as per official rates.
