QCHP Exam Fees 2026 - USD 244 & Related Costs
Quick answer
The QCHP/DHP Prometric qualifying exam fee is USD 244 from 1 January 2026 (Circular DHP/2024/10). A separate QAR 100 preliminary evaluation fee also applies. Confirm the live Prometric checkout amount before paying.
Official DHP circular pricing for the Prometric qualifying exam, cancel/reschedule charges, preliminary evaluation, and PSV (DataFlow / QuadraBay) — with QAR and USD equivalents. Confirm eligibility on the DHP qualifying examination page and pay on Prometric SCHQ2.
Verified 2026 Prometric exam fee
Circular DHP/2024/10 (Department of Healthcare Professions, 18 April 2024) sets the fee charged by Prometric for qualifying exams as:
- From 19 Jan 2024 through 2025: USD 238
- From 1 January 2026: QAR 890 (~USD 244 at ≈3.64 QAR/USD)
Unofficial blogs sometimes quote USD 285 — that figure is not in Circular DHP/2024/10. Confirm the live amount on the Prometric SCHQ2 booking screen before payment.
Cancel / reschedule fees (Circular DHP/2024/10)
| When you change | Fee (USD) | ≈ QAR |
|---|---|---|
| 30–60 or more days before exam | 25 | ~91 |
| 5–29 days before exam | 40 | ~146 |
| <5 days, no-show, or >30 min late refused admission | Full exam fee | 244 (~890) |
Other verified costs to budget
Preliminary evaluation
QAR 100 (~USD 27) — Sharek / MOPH Preliminary Evaluation Certificate service fee. Valid 6 months; not a license.
PSV — DHP-approved providers
DataFlow packages listed by DHP: QAR 1,100 (physicians and dentists) or QAR 900 (nurses, pharmacists, allied health). Report transfer QAR 200. Other providers set their own prices.
Licensing fee (official DHP)
QAR 1,200 specialist physician or dentist · QAR 1,000 general physician or dentist · QAR 600 pharmacist, nurse, allied health (DHP FAQ). Renewal costs the same.
What we do not state as a fixed number
Licensing fees differ by profession (see above), so there is no single figure for everyone. Medical fitness and good-standing certificate costs also vary. Confirm live amounts in the DHP Registration & Licensing System and with your employer — we do not publish a single total cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the QCHP qualifying exam fee for 2026?
Circular DHP/2024/10 (18 April 2024) sets the Prometric qualifying exam fee at USD 244 from 1 January 2026. The same circular listed USD 238 from 19 January 2024 through 2025. Confirm the live amount on the Prometric booking screen before paying.
Is there a preliminary evaluation fee separate from the exam fee?
Yes. Qatar’s Sharek government services page lists the Preliminary Evaluation Certificate fee at QAR 100 (~USD 27). It is separate from the Prometric exam fee and is valid for six months.
What does it cost to cancel or reschedule a QCHP exam?
Per Circular DHP/2024/10: USD 25 if you cancel/reschedule 30–60 or more days before the exam; USD 40 if 5–29 days before; the full exam fee if less than 5 days, you no-show, or you arrive more than 30 minutes late and are refused admission. Fees are collected by Prometric.
How much is DataFlow or QuadraBay PSV for Qatar?
PSV cost depends on provider and package. DHP's FAQ lists DataFlow new-applicant packages at QAR 1,100 (physicians and dentists) and QAR 900 (nurses, pharmacists and allied health), plus add-ons for extra documents; other DHP-approved providers (QuadraBay, Approved Verification Services) price their own packages. Confirm the live package total before paying.
Is USD 285 the correct 2026 QCHP exam fee?
No. That figure appears on some unofficial blogs but does not match Circular DHP/2024/10, which lists USD 244 from 1 January 2026. Always trust the circular and the Prometric payment screen over third-party summaries.
Related pages
Prepare with GulfMedExams
Fee planning is one part of licensing. Timed MCQ practice is what prepares you for the USD 244 Prometric sitting. Book only after several stable mock sessions.
This guide is written for doctors preparing for QCHP licensing in Qatar. Requirements change — always confirm fees, deadlines, and eligibility on official authority portals before booking your exam slot.
QCHP — practical notes for doctors
This page supports one part of your Qatar licensing journey. Combine it with official Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners 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 Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners. Policies in Qatar 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 Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners requirements, use GulfMedExams to drill exam-style MCQs with explanations, track weak systems, and revisit high-yield topics before booking your slot.
More practice resources
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.