DOH Exam Fees 2026 - Abu Dhabi Cost Breakdown
If you are planning Abu Dhabi licensing, this page helps you estimate DOH exam cost correctly. The most practical approach is to separate the Prometric exam fee from the application fee and DataFlow verification cost, since candidates often only budget for one of the three.
DOH Prometric exam fee pattern (category-based)
Physicians and dentists
Commonly cited around AED 500 for the Prometric exam sitting.
Nurses and allied health
Commonly cited around AED 300–400, depending on category.
Sheryan-style application fee
A separate portal application fee, commonly cited around AED 200.
Total DOH cost planning (beyond exam fee)
Exam booking: Prometric CBT payment based on your DOH category — around AED 300–500 depending on profession.
DataFlow verification: Commonly cited around AED 935 for nurses and AED 1,235 for doctors/dentists.
Application and licensing fees: A separate portal application fee plus final license issuance fees on top of the exam and verification costs.
Overall estimate: Total DOH licensing costs are commonly reported in the range of roughly AED 2,200 to AED 3,000 or more, depending on your profession.
Accuracy note
These figures are commonly reported estimates, not a single official published fee table we could directly verify for every category. Fee values can differ by profession, title, and policy updates — always use your live DOH portal and Prometric screens as the final payable source before payment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DOH exam fee in Abu Dhabi?
The DOH Prometric exam fee is commonly cited around AED 300–400 for nurses and around AED 500 for dentists and physicians, though exact amounts vary by category. Always confirm your live payable amount in the DOH booking workflow before payment.
What is the total DOH licensing cost, not just the exam?
Total DOH licensing costs, including the application fee, DataFlow verification, and exam fee, are commonly reported in the range of roughly AED 2,200 to AED 3,000 or more, depending on your profession and category.
How much does DataFlow cost for DOH?
DataFlow primary source verification is commonly cited around AED 935 for nurses and around AED 1,235 for doctors and dentists, in addition to the Sheryan-style application and exam fees.
Is there a separate application fee besides the exam?
Yes. A portal application fee (commonly cited around AED 200) is typically charged alongside the exam fee and DataFlow verification cost as part of the overall DOH licensing budget.
Do fees differ between doctors, nurses, and dentists?
Yes. Prometric exam fees and DataFlow verification costs both vary by profession category. Confirm your exact category fee before paying, rather than assuming the physician rate applies to nursing or allied health.
Related pages
References
- Abu Dhabi TAMM government services platform: tamm.abudhabi
- Prometric DOH testing partner page: DOH testing page
Prepare with GulfMedExams
The steps above handle DOH paperwork; timed MCQ practice handles exam day. GulfMedExams offers Prometric-style questions with explanations — many doctors drill here after each licensing milestone.
Book Prometric only after several stable mock sessions on GulfMedExams — not after one strong practice day.
Quick answer
DOH (formerly HAAD) licensing in Abu Dhabi covers eligibility, credential verification, Prometric exam, and final DOH approval. Confirm requirements for your exact profession.
This guide is written for doctors preparing for DOH licensing in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Requirements change — always confirm fees, deadlines, and eligibility on official authority portals before booking your exam slot.
DOH licensing hub — related steps
Each page in this hub covers one step in depth. Follow the full pathway rather than relying on a single article — this reduces gaps that cause retakes and delays.
DOH — practical notes for doctors
This page supports one part of your Abu Dhabi, UAE licensing journey. Combine it with official Department of Health – Abu Dhabi communication, your employer HR checklist, and consistent MCQ practice before the Prometric sitting.
What to verify on official channels
Before acting on any third-party guide (including this one), confirm your profession category, document list, and fee schedule directly with Department of Health – Abu Dhabi. Policies in Abu Dhabi, UAE are updated without always being reflected in older blog posts.
If your profile involves gaps in practice, multiple registrations, or credentials from several countries, expect additional review steps — generic checklists may not cover your case.
Next step — exam practice
Turn licensing research into exam-ready performance
Reading guides alone rarely converts to exam performance. After you confirm Department of Health – Abu Dhabi requirements, use GulfMedExams to drill Prometric-style MCQs with explanations, track weak systems, and revisit high-yield topics before booking your slot.
Prometric MCQ practice
Timed sessions, explanations, and progress tracking for DOH and all Gulf exams.
Verified exam repeats
Candidate-submitted recalls organised by exam — use alongside structured MCQ banks.
Requirements, fees, and timelines change. This page is educational — always confirm your category-specific rules on official authority portals before paying verification or exam fees.