DHA Exam Fees 2026: Total Cost in AED, INR, PKR & PHP (DataFlow + Sheryan)
Complete transparent breakdown of out-of-pocket expenses for international doctors: Sheryan portal, DataFlow PSV, Prometric CBT booking, and hospital activation in AED, Indian Rupees (INR), Pakistani Rupees (PKR), Nepalese Rupees (NPR), and Philippine Pesos (PHP).
2026 Total Cost by Country & Currency
| Licensing Stage | AED (UAE) | INR (India/Kerala) | PKR (Pakistan) | NPR (Nepal) | PHP (Philippines) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Sheryan Registration | 220 AED | ₹5,080 | ₨16,760 | रू8,120 | ₱3,410 |
| 2. DataFlow PSV (3 Docs) | 1,250 AED | ₹28,875 | ₨95,250 | रू46,125 | ₱19,375 |
| 3. DHA Eligibility Evaluation | 820 AED | ₹18,940 | ₨62,480 | रू30,260 | ₱12,710 |
| 4. Prometric Exam CBT ($280) | 1,030 AED | ₹23,790 | ₨78,485 | रू38,010 | ₱15,965 |
| Pre-Exam Total (Required) | ~3,320 AED | ~₹76,685 | ~₨252,975 | ~रू122,515 | ~₱51,460 |
| 5. License Activation (Post-Job) | 1,000 - 3,000 AED | ₹23,100 - ₹69,300 | ₨76,200 - ₨228,600 | रू36,900 - रू110,700 | ₱15,500 - ₱46,500 |
| Full Licensure Total | ~4,320 - 6,320 AED | ~₹99,785 - ₹145,985 | ~₨329,175 - ₨481,575 | ~रू159,415 - ₹233,215 | ~₱66,960 - ₱97,960 |
* Conversions reflect realistic commercial bank card rates (1 AED ≈ 23.1 INR, 76.2 PKR, 36.9 NPR, 15.5 PHP). Final license activation is paid only after securing a hospital offer and is typically reimbursed by your employer.
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Stage-by-Stage Expense Breakdown
Stage 1: Sheryan Account & Registration
DHA portal profile setup and medical credential registry (200 AED + 20 AED Knowledge & Innovation Dirham).
Stage 2: DataFlow Primary Source Verification
Mandatory background verification for 1 MBBS Degree, 1 Internship Certificate, and 1 Medical Council Good Standing Certificate.
Stage 3: Sheryan Eligibility Evaluation
Formal evaluation by the DHA credentialing board to issue your official DHA Eligibility ID for exam booking.
Stage 4: Prometric Examination Sitting Fee
Computer-based 150-question test center reservation across 80+ countries worldwide.
Stage 5: DHA License Activation (Post-Job)
Paid only after securing an employment contract with a licensed Dubai hospital or clinic (frequently covered by employer).
Retake Rules & Fee Policy
Candidates who do not achieve the 60.0% passing benchmark (90/150) are permitted up to 3 attempts within a 12-month period. You do not repay DataFlow or Sheryan profile setup fees. You only pay the 220 AED DHA re-application fee plus the $280 USD Prometric sitting fee.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Prometric fee is billed in US Dollars ($280 USD, approx. 1,030 AED). Your issuing bank in India, Pakistan, Nepal, or the Philippines automatically converts this amount using daily foreign exchange rates plus standard international transaction fees.
Yes. The Dubai Health Authority allows candidates to receive a preliminary Eligibility ID and sit the Prometric CBT exam while DataFlow primary source verification runs concurrently.
Many private hospital groups (such as Aster DM Healthcare, Mediclinic Middle East, and Prime Healthcare) reimburse DataFlow and Prometric exam costs or pay the final license activation fee upon contract signing.
You do not repeat DataFlow or Sheryan profile registration. You pay an administrative DHA re-application fee (220 AED) plus the standard Prometric seat reservation fee ($280 USD).