MOHAP Licence for Doctors 2026: GP, Specialist and Consultant Requirements, the MOH Prometric Exam, Fees by Grade and Where You Can Work

Many doctors still call it the "MOH licence". It is issued by the federal Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) and is the licence for doctors working in federal government facilities and in the Northern Emirates: Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah. Sharjah is split, with some facilities now under the Sharjah Health Authority (SHA guide). Dubai needs DHA and Abu Dhabi needs DOH.

MOHAP is often the cheapest and most flexible UAE route, which is why many doctors start here and later move to Dubai or Abu Dhabi. This guide covers the physician route as it stands in October 2026.

Eligibility by grade

Grade	Typical requirement
General Practitioner	Recognised MBBS/MD, completed internship, about 2 years of clinical experience after internship
Specialist	Recognised postgraduate qualification plus the post-qualification experience required for its tier
Consultant	Recognised higher qualification and substantial experience at specialist level

MOHAP uses the same unified UAE qualification framework as DHA and DOH, so a title granted by one authority usually matches the others. Check your degree in postgraduate recognition and run the free eligibility check before paying any fee.

The MOHAP process, step by step

1. Evaluation request. You or a sponsoring facility submit an evaluation request on MOHAP's online licensing services, with passport, degree, internship, registration, experience certificates, postgraduate certificates and a Good Standing Certificate. 3–7 days to open.
2. DataFlow verification. Usually 5–8 weeks, faster if you are transferring verified documents from DHA or DOH (DataFlow guide).
3. Eligibility and exam booking. Once eligibility is issued, book the MOHAP exam with Prometric. 1–2 weeks.
4. Exam. The result appears on screen at the end.
5. Licence issuance. Pay the issuance fee. The licence is activated when a MOHAP-registered facility links you as an employee. 1–2 weeks.

Allow 2.5–4 months with clean documents.

The MOHAP exam for doctors

• Format: computer-based single-best-answer MCQs, usually around 150 items in about 3 hours for physicians.
• Pass mark: about 60%.
• Delivery: Prometric centres in the UAE and abroad, including India, Pakistan, Egypt and the Philippines.
• Exemptions: holders of certain recognised qualifications may be exempt (exemptions).

Prepare with the MOHAP exam for doctors page, the General Practice bank and how to pass on the first attempt. Exam windows are on the MOHAP exam dates page.

MOHAP fees for doctors by grade (2026)

Grade	Exam (USD)	Exam (AED)	Licence issuance (USD)	Licence issuance (AED)	Licence issuance (INR)
General Practitioner	USD 180–240	AED 660–880	USD 190–330	AED 700–1,210	INR 16,500–29,000
Specialist	USD 215–290	AED 790–1,070	USD 285–495	AED 1,050–1,820	INR 25,000–43,500
Consultant	USD 290–385	AED 1,070–1,410	USD 455–790	AED 1,670–2,900	INR 40,000–69,500

Every grade also pays for the evaluation request and DataFlow:

Item	USD	AED	INR	PKR	EGP	Who usually pays
MOHAP evaluation request	USD 55–110	AED 200–400	INR 4,840–9,680	PKR 15,500–31,000	EGP 2,700–5,390	Usually the employer
DataFlow verification	USD 220–320	AED 810–1,180	INR 19,500–28,000	PKR 61,500–89,500	EGP 11,000–15,500	Candidate

All figures are approximate 2026 ranges, converted at fixed rates (USD 1 = AED 3.67, 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.

A GP typically pays about USD 650–1,000 in official fees in total. The full schedule for every profession is in MOHAP exam fees 2026, and the licence fee calculator works out your exact total.

Where MOHAP doctors work and what they earn

Government hospitals in the Northern Emirates are run by Emirates Health Services. Private hospitals, polyclinics and medical centres in Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and parts of Sharjah also hire MOHAP-licensed doctors. Living costs are lower than in Dubai, and many doctors live in Sharjah or Ajman and keep their options open for a later move.

Grade	Monthly (AED)	USD	INR	PKR	EGP
General Practitioner	AED 15,000–30,000	USD 4,080–8,170	INR 359,500–719,000	PKR 1,143,500–2,287,500	EGP 200,000–400,500
Specialist	AED 30,000–60,000	USD 8,170–16,500	INR 719,000–1,437,500	PKR 2,287,500–4,574,500	EGP 400,500–800,500
Consultant	AED 60,000–120,000	USD 16,500–32,500	INR 1,437,500–2,875,500	PKR 4,574,500–9,149,000	EGP 800,500–1,601,000

Salaries are approximate 2026 monthly, tax-free ranges for a mid-experience (3–5 year) hire, blended from published pay scales, recruiter ranges and offers our placement team has seen. Home-currency figures use fixed rates (USD 1 = AED 3.67, SAR 3.75, QAR 3.64, INR 88, PKR 280, PHP 57). Always go by the offer letter.

Offers in the Northern Emirates usually sit in the lower half of these UAE-wide bands, especially for GPs in private clinics. Specialty detail is in doctor salary in the UAE.

Common reasons MOHAP files are delayed

• Applying to the wrong authority. A MOHAP licence does not cover Dubai or Abu Dhabi, and some Sharjah facilities need SHA. Confirm the facility's regulator in writing first.
• Facility scope mismatch. Some clinics are licensed only for GP services, so a specialist application against them is refused.
• Old DataFlow report. Reports older than about six months often need the Good Standing part re-verified.
• Experience letters without exact dates. The most common problem in every UAE file.

Next steps

Check your title with the eligibility check, read how to get a doctor job in the UAE, and join the doctor talent pool so UAE employers can find you. The MOHAP authority page is kept up to date.

Frequently asked questions

Is the MOH licence the same as the MOHAP licence?

Yes. MOH is the older name still used by many candidates. The authority is the Ministry of Health and Prevention.

Can a MOHAP-licensed doctor work in Dubai?

No. Dubai requires a DHA licence. Your MOHAP file and DataFlow can shorten the DHA application (transfer guide).

Is the MOHAP exam easier than the DHA exam?

The content and pass mark are similar. MOHAP is mainly cheaper and often faster, not easier.

Do I need a job offer to apply to MOHAP?

You can start the evaluation yourself, but the licence becomes active only when a MOHAP-registered facility employs you.

How long is a MOHAP licence valid?

Usually one year, renewed through the employer with CME hours under the MOHAP framework (renewal guide).