Checked 25 September 2026. From MOHAP service pages read from Internet Archive captures (Nov 2025 – Mar 2026), because mohap.gov.ae was unreachable; fees and steps may have changed since.
A MOHAP nursing licence comes in two stages, and they are applied for by different people. You apply for the evaluation: MOHAP checks your qualifications, sends them to DataFlow, decides whether you need an exam, and — once you pass — issues an evaluation letter valid for five years. Your employer then applies for the licence, once you have a job offer at a MOHAP-licensed facility. This guide walks through both, with the fees MOHAP lists and a calculator for your own costs.
MOHAP evaluation, licensing and renewal pages (archived); PQR 2.2.
Stage 1: the evaluation (you apply)
| Step | What happens |
|---|---|
| 1 | Log in to the MOHAP website or app with UAE PASS |
| 2 | Choose "Evaluation of Health Professional" (service 110-006-008-000) |
| 3–5 | Fill the form; upload documents, exemption documents if any, and unlocked copies of previous DataFlow reports |
| 6 | Pay the fee (AED 400 for nurses and midwives) |
| 7 | An evaluation officer reviews the file and decides which documents go to DataFlow |
| 8 | The officer decides whether you need an exam or are exempt |
| 9 | If an exam is required, you schedule it "according to its type (written, oral, or prometric)" |
| 10 | After passing, download your evaluation letter |
From MOHAP's "Evaluation of Health Professional" page (capture of 16 Nov 2025). Service time: 5 working days. Support: techsupport@mohap.gov.ae, call centre 80011111. How an applicant outside the UAE without an Emirates ID obtains UAE PASS is not explained on MOHAP's pages.
Documents for the evaluation
| Document | Notes (MOHAP evaluation page) |
|---|---|
| Qualification certificate | Required |
| Academic record (transcript) | Required |
| Experience certificate | Optional for new graduates |
| Professional licence | Optional for new graduates |
| Certificate of good conduct | Optional for new graduates |
| Valid passport | Required |
| Exemption documents | If claiming an exemption (as per PQR or DHA eligibility) |
| Previous DataFlow reports | Unlocked copies |
From MOHAP's evaluation page (Nov 2025 capture). Certificates not in English must be legally translated. MOHAP also states that "blacklisted candidates are prohibited to apply".
New graduates get two concessions. The documents MOHAP marks "optional for new graduates" — experience, licence and good conduct — can be left out, and MOHAP's FAQ says the six-month training once required of new nursing graduates "is no longer required if less than two years have elapsed since their graduation date": graduates can take the evaluation exam directly within two years of graduating. After that, the ordinary gap-of-practice rules apply.
How long the whole thing takes
MOHAP nursing registration page, December 2024 capture. These steps add up to 23 working days; the same page gave "30 working days" in total, the rest being document submission and processing not itemised. Historical.
MOHAP's December 2024 nursing page put the whole evaluation at about 30 working days, most of it DataFlow. That was before the 2025 changes, so treat it as an order of magnitude — and add the time you need to prepare for and book the Prometric exam.
DataFlow verification
MOHAP verifies documents with the issuing institutions through a third-party agency — DataFlow. The evaluation officer decides which documents are sent. MOHAP's pages have described the required outcome differently: a December 2024 page accepted a DataFlow report that was "positive" or "not verified", while the February 2025 infographic says "the result of the report must be positive". Plan for the stricter version: make sure your college, nursing council and employers can confirm your documents quickly. The only MOHAP figure for DataFlow is AED 1,200 for private-sector applicants (December 2024); coaching sites quote anything from AED 935 to AED 1,300.
Stage 2: the licence (your employer applies)
| Item | MOHAP licensing page (Jan 2026 capture) |
|---|---|
| Who applies | The medical facility, not the nurse |
| Conditions | A valid MOHAP evaluation; documents verified by DataFlow; "no gap in professional practice for more than 2 years" on this page (training accepted "as per PQR" for longer) — the evaluation page says 3 years; the professional has accepted the work invitation; a clean UAE record; a valid facility licence |
| Documents | Passport; an "Introductory Statement" for security approval, submitted by the facility to the MOHAP representative office in its emirate; malpractice insurance; experience certificate |
| Time | 1–2 working days |
| Fees | Application AED 100 (private and semi-government facilities); licence fee "Nurses & technicians – AED 1,000" (private facilities only) |
MOHAP lists representative offices in Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain and Abu Dhabi for the security-approval step. Clinics (not hospitals) also need "one registered nurse for every two doctors".
Your MOHAP evaluation costs
Fixed figures are MOHAP's; the Prometric and DataFlow amounts are editable because no current official figure is published. Enter what you are quoted, and today's exchange rates.
| MOHAP evaluation fee (nurses, Nov 2025) | 400 AED |
| DataFlow verification (AED 1,200 on a Dec 2024 page) | AED |
| Prometric exam fee (USD 130 on the 2021 sheet) | USD |
The licence fee (AED 1,000) and application fee (AED 100) are paid by a private employing facility, not by the nurse, so they are not included.
What the evaluation letter lets you do
The evaluation letter is the document employers ask for. MOHAP's FAQ gives it five years' validity, "provided there is no interruption in experience more than two years", so you can pass the exam first and job-hunt afterwards. MOHAP will also verify it for another country's regulator (AED 100, instant) if you later move abroad. What it does not do is let you work: practising needs the licence, which only a MOHAP-licensed employer can apply for, after a security approval through the MOHAP office in its emirate.
