How long does DHP take?

The evaluation takes 15 working days and stays valid for 6 months; licensing then takes 10 working days.

What do I need for the licence itself?

Qatar ID, the PSV report, a Qatar police clearance, a medical report, CPR, and the good standing certificate sent directly by the home regulator.

Can I start work before the full licence?

DHP can issue a temporary licence: six months, non-renewable, bridging the gap to full licensing.

Can I use the NCLEX instead of the Prometric exam?

Yes, a pass from the last five years exempts you. From 1 January 2026 any exam used for an exemption (NCLEX-RN for nurses) must itself be verified; no exam is accepted without a verification report.

How many times can I sit the exam?

Applicants can sit the qualifying exam up to 5 consecutive times whatever the gap between attempts.

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What do nurses need for a QCHP license in Qatar?

Qatar's Department of Healthcare Professions (DHP, formerly QCHP) licenses a Registered General Nurse with 24 months of clinical experience after registration and a pass in its Prometric exam, and your employer in Qatar submits the application, so a job offer comes first.

Checked 23 Oct 2026 · QCHP ↗

What DHP asks of a Registered General Nurse

Qualification	A four-year BSc in nursing, or a three-year diploma after twelve years of schooling, or an associate degree if already licensed as RGN; online and distance programmes are not accepted
Experience	24 months of clinical experience after registration. Applicants short on experience can be approved to train under supervision
Exam	Prometric qualifying examination; NCLEX-RN passed within the last five years exempts
Job offer	The employer's representative submits the evaluation, so a job offer comes first; primary source verification must be complete and the report attached
Good standing certificate	Sent directly by the home regulator to DHP at the licensing stage

Fees

Step	Fee
DataFlow verification, nurses' packageWho pays varies	QAR 990
Prometric qualifying examWho pays varies	US$244

Good to know

How long does DHP take?: The evaluation takes 15 working days and stays valid for 6 months; licensing then takes 10 working days.
What do I need for the licence itself?: Qatar ID, the PSV report, a Qatar police clearance, a medical report, CPR, and the good standing certificate sent directly by the home regulator.
Can I start work before the full licence?: DHP can issue a temporary licence: six months, non-renewable, bridging the gap to full licensing.
Can I use the NCLEX instead of the Prometric exam?: Yes, a pass from the last five years exempts you. From 1 January 2026 any exam used for an exemption (NCLEX-RN for nurses) must itself be verified; no exam is accepted without a verification report.
How many times can I sit the exam?: Applicants can sit the qualifying exam up to 5 consecutive times whatever the gap between attempts.

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