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DHA Exam for Jordanian Nurses & Doctors

How Jordanian nurses and doctors get licensed by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) in United Arab Emirates — which Jordan qualifications are accepted, DataFlow from Jordan, fees in JOD and where to sit the exam.

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Platform
Prometric
Format
150 MCQs, single best answer
Pass Score
60% (title-dependent)
Exam Fee
$240 – $280
Avg. Timeline
8-16 weeks
DataFlow from Jordan
4–7 weeks

Jordan flagThe DHA pathway from Jordan

Jordanian doctors, nurses and pharmacists have a long history in Gulf healthcare, especially in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE, and native Arabic is a genuine advantage for patient-facing and leadership roles. GCC regulators recognise the Jordanian Board and Arab Board directly, and BSc Nursing from Jordanian universities classifies as RN without complication.

The paperwork side is usually straightforward — the main issues are translation and attestation of Arabic-language Ministry documents. The exam itself is delivered in English regardless of nationality, so preparation should focus on English-language MCQ practice for the specific authority blueprint.

Licenses every healthcare professional practising in the Emirate of Dubai - physicians, dentists, nurses, pharmacists and allied health. Read the full DHA licensing guide and the United Arab Emirates licensing overview for the complete document checklist.

Which Jordanian qualifications DHA accepts

Recognition rules are set by DHA and change over time — treat this as a starting map, not a guarantee, and confirm your own title with the free eligibility check.

Nurses
Degree route
  • BSc Nursing (4-year) from a Jordanian university
  • MSc Nursing for senior and specialist tiers
Diploma route
  • Associate (community-college) nursing diploma — usually mapped to Assistant Nurse / Nurse Technician
ClassificationBSc Nursing with council registration is accepted as Registered Nurse across the GCC, including SCFHS. Associate-degree nurses are typically routed to technician or assistant titles.
Doctors
Basic qualification (GP tier)

MBBS / MD from a recognised Jordanian university (or a recognised foreign degree with Jordanian equivalency), plus internship and Ministry of Health / Jordan Medical Association registration

Usually accepted for Specialist
  • Jordanian Board (Jordan Medical Council specialty certification)
  • Arab Board certification
  • MRCP / FRCS, American or European boards
Usually not enough on its own
  • Residency completion without passing the Jordanian Board or Arab Board is usually read as Registrar / GP-plus
  • Diploma-level postgraduate certificates without a board

Pharmacists

BPharm or PharmD (5–6 year) from a recognised university with Jordan Pharmacists Association registration.

Allied health

BSc Physiotherapy, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Radiography or Nutrition from a recognised university with Ministry of Health registration.

The DHA process from Jordan

  1. 1

    Create Sheryan account

    Register on Sheryan (DHA's unified professional portal) with your Emirates ID or passport.

  2. 2

    Dataflow verification

    Submit degree, transcripts, licence, experience letters and Good Standing for primary source verification. Takes 4-8 weeks.

  3. 3

    Book Prometric exam

    Once Dataflow clears, DHA issues an Eligibility ID. Book your slot on Prometric - Dubai, home country or any international centre.

  4. 4

    Pass the exam

    Score at or above the DHA cut-off for your title level (typically 60%). Result is instant on-screen.

  5. 5

    Employer sponsorship & activation

    A DHA-licensed facility submits your activation request. Licence issued within days.

Jordan-specific notes

Good Standing councils
  • Nurses: Jordanian Nursing Council (JNC) / Jordan Nurses & Midwives Council
  • Doctors: Jordan Medical Council (JMC) / Jordan Medical Association
  • Pharmacists: Jordan Pharmacists Association / Ministry of Health
  • Allied: Ministry of Health registration / relevant professional association
DataFlow & attestation

Verification of Jordan-issued documents typically takes 4–7 weeks — the longest single step in the DHA process.

Documents typically need Ministry of Higher Education (for degrees) and Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Amman) attestation, then destination-embassy attestation.

