DCAS License for Paramedic
Easy Steps to Qualify for a DCAS Paramedic License from Your Home Country
If you’re a Paramedic planning to work in Dubai, you must obtain a license from the Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services (DCAS). This guide explains the complete DCAS licensing process for Paramedic — from eligibility and qualification requirements to DataFlow verification, exams, syllabus, costs, and licensing outcomes — so you can confidently start your career in Dubai.
Qualification and Experience Requirements
Paramedic
Qualifications
Certificate in paramedicine / emergency medicine services / emergency and medical care / emergency and trauma care technology / trauma care / advanced assessment of trauma (minimum of two (2) academic years or 1500 hours course duration) And Valid BLS, ACLS, PALS and Trauma certificate (PHTLS or ITLS)
Bachelor’s degree in nursing And Valid BLS, ACLS, PALS and Trauma certificate (PHTLS or ITLS)
Experience
One (1) year experience post qualification as paramedic
*In the Emirate of Dubai, EMS professionals are licensed by Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services (DCAS)
*In compliance with the Discontinuity of Practice (Gap of Practice) criteria.
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).
Not sure if your qualification or experience meets DCAS requirements?
Our healthcare licensing consultants can review your profile.
DCAS Licensing Steps (Overview)
1. Create DCAS Account
Sign up on the DCAS’s online portal to start your application.
2. Dataflow Verification
A third-party company, Dataflow, will check if your documents are real.
3. DCAS Exam
Pass the DCAS’s computer-based test or Oral Assessment to prove your professional knowledge.
4. Get Eligibility Letter
After passing the exam and Dataflow, you’ll receive a letter that allows you to look for jobs.
We can manage your DCAS registration, DataFlow, and exam booking end-to-end.
DCAS Licensing Process – Step by Step
Requirements:
- Personal photo.
- Professional accreditation letter (for trainers).
- Criminal record certificate for all categories.
- Professional experience according to the Professional Standards Guide.
- License card issued by the country of graduation or by the Dubai Health Authority.
- Certified copies of academic certificates (except for drivers).
- DataFlow report (except for drivers).
- Prometric certificate (for medics).
- Copy of passport with residency/visit visa.
- Medical malpractice insurance for paramedics.
- A copy detailing theoretical and practical training hours.
- First aid course for ambulance drivers.
- Valid driver’s license for ambulance drivers
- Copy of prometric certificate.
Service Fees:
AED 150: Licensing application fee
AED 800: License issuance for Dispatchers and EMT –practical test (AED 200 / AED 1,000 Urgent)
AED 1,300: License issuance for Paramedic –practical test (AED 200 / AED 1,000 Urgent)
AED 1,800: License issuance for advanced paramedic, Air/Marine/ First air instructor and advanced life support instructor – practical test (AED 200 / AED 1,000 Urgent)
AED 10: Knowledge fee
AED 10: Innovation fee
Procedure for Customers:
Access to DCAS website and select the service.
Complete the application form and upload all required documents.
Submit the application and pay the applicable service fees.
In case of missing requirements, the applicant will be notified to complete the documents.
The service will be processed, and the professional license will be issued digitally / Electronically
✅ Eligible for DCAS exam exemption?
We’ll confirm your exemption, prepare documents, and submit your application correctly.
Start Your DCAS Paramedic Licensing with Expert Support
We’ve helped hundreds of healthcare professionals get licensed in Dubai smoothly and compliantly.
Our healthcare consultancy provides end-to-end DCAS licensing support for Paramedic, including eligibility assessment, Sheryan registration, DataFlow verification, exam booking, and eligibility letter processing.
We charge a transparent 20% professional service fee, calculated only on the official DCAS, DataFlow, and exam charges applicable to your case. There are no hidden costs, and all government fees are paid directly to the authorities.
What Our Service Fee Includes
Eligibility review based on DCAS regulations
Sheryan account creation & application submission
DataFlow document verification coordination
DHA 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.