What a doctor trained abroad needs to register in Saudi Arabia

Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) from an accredited programme, with the academic record showing the internship

Confirm your medical school is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (search.wdoms.org)

Valid professional registration from the country where you practised, with a verification letter

One year of internship after graduation

At least one year of experience (non-Saudis), evidenced by a personnel-department letter

Job offer and lawful residence (iqama); registration follows residence

Pass the Saudi Medical Licensure Examination (SMLE; 200 questions at a Prometric centre)

SCFHS professional classification decision (Mumaris+; direct decision, written exam or practical evaluation)

Certificate of good standing under six months old

Primary source verification of your degree, specialty certificate, home registration and experience (DataFlow)

Overseas Employment Certificate from the Department of Migrant Workers, through a DMW-licensed recruitment agency or an employer the DMW allows to hire directly (Filipino workers)

Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) from an accredited programme

Confirm your medical school is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (search.wdoms.org)

Valid professional registration from the country where you practised, with a verification letter

A postgraduate qualification SCFHS places at Registrar (master's) level, such as India's MD, MS or DNB, UK or Irish college membership, or Egypt's master's

At least one year of experience (non-Saudis), evidenced by a personnel-department letter

Job offer and lawful residence (iqama); registration follows residence

SCFHS classification at Registrar level (written exam through Prometric or Pearson VUE, or an evaluation; four attempts a year)

Certificate of good standing under six months old

Primary source verification of your degree, specialty certificate, home registration and experience (DataFlow)

Overseas Employment Certificate from the Department of Migrant Workers, through a DMW-licensed recruitment agency or an employer the DMW allows to hire directly (Filipino workers)

Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) from an accredited programme

Confirm your medical school is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (search.wdoms.org)

Valid professional registration from the country where you practised, with a verification letter

Specialty certificate equivalent to the Saudi specialization certificate (such as the Arab Board, a CCT, an American, Canadian or Australasian board, India's MD with the DNB or a DM, or Pakistan's FCPS)

At least one year of experience (non-Saudis), evidenced by a personnel-department letter

Job offer and lawful residence (iqama); registration follows residence

SCFHS professional classification decision (direct decision, written exam through Prometric or Pearson VUE, or practical evaluation)

Certificate of good standing under six months old

Primary source verification of your degree, specialty certificate, home registration and experience (DataFlow)

Overseas Employment Certificate from the Department of Migrant Workers, through a DMW-licensed recruitment agency or an employer the DMW allows to hire directly (Filipino workers)

Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) from an accredited programme

Confirm your medical school is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (search.wdoms.org)

Valid professional registration from the country where you practised, with a verification letter

Specialty certificate equivalent to the Saudi specialization certificate (such as the Arab Board, a CCT, an American, Canadian or Australasian board, India's MD with the DNB or a DM, or Pakistan's FCPS), with the general specialty and any sub-specialty certificates attached

At least three years of experience in the specialty after the certificate, in a recognised hospital or health centre

Job offer and lawful residence (iqama); registration follows residence

SCFHS consultant classification decision (direct decision when you hold a fellowship; otherwise written exam or practical evaluation)

Certificate of good standing under six months old

Primary source verification of your degree, specialty certificate, home registration and experience (DataFlow)

Overseas Employment Certificate from the Department of Migrant Workers, through a DMW-licensed recruitment agency or an employer the DMW allows to hire directly (Filipino workers)