In recent years, due to the increase of some problems and difficulties faced by the treatment staff, many people from this group have migrated or are planning to migrate. The migration of medical staff to the UAE has been one of the best immigration opportunities for this hard-working group in recent years. The UAE is considered an ideal destination for medical personnel due to its hospitals, medical centers and specialized medical institutions. On the other hand, the salary of the medical staff in the UAE is very high and all the immigrants have very good welfare and social facilities. Also, considering the current currency conditions in our country, medical staff members can earn significant income if they migrate to the UAE and find a job in this country. If you are working as a medical staff in Iran and intend to immigrate to the UAE, in the following article we will discuss the conditions, documents and work records required for medical staff to immigrate to the UAE and work in this country. be us
Medical staff migration to the UAE: features, income and benefits
Work migration to United Arab Emirates is one of the priorities of specialist doctors and medical staff of many countries, including Iran. The reason for this can be found in the country’s high income, welfare and social facilities, and modern and up-to-date hospital equipment. The UAE’s healthcare system, like its strong economy, is meticulous and equipped with the latest medical facilities.
In addition, the salary and income of doctors and medical staff in this country is very high. For the members of the treatment staff, having such conditions and facilities, in addition to recreational and tourism facilities, can be very attractive. Also, due to the high difference in the monetary value of Iran and the UAE, migrating to this country as a medical staff is a very good opportunity to earn money. A three-month visa is usually issued to all medical staff members who are eligible to immigrate to the UAE and work in this country.
Also, if you have received a job offer from an Emirati employer or a clinic and hospital in this country, all activities related to obtaining your visa and residence will be done by the employer. Therefore, if you have the necessary expertise and experience as a medical staff, you can apply for medical staff migration to the UAE and employment in this country.
The conditions of medical staff migration to the UAE
The increase in the UAE’s demand for doctors and medical staff can be attributed to factors such as the growth of the population and the tourism industry, the expansion of healthcare infrastructure, the emphasis on quality healthcare and the existence of specialized areas without sufficient medical staff. In order to be eligible to work in the medical and health profession in the UAE, applicants must submit documents related to their expertise to the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) for their documents to be reviewed by this organization.
Some of the most important conditions required for the migration of medical staff to the UAE are:
- Proficiency in the Arabic language: Proficiency in the Arabic language is one of the advantages that can increase the chances of applicants to obtain a work visa as a doctor and medical staff in the UAE. Of course, knowing the Arabic language is not one of the essential characteristics of attracting foreign medical staff for hospitals and medical centers, but it is still considered an advantage.
- Work experience: Having at least 2 to 3 years of work experience in reputable health and treatment centers as a medical staff is another important condition for working in the UAE. The longer your work experience, the better your chances of being accepted.
- Passing the entrance exams: One of the most important working conditions and migration of medical staff to the UAE is to participate in the entrance exams held by the health department of this country. All applicants must register for this exam and get a passing score. Participating in this test is similar to the Prometric test, but with the difference that the UAE conducts this test alone.
Prometric test for the immigration of medical personnel to the UAE
Applicants who intend to immigrate to the UAE as medical personnel must take the Prometric test and obtain a passing score. Prometric exam is a valid exam that is held not only in the UAE, but also in all foreign countries and is approved by the medical and health system organization of these countries. However, this test is not held in our country, and applicants must travel to neighboring countries such as Turkey, Georgia, or the UAE to participate in it. The cost of participating in this test is 560 dollars and includes 100 specialized questions in English, which applicants must at least Answer 60 questions correctly. This test does not have a negative score, and applicants can retake it if they do not get a passing score. If you are also planning to immigrate to the UAE, you can contact the experts of Estehbanati Immigration Institute to learn about the sources of the Prometric test, how to register, and the conditions and documents required to immigrate to the UAE as a medical staff.
Documents required for the immigration of medical staff to the UAE
If you also plan to immigrate to the UAE as a medical staff and work in this country, you must prepare and submit a complete list of documents that are required for accepting a job and obtaining a UAE visa. The documents required to receive a job offer and UAE visa are listed in the table below.
Documents required for the immigration of medical staff to the UAE: |
Identity documents including valid passport and birth certificate |
Academic qualifications with official translation |
Medical license, medical system card with official translation |
Documents of work records in medical centers and hospitals |
Personal photo with white background |
Academic and work resume |
Steps of immigration and employment of medical staff in the UAE
To immigrate to the UAE and work in this country as a medical staff, applicants must go through the following steps:
Take the DHA test
Passing the DHA exam is necessary for applicants who intend to immigrate and work in the UAE. For more success in this exam, studying the sample questions of previous years and familiarizing with the exam resources will help the applicants a lot.
