About the authority
Sharjah's own health regulator - the newest UAE authority, licensing professionals for Sharjah-based facilities.
The Sharjah Health Authority is the UAE's newest emirate-level regulator, carving Sharjah's healthcare licensing out of the federal MOHAP system for facilities under its jurisdiction. If your employer is an SHA-registered Sharjah facility, this is your pathway.
Because SHA is young, its processes borrow heavily from the established UAE playbook - Dataflow verification, a Prometric MCQ, employer-linked activation. Candidates who've been through DHA or MOHAP will find the flow familiar.
One practical note: some Sharjah facilities still licence under MOHAP depending on their registration. Confirm with the employer which authority governs their facility before opening any file.
Title tiers
SHA classifies clinicians by seniority. Your tier drives eligibility, exam blueprint and salary bands.
General Practitioner
2 years post-internshipEntry tier for general clinical practice.
Specialist
3 years in specialty post-boardRecognised board certification with documented specialty practice - same recognition lists as the wider UAE.
Consultant
5+ years post-specialtySenior tier with sub-specialty depth and leadership evidence.
Eligibility
- Recognised qualification + SHA-listed institution
- Experience per title tier
- Good Standing Certificate
Document checklist
Get these ready before you open your SHA file - missing or mis-formatted documents are the #1 reason applications stall.
Identity
- •Passport (bio page + UAE visa/entry stamp)
- •Emirates ID (if resident)
- •Passport-size photograph
Qualifications
- •Primary degree + transcripts
- •Internship completion certificate
- •Specialty board certificate per tier
Experience
- •Continuous experience letters with exact dates and HR contacts
Professional standing
- •Good Standing Certificate (within 6 months)
- •Valid home-country licence
- •BLS / ACLS as applicable
Attestations
- •Home MOFA attestation
- •UAE Embassy attestation in the issuing country
- •MOFA UAE final attestation
Licensing process
- 1
SHA account & file
Register through the SHA portal or a sponsoring Sharjah facility.
- 2
Dataflow verification
Standard PSV report submitted to SHA.
- 3
Prometric MCQ
Sit the SHA-blueprinted Prometric assessment for your cadre.
- 4
Licence issuance
Practice permit issued after exam pass and facility linking.
Detailed timeline
Realistic durations for each milestone. Ranges assume no document issues - add a few weeks if attestation or Dataflow re-verification is needed.
Exam at a glance
Fee breakdown
Indicative out-of-pocket costs in USD. Actual charges vary slightly by title tier, currency exchange, and any employer reimbursement policy.
| Item | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
SHA application / evaluation | $60 – $130 |
Dataflow PSV report | $220 – $320 |
SHA Prometric exam | $180 – $260 |
Licence issuance | $190 – $330 |
Total out-of-pocket (indicative) | $470 – $910 |
Let us handle it for you
Prefer to skip the paperwork? Hand your SHA file to our licensing team - one flat fee, one point of contact, one clear timeline.
First Medical Consultancy - SHA licensing service
All-in-oneWe handle Dataflow prep, document review, application submission and follow-up until your licence is issued. Flat fee - no per-document surprises.
Renewal & CME
Renewal through the SHA portal, typically employer-managed. Keep CME logs current - SHA audits at renewal.
Common rejection reasons (and how to avoid them)
Patterns we see repeatedly across candidate files. Fixing these before submission saves weeks of back-and-forth.
SHA guides
In-depth articles from our licensing team on the SHA route, from eligibility to the exam.
- DHA vs MOHAP vs DOH: Which UAE License to Get FirstDHA is the only UAE licence you can start without an employer, DOH adds a consultant panel, MOHAP covers the other five emirates. How to choose.
- DataFlow Verification 2026: Documents, Cost and TimelineWhat DataFlow checks, the documents each GCC authority needs, what it costs, how long it really takes, and the six flags that stall a file for months.
- Good Standing Certificate: What It Is and How to Get ItThe Good Standing Certificate expires faster than any other licensing document, and re-ordering it mid process is the most avoidable delay there is.
Practice question banks for the SHA exam
SHA accepts the same Prometric paper as the other Prometric-based GCC regulators, so preparation carries between them. Each bank below follows the published blueprint chapter by chapter.
- EMT7004 Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- ONC5900 Specialist Oncology
- OMS5351 Specialist Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- MID5101 Assistant Midwife
- PAC6092 Acupuncture Practitioner
- EMREE120 Emirates Medical Residency Entrance Exam (EMREE)
- CCP7001 Critical Care Paramedic (CCP)
- ORT5971 Specialist Orthopedic Surgery
- ORS5941 Specialist Oral Surgery
- RNT0312 Registered Nurse
Frequently asked questions
SHA ya MOHAP - Sharjah mein kaunsa licence chahiye?+
Does my MOHAP or DHA Dataflow transfer to SHA?+
How long does the SHA process take?+
Can I work in Dubai with an SHA licence?+
Ready to start your SHA journey?
Take the eligibility check, about 30 seconds. We'll map your documents, flag any gaps, and give you a realistic timeline.