United Arab Emirates

UAE Career Pathway

Tell us where and as what you want to practise. We show straight away whether an automated preliminary check exists for that exact route.

Find your route

The emirate alone does not decide your regulator — the facility’s licensing authority does. Choose “I’m not sure” wherever it applies.

Emirate (optional)

Licensing authority of the facility

Profession

Exact professional title

Application type

Choose the regulator, profession, title and application type to see what is available for your route.

Automated checks available now

General Practitioner, new application, medical degree from outside the UAE on the standard route.

DHA

Dubai Health Authority — General Practitioner

For facilities licensed by DHA.

Check DHA GP requirements

DoH

Department of Health – Abu Dhabi — General Practitioner

For facilities licensed by DoH.

Check DoH GP requirements

SHA

Sharjah Health Authority — General Practitioner

For facilities licensed by SHA.

Check SHA GP requirements

Browse by profession

Choose a profession to pick your exact title above. Automated checks for other professions, titles, application types and MOHAP are being added in stages; until then you will see official guidance and can send an enquiry.

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Licensing, examination, visa and employment decisions remain with the relevant authorities and employers. PMC does not guarantee licences or job placement.