Confirmation of DataFlow’s educational and working qualifications
Medical staff members who intend to immigrate to the UAE must submit their educational and work records to work in this country.
Confirmation of educational and work qualification of treatment staff members is done through DataFlow. In addition to educational qualifications, applicants must also provide the start and end dates of their studies as well as the start and end dates of work in the centers where they have been working.
Receive a job offer
To receive a job offer from hospitals and medical centers in the UAE, you must first obtain an entry visa to the UAE, which is issued upon arrival in the country.
Having a health card
Having a health card that shows that you are in perfect health and not suffering from a specific disease is also necessary for the medical staff to immigrate to the UAE and receive a job offer from this country. If you have a valid health card, you can obtain an entry visa and register your work contract. Finally, you will be issued a permanent residence visa that allows you to stay and work in this country.
Issuance of work permit
Before entering the United Arab Emirates, applicants must ensure the residence conditions, financial conditions and other conditions related to work in this country. Getting a job offer before immigration is a safe option for employment in the UAE. Alternatively, you can visit the Dubai Health Care Authority (DHCC) website to search for medical and paramedical jobs in the UAE.
Living conditions of medical staff in the UAE
Many people of different nationalities live in the UAE. The United Arab Emirates, as one of the top countries in the Middle East and the world economically, welcomes immigrants and specialists in various fields every year. The required jobs in the UAE are usually divided into service categories, health and technical workers, among which, medical and health jobs have a higher capacity to hire foreign workers. There are many people who have academic education and appropriate work experience, especially in the fields of medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and other fields of medical sciences. Knowing the conditions of immigration to the UAE, these people can receive a job offer from the hospitals and medical centers of this country and have a wonderful life after immigrating to the UAE. Due to the smart and up-to-date structure of the city, the modern healthcare system and the salaries and benefits it offers to the members of the medical staff, the UAE provides excellent conditions for the life of this group of immigrants.
UAE citizenship card for medical staff
The UAE citizenship card or ID card is issued to all medical staff immigration applicants to the UAE and allows immigrants to access government services through this card. To receive a citizenship card, you must register your request at the Federal Office of the Emirate. Of course, for those who have been employed through Job Afar and UAE employers, the process of obtaining a citizenship card is done by the employer and medical centers. Normally, the process of receiving a citizenship card takes 10 days, and during this period, immigrants can benefit from the UAE citizenship services with an electronic ID.
Salaries and income of medical staff in the UAE
The salaries of medical and health workers in the UAE vary according to their job title, educational qualifications, the hospital where they work, and whether the medical center is public or private. The average income of general practitioners in the UAE is approximately 38,100 dirhams or equivalent to 10 thousand US dollars. Note that the amount of salary received can be different according to the work history of people. In the table below, you can see the average annual salaries of some medical staff members in the UAE.
Expertise | Average annual income |
the nurse | 78303 dirhams |
Dermatologist | 358353 dirhams |
cardiologist | 539766 dirhams |
radiologist | 445835 dirhams |
internal specialist | 328874 dirhams |
final word
The United Arab Emirates has a unique population structure and the majority of its population is made up of immigrants. The rapid growth of the UAE’s population and its economic situation have had a positive impact on the health care system. For this reason, health and treatment facilities as well as the number of doctors and medical staff should be increased to meet the demand of the growing population of this country. Therefore, the UAE Immigration Department has provided conditions where doctors and medical staff members from all over the world can apply to work in the best and most equipped hospitals and medical centers in this country. If you, as a member of the medical staff, intend to immigrate to this country, for more information regarding the conditions and documents required for medical staff immigration to the UAE and the process of obtaining a job offer and employment, you can contact the experts and experienced lawyers of Estehbanati Immigration Institute in be in touch
Frequently asked questions
1- How much are the salaries of doctors and medical staff in the UAE?
Doctors and medical staff who immigrate to the UAE usually earn between 20,000 and 50,000 dirhams per month, depending on their expertise, experience and workplace.
2- Does the UAE grant citizenship to the members of the medical staff?
No, the UAE has strict citizenship laws that do not offer citizenship to foreign expats.
3- Is it necessary to have an Arabic language certificate for employment and receiving a job offer in the UAE?
No, it is not necessary to have an Arabic language degree to work in medical centers in the UAE, but it is considered an advantage.
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