DOH Exam Fees 2026: What the Abu Dhabi (HAAD) Licensing Exam on Pearson VUE, DataFlow and the Licence Cost for Nurses and Doctors — in USD, Dirhams, Indian Rupees and Pesos
The DOH Abu Dhabi licensing exam costs roughly USD 220–280 per attempt — about AED 810–1,030 or INR 19,500–24,500 — and is booked on Pearson VUE, not Prometric. This guide itemises every DOH fee for 2026 for nurses and doctors, including the DataFlow package and the consultant interview, with conversions to rupees and pesos.
Short answer: the DOH licensing exam costs roughly USD 220–280 per attempt — about AED 810–1,030, INR 19,500–24,500, PKR 61,500–78,500 or PHP 12,500–16,000. DOH is the Department of Health, Abu Dhabi, formerly HAAD. Its exam is delivered by Pearson VUE, so you will not find it in the Prometric scheduler.
Every DOH fee
| Item | USD | AED | INR | Who usually pays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamm / DOH account | Free | — | — | — |
| DataFlow verification (DOH package) | USD 240–340 | AED 880–1,250 | INR 21,000–30,000 | Candidate |
| DOH licensing exam (Pearson VUE) | USD 220–280 | AED 810–1,030 | INR 19,500–24,500 | Candidate |
| Consultant interview panel | USD 140–270 | AED 510–990 | INR 12,500–24,000 | Consultant tier and selected specialties only |
Licence issuance is paid when a facility activates the licence and is normally handled by the employer. For a nurse the out-of-pocket total before a job offer is typically USD 460–620.
All figures are approximate 2026 ranges, converted at fixed rates (USD 1 = INR 88, PKR 280, PHP 57). Authorities change fees without notice and your bank adds its own card charge, so confirm the amount on the official portal at the moment you pay.
Nurses
Registered nurses pay the base exam fee. The exam runs two to three hours and the pass mark is 60%. Requirements, timeline and the experience rule are in the DOH licence for nurses guide. A DOH pass does not need to be repeated if you later move to Dubai or the northern emirates — the licence is transferred (transfer guide).
Doctors
General practitioners and specialists sit at the upper end of the exam range. Consultants and some specialties face an interview panel in addition to, or instead of, the written exam; holders of top-tier qualifications may be exempt from the written paper (exemptions guide). The process is in the DOH exam guide and on the DOH page.
Paying from India, Pakistan or the Philippines
- Pearson VUE charges in US dollars by card. Your bank converts at its own rate and adds a 2–4% international fee.
- Indian cards are subject to the usual limits and tax collection on foreign remittances; keep the receipt.
- Pearson VUE centres operate in the major cities of all three countries. Search by city in the Pearson VUE scheduler after DOH issues your authorisation.
DOH, DHA or MOHAP — which is cheapest?
The exam fees are within about USD 60 of each other. MOHAP is usually the cheapest route overall and DHA the most expensive to activate. Choose by where the job is, not by the exam fee: see DHA vs MOHAP vs DOH and compare totals in the fee calculator or the 2026 fee guide.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the DOH exam fee for nurses?
Roughly USD 220–280 per attempt, about AED 810–1,030, paid to Pearson VUE when you book.
How much is the DOH exam fee in Indian rupees?
About INR 19,500–24,500 at 88 rupees to the dollar, plus your bank's card charge.
Is the DOH exam on Prometric?
No. DOH uses Pearson VUE for most categories. DHA, MOHAP and the other Gulf authorities use Prometric.
What does DOH stand for?
Department of Health, Abu Dhabi. It replaced the Health Authority Abu Dhabi, which is why the exam is still called the HAAD exam.
Is the DOH fee refunded if I fail?
No. Each attempt is charged in full.
Practice banks for this exam
Chapter-wise MCQs with written reasoning on every question, and timed mocks at the real pass mark.