Find your regulator
The UAE has different healthcare regulators depending on where you plan to work, including DHA, DOH and MOHAP.
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UAE NURSING LICENSING & ELIGIBILITY
Understand your next step towards a UAE nursing licence.
Planning your nursing career in the UAE? Start with an overview of licensing and eligibility, then explore independent specialist support for your circumstances.
The basics of UAE nursing licensing
Your route depends on the regulator, professional title and your individual background. Use official guidance to understand the requirements before starting an application.
Check your eligibility
Your qualifications, registration and professional experience can affect which nursing roles and licensing routes you're eligible for.
Prepare your documents
You may need to provide qualifications, registration details, employment evidence and complete verification or assessments.
SPECIALIST LICENSING SUPPORT
Need help with your UAE nursing licence?
Natalie at ICMG offers independent specialist support with UAE nursing licensing and eligibility.
If you need help understanding how licensing requirements apply to your background, speak with Natalie about the support available through ICMG.
ICMG is a separate, independent business. The Ambitious Nurse does not provide specialist licensing or eligibility assessments. Any licensing support you arrange with ICMG is provided by ICMG, not The Ambitious Nurse.
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