How to Use the Sheryan Portal for DHA Licensing

Sheryan is the Dubai Health Authority's online system for healthcare licensing. If you are applying for a DHA licence, you will use it throughout the process. This guide explains the main stages so you can navigate it confidently.

Begin by creating your Sheryan account with your personal and professional details. Use a reliable email address, since the portal communicates requirements and updates through it. Set up your profile carefully and consistently with your official documents, as mismatches between your profile and your certificates can trigger queries later in the process.

Through Sheryan you initiate your licensing application for your profession and category. This is where the process formally begins, including initiating primary source verification through DataFlow. Make sure you select the correct profession and category for your role, because applying under the wrong category means redoing steps and losing time.

You upload your supporting documents — qualifications, professional registration, experience certificates, identification and photographs — directly into the portal, with attestation where required. Clear, correctly formatted scans matter; documents that are unclear or incomplete are a frequent reason applications are returned. Prepare and name your files carefully before uploading.

Sheryan lets you monitor your application's progress and shows any actions you need to take, such as providing additional documents or booking your exam. Check it regularly and respond promptly to requests, since timely action is what keeps your application moving toward your eligibility letter and, ultimately, your licence.