What is the Sheryan portal used for in DHA licensing?

Sheryan is the Dubai Health Authority's online licensing portal. Nurses use it to create a professional profile, submit the DHA assessment application, track status, receive exam eligibility and complete license activation.

How long does DHA Dataflow take for nurses?

Dataflow primary source verification commonly takes 4-8 weeks because each qualification, registration and experience letter is confirmed directly with the issuing institution. Delays are usually caused by slow responses from those institutions.

Which documents does DHA require from nurses?

Passport copy, passport-size photograph, nursing degree or diploma with transcripts, valid home-country nursing registration, experience certificates, and a certificate of good standing, along with the Dataflow report.

Do I have to take the DHA exam in Dubai?

No. Once DHA issues your eligibility, the Prometric exam can be booked at a Prometric centre in your own country as well as in Dubai.

What happens after I pass the DHA exam?

DHA issues the license, but full activation generally requires an employment offer from a DHA-licensed healthcare facility, which is linked to your Sheryan profile.

Can I prepare for the DHA exam while Dataflow is processing?

Yes, and it is the single biggest time saver. Most candidates who finish in the shortest total time study through the 4-8 week verification window rather than after it.

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Written and reviewed by the Phoenix RN Editorial Team — GCC nursing educators with 10+ years of experience coaching nurses for NHRA, DHA, DOH, MOH, SNLE, QCHP, OMSB and Kuwait Prometric exams. Last reviewed: September 2026.

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Exam Overview

Format

Computer-Based Test (CBT) via Prometric

Duration

3 hours

Questions

100 MCQs

Passing Score

60%

Validity

License renewable, typically every 2 years

Step-by-Step Preparation Guide

Follow these proven steps to maximize your chances of passing the DHA Dubai exam.

Create a Sheryan Account

Sheryan is the Dubai Health Authority's licensing portal. Register with a passport-matched name, a permanent email address and a mobile number you will keep for the whole process.

Open the Primary Source Verification (Dataflow) Application

DHA requires Dataflow PSV of your nursing qualification, home-country registration and experience letters. Verification is done directly with issuing institutions and commonly takes 4-8 weeks.

Prepare the Document Checklist Before Uploading

Passport copy, passport-size photograph, degree/diploma and transcripts, valid nursing registration, experience certificates, good-standing certificate and, where required, an attested copy set. Blurred or partial scans are the most common cause of rejection.

Submit the DHA Assessment Application in Sheryan

Attach the Dataflow report reference and pay the DHA assessment fee. Applications are reviewed against DHA's minimum education and experience criteria for your title (Registered Nurse, Assistant Nurse, and so on).

Receive Eligibility and Book the Prometric Exam

On approval, Sheryan issues an eligibility number with a limited validity window. Book your slot at prometric.com, at a centre in Dubai or in your home country, and carry the same passport used in the application.

Pass the Exam, Then Complete Activation

After a pass result, DHA issues the license. Full activation normally requires an employment offer from a DHA-licensed facility, which is then linked to your Sheryan profile.