Official
Licence for nurses and medical professionals (MOHAP) (opens in a new tab)
Ministry of Health and Prevention
Why it helps: The federal licence for work in the northern emirates and federal hospitals.
mohap.gov.aeChecked 31 Oct 2026
United Arab Emirates: official links for nurses
Registration, exams, visas, settling in, housing, work rights, family, money and help in United Arab Emirates. Government and regulator sites first.
26 links
Registration and licensing 3
- Official
Professional Qualification Requirement (Abu Dhabi) (opens in a new tab)
Department of Health Abu Dhabi
Why it helps: The rules on qualifications and experience for an Abu Dhabi licence.
doh.gov.aeChecked 31 Oct 2026 - Official
Dubai licensing manual (opens in a new tab)
Dubai Health Authority
Why it helps: The full Dubai rules for licensing nurses and other health workers.
dha.gov.aeChecked 31 Oct 2026
Exams and scheduling 1
- Official exam provider
Abu Dhabi licensing exams (opens in a new tab)
Pearson VUE (DOH exam partner)
Why it helps: Book the Department of Health Abu Dhabi exam.
pearsonvue.comChecked 31 Oct 2026
Visas and immigration 3
- Official
Work visa (opens in a new tab)
UAE Government portal (u.ae)
Why it helps: How the residence visa for work is issued through your employer.
u.aeChecked 31 Oct 2026 - Official
Golden visa (opens in a new tab)
UAE Government portal (u.ae)
Why it helps: Long-term residence that some nurses can get.
u.aeChecked 31 Oct 2026 - Official
Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICP) (opens in a new tab)
ICP
Why it helps: Visa, residence and Emirates ID services.
icp.gov.aeChecked 31 Oct 2026
Arriving and settling 5
- Official
Emirates ID (opens in a new tab)
UAE Government portal (u.ae)
Why it helps: Your ID card for almost every service.
u.aeChecked 31 Oct 2026 - Official
Basic health insurance scheme (opens in a new tab)
Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation
Why it helps: Employers must give you health insurance. See what it covers.
mohre.gov.aeChecked 31 Oct 2026 - Official
Getting a driving licence (opens in a new tab)
UAE Government portal (u.ae)
Why it helps: Check if you can convert your licence or must take a test.
u.aeChecked 31 Oct 2026 - Official
Banking in the UAE (opens in a new tab)
UAE Government portal (u.ae)
Why it helps: Opening an account and your rights as a bank customer.
u.aeChecked 31 Oct 2026 - Official
Telecommunications (opens in a new tab)
UAE Government portal (u.ae)
Why it helps: Rules for mobile SIMs and phone services.
u.aeChecked 31 Oct 2026
Housing 2
- Official
Leasing a property (opens in a new tab)
UAE Government portal (u.ae)
Why it helps: Renting rules and how to register your lease.
u.aeChecked 31 Oct 2026 - Official
Dubai Land Department (opens in a new tab)
Dubai Land Department
Why it helps: Rent rules and Ejari lease registration in Dubai.
dubailand.gov.aeChecked 31 Oct 2026
Work rights and safety 6
- Official
Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (opens in a new tab)
MOHRE
Why it helps: The labour ministry for private-sector workers: contracts, complaints and services.
mohre.gov.aeChecked 31 Oct 2026 - Official
Working hours and overtime (opens in a new tab)
UAE Government portal (u.ae)
Why it helps: Legal limits on hours, overtime pay and breaks.
u.aeChecked 31 Oct 2026 - Official
Types of leave (opens in a new tab)
UAE Government portal (u.ae)
Why it helps: Your paid leave, sick leave and other leave.
u.aeChecked 31 Oct 2026 - Official
End of service benefits (opens in a new tab)
UAE Government portal (u.ae)
Why it helps: How your gratuity is worked out when you leave.
u.aeChecked 31 Oct 2026 - Official
Resolving labour disputes (opens in a new tab)
UAE Government portal (u.ae)
Why it helps: What to do if your employer does not pay or breaks your contract.
u.aeChecked 31 Oct 2026 - International organisation
WHO Global Code on recruiting health workers (opens in a new tab)
World Health Organization
Why it helps: The world rules for fair, ethical recruitment of nurses. Use it if an agency asks you for fees.
who.intChecked 31 Oct 2026
Family 3
- Official
Residence visa for your family (opens in a new tab)
UAE Government portal (u.ae)
Why it helps: How to sponsor your spouse and children.
u.aeChecked 31 Oct 2026 - Official
Education (opens in a new tab)
UAE Government portal (u.ae)
Why it helps: Schools and how to enrol your children.
u.aeChecked 31 Oct 2026 - Official
Knowledge and Human Development Authority (Dubai) (opens in a new tab)
KHDA
Why it helps: Dubai's school regulator: school ratings and fees.
web.khda.gov.aeChecked 31 Oct 2026
Money 1
- Official
Consumer price index (Abu Dhabi) (opens in a new tab)
Statistics Centre Abu Dhabi
Why it helps: Official data on price rises.
scad.gov.aeChecked 31 Oct 2026
Help and emergencies 2
- Official
Handling emergencies (opens in a new tab)
UAE Government portal (u.ae)
Why it helps: Police 999, ambulance 998, civil defence 997.
u.aeChecked 31 Oct 2026 - Official
Mental health (opens in a new tab)
UAE Government portal (u.ae)
Why it helps: Where to find mental health support in the UAE.
u.aeChecked 31 Oct 2026
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