In UAE, medical licenses services across all emirates were unified in year 2014. Since then medical professionals including doctors and allied can secure a job with any of MOH, HAAD (DOH) or DHA licenses.
This provided the recognition of medical licenses of health care professionals across the region.
HAAD or DOH Difference
The Health Authority of Abu Dhabi (HAAD) has been renamed the Department of Health (DOH), and the HAAD examination is now referred to as the DOH exam.
When you can convert your license?
If you meet following requirement you are eligible to start your application for DOH License conversion.
- Valid Medical License: You need to have a valid DHA or MOHAP medical license. Just having an eligibility letter is not enough.
- Work for Three Months: Before you can transfer your license, you must work in the related Emirate for at least three months.
- Good Standing Certificate: You must get a good standing certificate from DHA or MOHAP. You can get this certificate online and it usually takes 2 to 5 working days.
Step-by-Step Procedure to Convert DHA License to HAAD License
Visit Website
- Go to the official Dataflow website.
Sign Up/Login
- Sign up or log in to your account.
- Ensure you have the Unique Identity Number (UIN) before logging in (new users receive UIN via email after registration).
Application Dashboard
- Navigate to the Application Dashboard.
- Go to Add New Case > Report Reissuance Package.
Link Request to Data Flow Case
- In the popup window, enter your Data Flow Case number, Date of Birth, and Passport Number.
- Click validate.
Upload Additional Documents
- In the next popup, upload additional documents if any.
- Ensure documents are clearly scanned and uncropped.
- Mention the Name of the Issuing Authority for each document.
- Fill in Category, Major, and Profession details, then click “Next”.
Review Details
- Review all details before proceeding as they cannot be changed once uploaded.
Upload Personal Details
- Upload a clear copy of your passport and a passport-size photo.
- Note that documents from the previous case will be synced with the application.
Make Payment
- Proceed to make the payment.
Last steps include signing your Eligibility report digitally. Make sure you regularly check status of your application.
Benefits of DOH License Conversion/Transfer
- To revive recognition of medical licenses of health care professionals under one umbrella.
- Unification of opportunities across the Emirates.
- Reduced steps for employers to find new healthcare professionals without converting health license
Doctors, Nurses, Radiologists, and Dentists can also convert their DHA license into DOH with this simple process.
FAQs for HAAD License Conversion
Here are some commonly asked questions about the DHA to HAAD conversion process and requirements.
What’s the average timeframe for DHA to HAAD license transfer?
On average, it requires 2-3 business days to produce the certificate.
What does HAAD stands for ?
HAAD stands for Health Authority of Abu Dhabi. It’s the regulatory body responsible for the healthcare system in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
What is HAAD License?
HAAD License stands for Health Authority of Abu Dhabi License. It’s a mandatory license required for healthcare professionals who wish to practice legally within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, including Abu Dhabi city and Al Ain. It’s issued by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DOH), formerly known as HAAD.
What does DHA stand for?
This is the government agency responsible for regulating and overseeing the healthcare sector in the Emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, similar to HAAD.
What is DHA License?
It’s a mandatory license required for healthcare professionals who wish to practice legally within the Emirate of Dubai. It’s issued by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA)
What is Data Flow?
This is a company that provides background screening and verification services. It works with MOH UAE, HAAD, and DHA for verification of your documents from their original issuer in the origin country of the candidate.
What does PSV stands for?
PSV stands for Primary Source Vverification.This is a process used in healthcare and other industries to verify the qualifications and credentials of individuals
Hi..
I failed haad in 2010 that time I was on a visit visa.
Presently I have been working in Dubai for nearly 10 years.
I got a job in Cleveland and it is submitted for a licence transfer.
Status is TAMM is preliminary…
Is there any problem for the transfer
Hi..
I failed haad in 2010 that time I was on a visit visa.
Presently I have been working in Dubai for nearly 10 years.
I got a job in Cleveland and it is submitted for a licence transfer.
Status is TAMM is preliminary…
Is there any problem for the transfer
Hello, can you please tell me of you could get your license because i have the same story and i want to apply for coverion. Is it possible or will they ask to take the exam again?
This is possible. You need to follow the process.
What about moh liscence to haad conversion.is this possible
What about moh liscence to haad conversion.is this possible
i have dha eligibility letter only.can i convert to moh licence.what all the requirements needed
You can right an email to authorities to know exact reason.
You can right an email to authorities to know exact reason.
Yes she can convert from DOH to DHA and DHA to DOH.
Yes she can convert from DOH to DHA and DHA to DOH.
my friend has been working under MOH Since 6years . Will she able to convert her license to DOH ( HAAD ) if she get a job in abudabi . she failed in haad exam in 2013 ( attempted only once )
Can i convert my MOH evaluation letter to DHA
Can i convert my MOH evaluation letter to DHA
Can i convert my MOH evaluation letter to DHA ?
Can i convert my MOH evaluation letter to DHA ?
Hi, when I came to uae I applied for both HAAD AND DHA DATAFLOW.I have already dataflow report from HAAD. BUT I have DHA license. Now I got offer in Alain. So can I convert my license to HAAD with same dataflow, which is from 2014.presently I am working in Dubai.
Hi, when I came to uae I applied for both HAAD AND DHA DATAFLOW.I have already dataflow report from HAAD. BUT I have DHA license. Now I got offer in Alain. So can I convert my license to HAAD with same dataflow, which is from 2014.presently I am working in Dubai.
What about converting license from MOH to HAAD?
What about converting license from MOH to HAAD?
First I have appeared for Haad exam in 2018 and two times in 2019 I failed 3 attempts.
In 2020 I have written Dha exam and passed I worked in Dubai and my DHA license activated. With 6 months active DHA license .
After one year 6 months in july 2021 I applied again in DOH for the transfer of DHA into DOH.
But my request for the transfer of license rejected.
How I will get license what is the other process to apply.
Will I get license or not.
First I have appeared for Haad exam in 2018 and two times in 2019 I failed 3 attempts.
In 2020 I have written Dha exam and passed I worked in Dubai and my DHA license activated. With 6 months active DHA license .
After one year 6 months in july 2021 I applied again in DOH for the transfer of DHA into DOH.
But my request for the transfer of license rejected.
How I will get license what is the other process to apply.
Will I get license or not.