Healthcare licensing in the Gulf
To work as a nurse, doctor or other clinician in the Gulf you need a licence from the country's health regulator as well as a work visa. Each guide explains who licenses you, the steps they set and where to check, with links to live jobs.
General information, written in our own words from the official pages linked under each step; not advice on your case. Rules, fees and processing times change: check the regulator before you apply or pay. Sources checked 26 October 2026.
- Licensing for nurses and doctors in the UAEDubai Health Authority (DHA); Department of Health (DOH); Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP)
- Licensing for nurses and doctors in Saudi ArabiaSaudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS); Ministry of Health
- Licensing for nurses and doctors in QatarDepartment of Healthcare Professions (DHP), Ministry of Public Health
- The visa path for Gulf healthcare jobsLicence and work visa, in order