DHA License for Aesthetician / Beauty Therapist

Easy Steps to Qualify for a DHA Aesthetician / Beauty Therapist License from Your Home Country

If you’re an Aesthetician / Beauty Therapist planning to work in Dubai, you must obtain a license from the Dubai Health Authority (DHA). This guide explains the complete DHA licensing process for Aesthetician / Beauty Therapist — 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

Aesthetician

Qualifications

Diploma in Beauty Therapy or Cosmetics from a nationally accredited institute (minimum one (1) year course duration)

Experience

One (1) year experience post qualification in a related field

*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).

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DHA Licensing Steps (Overview)

1. Create Sheryan Account

2. Dataflow Verification

A third-party company, Dataflow, will check if your documents are real.

3. DHA Exam

Pass the DHA’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.

Note: You can do the Exam and Dataflow in any order, or both at the same time.

We can manage your Sheryan registration, DataFlow, and exam booking end-to-end.

DHA Licensing Process – Step by Step

Step 1: Create Your DHA Sheryan Account

DHA Sheryan Portal

The Sheryan portal is the online platform where you will manage your entire DHA license application. It’s your digital gateway to becoming a licensed Aesthetician in Dubai.

Documents Required to Open a Sheryan Account:

Once your account is created, you will be assigned a unique DHA ID, which you will use for all subsequent steps.

Step 2: DHA Primary Source Verification (PSV) via DataFlow

DHA Dataflow

Purpose: Verify the authenticity of your documents before applying for the DHA license.

DataFlow verification is mandatory for all DHA applicants.

Required Documents (for Aesthetician / Beauty Therapist):

Degree/Diploma Certificate
Valid Registration / License
Good Standing Certificate (From your licensing authority)
Experience Certificate (If any; 1 letter included in base fee)

PSV Fees:

Base Fee: AED 935 (covers 4 documents: Degree, License, Good Standing + 1 Experience Letter).
Extra Documents: AED 300 per document (e.g., additional experience letters).
+5% VAT (Applicable on total fee).

Note: Some universities/authorities may charge extra for verification replies.

Processing Time: 3–6 weeks (Depends on how quickly your university/employer/licensing board responds to DataFlow’s verification requests).

Step 3: DHA Aesthetician / Beauty Therapist Exam

All DHA exam details are provided in the Exam Details section below for easy reference.

Step 4: Apply for Eligibility Letter

Log in to your Sheryan account.
Apply for the “Get Registered” service.
Ensure your documents are verified by DataFlow and your exam results are recorded.
Pay the AED 200 fee.

You will receive your Eligibility Letter, typically within 24 hours. This letter allows you to begin your job search in Dubai.

DHA Exam Exemption

Criteria : License & Good Standing Certificate
Applicants holding a valid professional license and a Good Standing Certificate (GSC) from the recognized countries listed below are exempted from the DHA licensure exam, provided that:

The qualification was obtained within the last three (3) years, OR
There is no gap in clinical practice since the last employment.

Country

Austria
Australia
Belgium
Canada
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Iceland
Ireland
Luxembourg
Netherland
New Zealand
Norway
Singapore
Sweden
South Africa
Switzerland
UK (HCPC)
USA

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DHA Exam for Aesthetician / Beauty Therapist - Complete Details

Aesthetician / Beauty Therapist Exam

Role: Aesthetician / Beauty Therapist
Code: BYT5862
Duration: 2 Hours
Total Questions: 100
Pass Score: 65%
Fee: USD $180

Booking Steps (Via Prometric)

Visit: prometric.com/dha
Select Exam → Schedule → Choose your preferred date and test center (available globally)
Pay: USD 240 (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 DHA/Prometric

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DHA Exam for Aesthetician / Beauty Therapist

Exam Coverage (Syllabus)

The examination tests knowledge across 8 core domains of Aesthetician / Beauty Therapist practice:

Anatomy & Physiology
Health & Safety
Electro Therapy treatment face
Micro-Needling
Skin Care
Chemical Peels Hydro facial
Radio Frequency
Professionalism and Ethics

Recommended References

The following texts are suggested for preparation, with the latest editions recommended:

NIC Infection Control and Safety Standards , Adopted 1998: Revised October 2002, Revised August 2014 ,National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology.
Salon Fundamentals Esthetics – A Resource for Your Skin Care Career ,2007, 11th printing, 2nd Edition, August 2013, Pivot Point International, Inc.
Milady’s Standard Esthetics: Fundamentals , 2013, 11th Edition , Joel Gerson, Janet D’Angelo, Sallie Deitz et al , Milady

🌐 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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We’ve helped hundreds of healthcare professionals get licensed in Dubai smoothly and compliantly.

Our healthcare consultancy provides end-to-end DHA licensing support for Aesthetician / Beauty Therapist, 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 DHA, 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 DHA 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.