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What is the SCFHS classification for nurses in Saudi Arabia?
SCFHS classifies a nurse by qualification: Nurse Technician for a diploma of at least three years; Nurse Specialist for a bachelor's degree. Non-Saudi nurses also need at least 12 months of experience.
Checked 23 Oct 2026 · SCFHS ↗
What SCFHS asks of a nurse
| Qualification | Nurse Technician for a diploma of at least three years; Nurse Specialist for a bachelor's degree |
|---|---|
| Experience | At least 12 months, for non-Saudis. The experience letter must come from the personnel department with field, category and dates; an employment letter must be under three months old; foreign documents go only through the authenticating company |
| Licence at home | Valid registration or licence in the country of training or last practice |
| Verification | By DataFlow: 15 to 25 working days from payment with a complete file; no attestation or apostille is needed for primary source verification |
| Exam | SCFHS's Prometric exam, after DataFlow |
| Job offer | Registration needs lawful residence, so the employer and the visa come before the licence |
Fees
| Step | Fee |
|---|---|
| DataFlow verification, one qualification and one licenceWho pays varies | SAR 500 |
Good to know
- In what order do the steps come?
- Mumaris+ account, professional classification, DataFlow, Prometric exam, classification, then registration, which needs lawful residence, so the employer and visa come before the licence; the licence is valid two years.
- Do I need my documents attested?
- Not for verification: no attestation or apostille is needed for primary source verification.
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