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What a pharmacist trained abroad needs to register in Saudi Arabia

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Pharmacist classification (SCFHS)

Saudi Commission for Health Specialties · ~6 months · ~SAR 1,590 · 8 steps

A bachelor's or master's degree in pharmacy, a year of experience for non-Saudis, DataFlow verification, the Prometric exam and a good standing certificate; registration follows residence, so the employer comes first.

  1. 1
    Valid registration in your country of training or last practice (or a Ministry of Health letter where no register exists)
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  2. 2
    Bachelor's or master's degree in pharmacy from a recognised university
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  3. 3
    At least one year of experience (non-Saudis), evidenced by a personnel-department letter with field, category and dates
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  4. 4
    Job offer and lawful residence (iqama); registration follows residence
    employer usually pays · Source ↗
  5. 5
    Pass the SCFHS Prometric exam
    ~SAR 1,090 · who pays varies · unconfirmed · Source ↗
  6. 6
    Certificate of good standing under six months old
    you pay · Source ↗
  7. 7
    Primary source verification of your qualification, home registration and experience (DataFlow)
    ~5 weeks · ~SAR 500 · who pays varies · Source ↗
  8. 8
    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)
    who pays varies · Source ↗

Rules checked 23 Oct 2026 · outcomeOS describes each regulator's published rules; it does not advise on your individual case. · Privacy · Terms

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