Issuance of a Permanent License to Practice

Ministry of Public Health

Jan 30, 2025

This service aims to issue an official document authorizing its holder to practice a profession. The license is valid for two years in the private and semi-government sectors. In the government sector, the license is renewed annually automatically for up to four years. At the end of the fourth year, the beneficiary must submit a renewal request, provided the healthcare practitioner has fulfilled the requirements of continuous professional development. The permanent license to practice reflects the Health Professions Department’s recognition of the healthcare practitioner’s competence and ability to provide safe and effective health services in the country.

Digital

1. Updated CV.

2. Front and back copies of the Qatari ID card.

3. Medical report from an authorized entity for licensing purposes.

4. Criminal record clearance certificate.

5. Certificate of professional good standing (original or officially issued by the competent authority in the practitioner's home country).

6. Certificate verification report.

7. Certificate of qualifying exam completion (if required).

8. Copy of passport.

9. Copy of Qatari ID card.

10. Copy of academic certificates.

11. Copy of previous experience certificates.

12. Copy of previous registration or licensing certificates.

13. Personal photograph of the healthcare practitioner.

1. The beneficiary must be tied to a specific workplace and is not authorized to practice in any other location, except for Qatari nationals.

2. The work of the beneficiary must be limited to the profession/specialty stated in the license.

3. The criminal record clearance certificate must be valid.

4. The criminal record clearance certificate must be issued by the Qatari Ministry of Interior and addressed to the Ministry of Public Health for licensing purposes.

5. The personal photograph must meet the specifications outlined in Circular No. 2014/4.

6. The medical report must be valid and remain effective for six months.

7. The passport must be valid.

Determined by profession:

- Specialist General Physician/Dentist: 1200 Qatari Riyals

- General Physician/Dentist: 1000 Qatari Riyals

- Nurses/Pharmacists/Allied Health Professions: 600 Qatari Riyals

dhpregistration@moph.gov.qa / 44092033 / 44070000

General Physician/Dentist: 15 working days

Nurses/Pharmacists/Allied Health Professions: 10 working days