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Become a licensed nurse or midwife in the GCC

If you are a qualified nurse or midwife aiming to practise in the Gulf, you need to meet the national standards for licensing and registration. Care Bridge checks your eligibility, manages the licensing and places you with a hospital that fits, from the first conversation to your first shift.

Licensing handled: DHA, DOH, MOHAP, SCFHS, DHP (Qatar), OMSB (Oman) and NHRA (Bahrain)
Exam exemption checked before anything else
Dedicated nurse recruiters, one named contact
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Who we place

Registered nurses, assistant nurses, nurse practitioners, registered and assistant midwives, and specialty nurses across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the wider GCC, in government and private hospitals, clinics and home-care providers.

Registered NurseAssistant NurseSchool NurseNurse PractitionerClinical Nurse SpecialistRegistered MidwifeAssistant MidwifeNurse EducatorNurse Manager
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What GCC Healthcare Authorities Require

Licensing requirements vary by country and professional title. We review your qualifications, clinical experience and registration against the relevant authority’s criteria to identify your licensing pathway.

Education

  • A recognised nursing or midwifery degree or diploma accepted for your intended professional title.
  • Academic transcripts confirming your programme duration and clinical training.
  • Additional qualifications for specialist or advanced practice roles, where required.

Clinical Experience & Training

  • Relevant clinical experience meeting the requirements of your chosen country and professional title.
  • Experience certificates confirming your role, employment dates and clinical practice.
  • Compliance with applicable clinical training and gap-of-practice requirements.

Licensing & Registration

  • A valid professional licence or registration from your home country or previous country of practice, where applicable.
  • Primary source verification and a Certificate of Good Standing, as required.
  • Completion of any required licensing assessment and relevant life-support certifications, unless an exemption applies.

Check Your Eligibility

Get a personalised assessment of your qualifications and experience against your chosen GCC authority’s requirements.

Check Your Eligibility

Eligible titles

  • Registered Nurse. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
  • Assistant Nurse. Diploma of at least 18 months.
  • School Nurse. Registered Nurse with 2 years’ experience and PALS.
  • Nurse Practitioner. Registered Nurse with a Master’s or Doctorate in Clinical Nursing and 2 years’ post-qualification experience.
  • Registered Midwife. Bachelor’s degree in Midwifery, or BSc Nursing plus a one-year Midwifery certificate.
  • Assistant Midwife. Diploma in Midwifery plus one year of experience.

Recognised specialty titles

With 4 or more years’ experience in a specialty you can apply under that title, for example:

Anaesthesia NursePaediatric NurseMental Health NurseCritical Care NurseNeonatal NurseOncology NurseInfection Control NurseHome Care Nurse

English proficiency

Required if your studies or your licence come from a non-English-speaking country. Accepted proof and minimum scores:

500+TOEFL
5.0+IELTS
Grade C+OET
169+Cambridge

Not sure where you stand?

Tell us your qualification, experience and where you trained. We check your exemption eligibility first and tell you honestly which titles and authorities are open to you.

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Nurses preparing for a licensing exam

How Care Bridge supports your move

  • Eligibility first. We match your qualification and experience to the right title and authority before any verification is submitted.
  • Licensing managed. DataFlow Primary Source Verification, exam exemption or booking, and the final licence, with one named specialist.
  • Placement. Interviews with hospitals that match your specialty, then offer and contract support.
  • Relocation and aftercare. From accepting your offer to settling into your role, we’re here to support you.
How licensing works, step by step

Apply as a nurse or midwife

Four short steps, your documents checked by a real recruiter, and a clear answer on your route to the Gulf.