DHA Podiatrist License Guide

Easy Steps to Work as a Podiatrist in Dubai

Updated August 2025

If you’re a Podiatrist who wants to work in Dubai, you’ll need a special license from the Dubai Health Authority (DHA). This license is required by law and proves you have the right training and skills. This guide will walk you through each step of the process, from checking if you qualify to getting your first job, so you can confidently start your new career in Dubai.

Steps Overview
Requirements
Application Process
Exam Details
Cost Calculator
Exam Exemption

DHA Licensing Steps (Overview)

1

Create Sheryan Account

Sign up on the DHA’s online portal to start your application.

2

Dataflow Verification

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

3

Take the Exam

Pass the DHA’s oral assessment to prove your Podiatrist 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.

Qualification and Experience Requirements

Position Qualifications Experience
Podiatrist Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Podiatry from an accredited college (minimum of three (3) years course duration) Two (2) years of experience post qualification in related field
Podiatrist MSc degree in Podiatry or Doctor of Podiatry One (1) year experience post qualification in related field
Surgical Podiatrist Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Podiatry from an accredited college (minimum of three (3) years course duration) And Complete two – three years of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency (PMSR) which includes clinical and surgical components. And Board certified as Podiatric Surgeon by American Board of Podiatric Medicine Two (2) years of experience post qualification in related field
Surgical Podiatrist Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Podiatry from an accredited college (minimum of three (3) years course duration) And Master’s degree in Podiatric Surgery And Registration/license as Podiatric surgeon. Two (2) years of experience post qualification in related field

*In compliance with the Discontinuity of Practice (Gap of Practice) criteria.

  Additional Requirements

  • Registration/License: Applicants must hold a valid License/Registration to practice in 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. The certificate must be issued within the last six months of your application date.

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 Podiatrist in Dubai.

Documents Required to Open a Sheryan Account:
  • Valid Passport: A clear copy of your passport.
  • Passport-sized Photograph: A recent photograph with a white background.
  • Active Email ID: An email address that you check regularly for updates.

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.

Required Documents (for Podiatrist):
  • 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 Podiatrist Exam

All exam details are consolidated in the Exam Details section below for your convenience.

 

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 Podiatrist Exam - Complete Details

  Podiatrist Oral Assessment

Oral Assessment is required for Podiatrist.

You can directly book oral exam by DHA sheryan Portal

How to book Oral Exam

  1. Applicant views and selects the preferred date or date range
  2. Pay required fees
  3. Oral Assessment team confirms assessment date
  4. Oral assessment is conducted
  5. Receive results on Sheryan (registration is issued in case of passing the assessment)

Oral Assessment Fees

  • Normal Oral Assessment Fees: AED 250
  • Urgent Oral Assessment Fees: AED 2000
DHA Podiatrist License Cost Calculator

DHA Podiatrist Licensing Estimated Cost

Exchange Rate: 1 AED ≈ 24.17 INR (October 2025)

Note: Costs are based on the provided guide and are subject to change by DHA/DataFlow. VAT (5%) is applied to PSV fees.

Mandatory Fixed Fees (Initial)

Service/Fee Cost (AED) Cost (INR) ≈
DataFlow PSV Base Fee (Covers 4 Docs: Degree, License, GSC, 1 Exp Letter) 935.00 22,580.95
DataFlow PSV 5% VAT (on 935 AED) 46.75 1,130.07
Eligibility Letter Application Fee 200.00 4,834.00
SUBTOTAL FIXED FEE (A) 1,181.75 28,545.02
(Base fee covers one experience letter. Enter any additional letters here.)

Estimated Total Cost

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DHA Exam & Experience Exemption for Podiatrist

Podiatrist are exempted from the DHA exam if they meet either of the following criteria:

✅ Criteria: License + GSC from Recognized Countries

Podiatrist holding a valid license and Good Standing Certificate (GSC) from one of the recognized licensing authorities listed below are exempted from the DHA Prometric exam, provided that:

  • The degree was obtained within the last 3 years, OR
  • There has been no gap in clinical practice since their last employment.
Recognized Countries & Licensing Authorities:
  • UK (HCPC)
  • USA
  • Australia
  • Canada
  • Ireland
  • Singapore
  • Germany
  • France
  • South Africa
  • New Zealand
  • Sweden
  • Denmark
  • Norway
  • Finland
  • Austria
  • Switzerland
  • Belgium
  • Netherlands
  • Iceland
  • Luxembourg
🌐 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