DHA License for Physician Assistant

Easy Steps to Qualify for a DHA Physician Assistant License from Your Home Country

If you’re a Physician Assistant 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 Physician Assistant s — 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

Physician Assistant

Qualifications

Graduate Certificate in Physician Assistant Studies

Or

Graduate from a program accredited through The Canadian Medical
Association Conjoint Accreditation Process Or Graduated from a
Master Physician Assistant diploma accredited by the Nederlands –Vlaamse Accreditatieorganisatie And National certification or licensure as a Physician Assistant

Experience

Four (4) years of experience post qualification in a related field

Physician Assistant

Qualifications

Master of Physician Assistant Studies Or Graduated with a bachelor’s
degree (Science) And Completed an accredited Physician Assistant training program And National certification or licensure as a Physician Assistant

Experience

Two (2) years of 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 Physician Assistant 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 Physician Assistant):

Degree Certificate
License (Valid 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 Physician Assistant 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 Physician Assistant - Complete Details

Physician Assistant Exam

Role: Physician Assistant
Mode: Oral Assessment
Normal Fee: AED 250
Urgent Fee: AED 2000

Booking Steps (Via Prometric)

Access the Dubai Health Authority website – log in
Select the Schedule Oral Assessment service
Select the preferred date or date range
Submit online application for this service and upload required document.
Pay required fees.
The application reference number created
DHA review
Oral Assessment team confirms assessment date
Oral assessment is conducted.
Receive results on Sheryan (registration is issued in case of passing the assessment

Prerequisites

Obtain a conditional approval following DHA review of the services ‘Register Professional’ or ‘Add/Upgrade Professional Registration’.
CV copy.

Important Notes

Cancellation of the ongoing “Schedule Oral Assessment” application will create a new application draft that should be completed within three months. The new draft application will require a new payment.
Draft applications that are inactive for over 3 months will be cleared from the account. A 15 day reminder will be sent to the registered email.
For support and inquiries, please contact us via info@dha.gov.ae

DHA Physician Assistant Exam

GENERAL RULES

The DHA assessment can be Oral assessment (depending on the healthcare professional's category).
Oral assessments are conducted virtually via a DHA-approved meeting platform. However, DHA reserves the right to require in-person attendance at a designated location if deemed necessary.
The minimum number of assessment panel members to begin the exam is two at all times.
DHA reserves the right to select the appropriate panel members; the applicant is not permitted to interfere.
DHA is not mandated to change the panel members for the same applicant.

ORAL ASSESSMENT APPLICANT RESPONSIBILITY

Scheduling is done via "Get registered" or "add upgrade professional registration" by selecting a date and paying fees. DHA confirms the date based on availability.
Applicant must join the session 15 minutes early.
Applicant may reschedule once, at no cost, if requested more than 5 working days prior. Requests within 5 working days are considered a "no show" and require a new booking and fee.
Applicant shall display passport/ID for identity verification.
Applicants are not allowed to wear masks during the session.
Applicant must be seated at a comfortable distance, facing the panel to allow visual contact.
Applicant must be alone in a closed room. Interference from others is considered an attempt to cheat.
Applicant shall turn the computer 360 degrees at the start and at any time requested by DHA.
Applicant must adjust the camera to ensure face and hands are always visible.
Electronic communication devices, smart watches, and mobile phones are not permitted. Use is considered cheating.
Notes, books, or other written materials (electronic or otherwise) are not permitted.
Applicant is not permitted to record the session; only DHA reserves this right.
Applicant shall comply with directions given by DHA or the panel.
Applicant shall ensure their laptop/computer and electricity function properly.
The result (PASS/FAIL) is received through the Sheryan system within 3-5 working days.
Candidates are not allowed to contact the assessment panel for any reason (results or feedback).
DHA reserves the right to take action (fail or prevent future attempts) in cases of unethical practice.
Assistance for scheduling is available via the Sheryan service site or DHA customer service.

🌐 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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Our healthcare consultancy provides end-to-end DHA licensing support for Physician Assistants, 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.