Renewal and CME
| Rule | What the sources say |
|---|---|
| CME/CPD for nurses | At least 20 hours a year (PQR 2.2; MOHAP's 2024 renewal page) |
| Who renews | The facility applies, with all required CME in the same specialty domain |
| Government facilities | Licence "will be automatically renewed on the expiry date" |
| Renewal time and fee | 1 working day; private facilities: application AED 100 + AED 1,000 for nurses |
| Licence validity period | Not stated on MOHAP's pages |
From MOHAP's renewal page (Dec 2025 capture) and the PQR.
Other MOHAP services nurses use
| Service | What it does |
|---|---|
| Transfer licence from DHA/DOH | For a nurse with an active DHA or DOH licence; 2 working days; licence fee AED 1,000 (private) |
| Change of title | E.g. assistant nurse to RN after a new evaluation; AED 100; instant |
| Verification of registration for use abroad | MOHAP verifies your nursing evaluation letter for another country; AED 100; instant |
From MOHAP service pages (captures of Jan–Mar 2026).
Before you start
- Get a UAE PASS login sorted early — the evaluation runs through it.
- Collect transcripts, experience letters and a Good Standing Certificate under six months old.
- Check your gap of practice against the PQR and MOHAP's 2-year licensing condition.
- Budget for DataFlow and Prometric on top of the AED 400 evaluation fee.
Practise it, don't just read it
The exam is the step you control. Timed practice across the core nursing subjects is the best use of the DataFlow waiting time.
The ProSyllabus MOH UAE nursing library has topic quizzes for Fundamentals of Nursing, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Pharmacology, Maternal and Newborn, Paediatric and Community Health Nursing, Infection Prevention and UAE Health Regulations — the first one is free.
What is the MOHAP evaluation fee for nurses?
AED 400 for nurses and midwives, according to MOHAP's evaluation page (November 2025 capture).
How long does MOHAP evaluation take?
The 5 working days on MOHAP's Nov 2025 page is the review step only. Its December 2024 nursing page put the whole evaluation, including DataFlow and exam booking, at about 30 working days.
Who applies for the MOHAP nursing licence?
The employing facility, once you hold a valid MOHAP evaluation and have accepted its job offer.
What is the MOHAP licence fee for nurses?
AED 1,000 for nurses in private facilities, plus an AED 100 application fee, paid by the facility.
How much is DataFlow for MOH UAE nurses?
The only MOHAP figure is AED 1,200 for private-sector applicants, on a December 2024 page. Check the current price when you apply.
How many CME hours do UAE nurses need?
At least 20 CME/CPD hours a year under PQR 2.2.
How long is the MOHAP evaluation letter valid?
Five years, provided there is no break in experience of more than two years.
Can I move from a DHA licence to MOHAP?
Yes. MOHAP's transfer service accepts an active DHA or DOH licence; a licence expired for more than six months is not transferable under the PQR.
Do I need UAE PASS for MOHAP evaluation?
Yes. MOHAP's evaluation service starts with a UAE PASS login on its website or app. Its pages do not explain how an applicant outside the UAE without an Emirates ID obtains one — ask MOHAP or your recruiter.
Do new nursing graduates need training before the MOHAP exam?
Not if less than two years have passed since graduation, according to MOHAP's FAQ; they can take the evaluation exam directly.
How long does the MOHAP licence take once I have a job?
MOHAP gives 1–2 working days for the facility's licensing application, once the evaluation, DataFlow and security approval are in place.
More in this series
- MOH UAE nursing exam: what MOHAP publishes
- MOH UAE nurse eligibility for Indian nurses
- MOH UAE nursing attempts, exemptions, transfer
- Indian nurses to the UAE: emigration clearance
- MOH UAE nursing notice board — official updates
- DHA registered nurse exam: pattern, pass mark and references
- DHA vs Kuwait vs DOH nursing exams compared
- Indian nurses and Kuwait: emigration clearance
Sources
- official — MOHAP — Evaluation of Health Professional (service page, archived 16 Nov 2025)
- official — MOHAP — Healthcare Professional Evaluation, with FAQ (archived 15 Jun 2025)
- official — MOHAP — healthcare professional evaluation infographic (Feb 2025, archived)
- official — MOHAP — renewal of registration certificate, nursing and midwifery (archived 4 Dec 2024)
- official — MOHAP — Licensing and Re-licensing of a Health Professional (archived 21 Jan 2026)
- official — MOHAP — Renewal of Health Professional License (archived 9 Dec 2025)
- official — MOHAP — renewal of licences for nursing and medical professionals (archived 2 Dec 2024)
- official — MOHAP — Transfer License from DHA/DoH (archived 5 Mar 2026)
- official — MOHAP — Change Title of Licensed Health Professional (archived 21 Jan 2026)
- official — MOHAP — verification of a nursing registration for use abroad (archived 11 Dec 2025)
- official — MOHAP — Health Professional Evaluation service fees (Nov 2021, archived)
- official — Unified Healthcare Professional Qualification Requirements (PQR), 3rd version, April 2025 (DHA-hosted)
official = a document published by the conducting body. reported = a news or coaching site we could not check against an original. Where sources disagree this page says so rather than picking one.