Prometric centres in Jordan
Amman

Once DHA issues your eligibility ID you can book any of these centres — or any Prometric centre in the Gulf — from your Prometric account. Centre availability changes; book as early as your preparation allows.

Fees in JOD

Indicative conversions at roughly JD0.71 per US dollar. All figures are approximate — authorities and Prometric charge in their own currency and rates move.

ItemUSDJOD
DataFlow primary-source verification
Depends on the number of documents and how many Jordan issuers must be contacted
$300 – $650≈ JD213 – JD462
DHA application / evaluation
Some authorities bundle this with licence issuance
$30 – $120≈ JD21 – JD85
DHA Prometric exam
Paid to Prometric at booking; higher for senior tiers
$240 – $280≈ JD170 – JD199
Licence / registration issuance
Title-dependent; often employer-reimbursed
$270 – $1,100≈ JD192 – JD781
Total (indicative)$840 – $2,150≈ JD596 – JD1,530

Excludes attestation, certified translations, courier, travel to the exam centre and any re-sit fees. The DHA exam fee shown ($240 – $280, about ≈ JD170 – JD199) comes from the authority's published range.

Common problems for Jordanian applicants

  • Ministry of Health registration documents issued in Arabic without certified English translations
  • Jordanian Board certificates issued before the current Jordan Medical Council format that verifiers must confirm manually
  • Experience letters from the Ministry of Health or Royal Medical Services that don't list HR contact details
  • Name mismatch between passport, degree certificate and council registration (a missing middle name or a different spelling is enough to stall DataFlow)
  • Experience letters that don't state the hospital's bed count, your exact dates or the HR office contact details verifiers will phone
  • Internship or house-job time counted as post-qualification experience — every GCC authority counts experience only after full registration
  • Lapsed or un-renewed home-council registration at the time the Good Standing Certificate is requested

Most of these are cheap to fix before DataFlow starts and expensive afterwards — the free eligibility check flags them from your documents.

DHA FAQs for Jordanian nurses & doctors

Can Jordanian nurses with a diploma apply for the DHA exam?›

BSc Nursing with council registration is accepted as Registered Nurse across the GCC, including SCFHS. Associate-degree nurses are typically routed to technician or assistant titles. Run the free eligibility check to see the exact title DHA is likely to assign before you pay for DataFlow.

Which Jordanian specialist qualifications does DHA accept for doctors?›

DHA typically recognises Jordanian Board (Jordan Medical Council specialty certification); Arab Board certification; MRCP / FRCS, American or European boards. Residency completion without passing the Jordanian Board or Arab Board is usually read as Registrar / GP-plus.

Can I sit the DHA exam in Jordan?›

Yes. Once DHA issues your eligibility, you can book any authorised Prometric centre — in Jordan that means Amman. Most Jordanian candidates pass the exam at home before travelling to United Arab Emirates.

How long does DataFlow take for documents from Jordan?›

Typically 4–7 weeks for Jordan-issued documents, because verifiers must hear back from Jordanian Nursing Council (JNC), Jordan Medical Council (JMC) and your university. The whole DHA journey usually runs 8-16 weeks end-to-end.

How much does the DHA licence cost in JOD?›

The DHA exam fee is $240 – $280 (about ≈ JD170 – JD199). Add DataFlow (roughly ≈ JD213 – JD462) and licence issuance, and most Jordanian candidates budget ≈ JD596 – JD1,530 in total before attestation and courier costs. Figures are approximate and move with the exchange rate.

Which Jordan councils issue the Good Standing Certificate DHA needs?›

Nurses: Jordanian Nursing Council (JNC) / Jordan Nurses & Midwives Council. Doctors: Jordan Medical Council (JMC) / Jordan Medical Association. Pharmacists: Jordan Pharmacists Association / Ministry of Health. DHA expects the certificate to be no older than 6 months at review, so request it close to your submission date.

Ready to start your DHA licence from Jordan?

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