Moving to the Gulf from your country
Where you trained decides whether you sit the licensing exam, which documents you need and how fast you get licensed. Pick your country for the rules that apply to you.
- 6
- Gulf countries
- 11
- Licensing regulators
- 5
- Countries covered
- Free
- Eligibility check
Choose the country you trained in
United Kingdom
UK nurses, doctors, pharmacists and allied health staff: which Gulf regulators waive the exam, how pay compares with the NHS, and how to get licensed in 2026.
Nurses · Doctors
See the UK route →
United States
American nurses, doctors, pharmacists and allied staff: which Gulf regulators waive the exam, how pay compares with US salaries, and how to get licensed.
Nurses · Doctors
See the US route →
Canada
Canadian nurses, doctors, pharmacists and dentists: where the UAE and Qatar waive the exam, what Saudi Arabia asks, and how Gulf pay compares in CAD.
Nurses · Doctors
See the Canadian route →
Australia
Australian nurses, doctors, pharmacists and allied staff: which Gulf regulators waive the exam, how pay compares with Australia, and how to get licensed.
Nurses · Doctors
See the Australian route →
Germany
German nurses, doctors and pharmacists: which Gulf regulators waive the exam, the Facharzt and Oberarzt tier rule, English evidence and pay vs Germany.
Nurses · Doctors
See the German route →Trained somewhere else?
Tell us where you qualified and where you want to work. We check your eligibility, exam exemption and timeline for free.