How to Convert or Transfer DHA License to HAAD?

We all know that the unification of Medical licenses in UAE was finalized and started this year. It is good news for medical professionals about the Memorandum of Understanding between Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and the Health Authority of Abu Dhabi (HAAD).

An agreement is signed where a medical professional will be able to convert or transfer a medical license from one issuing authority to another, for example – from DHA License to HAAD License or DOH

In a nutshell, this change is to revive the recognition of medical licenses of health care professionals across the region.

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Step-by-Step Procedure to Convert DHA License to HAAD License

First, you would need a Good Standing certificate. It will cost 510 AED for normal process and it is available from your DHA account. Fees will be 1010 aed ( 2 -3 working days).

  • Create an account in the Data Flow HAAD License section. Fill up the profile and upload all necessary documents required.
  • You should have your data flow report from DHA which is available in the DHA account under the section of PSV. If you don’t have this report you can always request it by sending an email to [email protected].
  • If you don’t have any sponsor up to now you can simply put in self-applicant. The process will be pretty simple if you have a sponsor at this stage.
  • Now you should expect a Payment notification from HAAD Data Flow. As you have the PSV report with you already, you can send them back your PSV report back to their email and wait for the next step
  • As a next step, HAAD will send you an email with your login details and a direct link to the HAAD website. Now login with the details sent to you into the online HAAD portal.
  • Now upload and fill up again all necessary documents. Wait for their email or you can always check the status of the application submitted to your HAAD account

We have tried our best to get you through the process to convert the DHA License to the HAAD license easily. Even if you need our assistance and any help at any stage you can always contact us to help you to transfer your DHA license to your HAAD license easily.

This process to convert a DHA license to HAAD License is more or less similar for most medical fields including Pharmacists, Assistant Pharmacists, nurses, Radiologists, Dentists etc.

Since this DHA and HAAD agreement things are getting simpler. It will open doors for more jobs in recent future. Many candidates and health professionals also wish to unify the examination process of DHA, HAAD License and MOH Uae.

This service allows medical facilities to apply for the transfer of the licenses of nursing practitioners and medical professionals from one medical facility to another.

Benefits of 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

Things are getting simpler but still, some questions are asked on how to convert a DHA license to HAAD License, where to start the conversion process? what are the requirements for the transfer of license, what are the fees, how many days are needed to complete this whole process of transfer?. You will find the answers to these questions as we are providing this information to those who can benefit from this memorandum.

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Things to remember

This step is quite important before you start the procedure to convert a DHA License to HAAD License as you can’t start your procedure just after passing your DHA Exam. First, you have to be on a job with a DHA License. Secondly, you should spend at least 6 months on the job. And fulfil the requirements needed for the transfer.

Healthcare professionals with only eligibility letters can also convert to HAAD License or MOH.

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

22 Comments

  1. 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

  2. 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

    1. 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?

  3. What about moh liscence to haad conversion.is this possible

  4. What about moh liscence to haad conversion.is this possible

  5. i have dha eligibility letter only.can i convert to moh licence.what all the requirements needed

  6. You can right an email to authorities to know exact reason.

  7. You can right an email to authorities to know exact reason.

  8. Yes she can convert from DOH to DHA and DHA to DOH.

  9. Yes she can convert from DOH to DHA and DHA to DOH.

  10. 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 )

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

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