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How Tanzanian Registered Nurses Can Work in Dubai: Complete DHA Licensing Process (Step-by-Step Guide)

Quick overview (one line)
To work as a nurse in Dubai you must:
(1) get DHA eligibility
(2) have your documents PSV-verified (DataFlow)
(3) pass the DHA licensing exam (Prometric)
(4) get a UAE employer to sponsor your work/residence visa and activate your license

Step-by-step process for Tanzanian RNs

1. Confirm TNMC status & get documents ready (in Tanzania)
2. Make sure your Tanzania Nursing & Midwifery Council (TNMC) registration and practicing licence are current.
3. Request an official Certificate of Good Standing / license copy and experience letters from your employer(s).

Create a DHA (Sheryan) professional account & submit an application

1. Open a Sheryan account on the DHA portal and start a “Get Registered” / nurse application.
2. Complete the self-assessment and upload the scanned documents.
3. Pay any application fees. which is approximately AED 210–220

Start Primary Source Verification (PSV) via DataFlow

1. After or during Sheryan application, register with DataFlow (DHA’s PSV partner).
2. Link your DataFlow reference to your Sheryan application.
3. DataFlow will contact issuing bodies (TNMC, university, employers) to verify the originals. (Do not schedule exam or accept an offer until PSV is linked properly)

Wait for DHA eligibility outcome

1. DHA reviews your submitted application + PSV. If eligible, DHA issues an Eligibility / Assessment letter telling you whether you must sit the DHA Prometric CBT (often required for international nurses).

Book & prepare for the DHA Prometric nursing exam (if required)

1. The computer-based test is delivered through Prometric.
2. Check the DHA exam syllabus and pass score (nursing pass score noted in DHA CBT guideline). Location preferred Nairobi – KENYA

Pass the exam → receive DHA licence offer / license activation

• After passing, DHA will issue the licence or advise next steps (sometimes an employer must activate the license once you have an offer)

Find a job & get an employer sponsorship

1. Apply to hospitals/clinics in Dubai.
2. Once you have a job offer the employer will process your work permit/entry permit through MOHRE/GDRFA and handle most in-country formalities.
3. Employers in UAE typically pay visa processing fees and health insurance.

Travel to UAE on entry permit; complete in-UAE steps

1. On arrival (or shortly after) you must complete: UAE medical fitness test, Emirates ID biometrics, and residence visa stamping — these finalize your legal right to live & work.
2. Your employer usually coordinates this. After visa stamping the DHA license is activated for clinical practice.

Start work and maintain requirements

• Ensure you always carry your DHA license / employment ID at work and follow DHA CPD/renewal rules. Renew licence/visa as required.

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