MOH Bahrain - Licensure for Physicians & Dentists Info

How to Apply

New License

Here you can learn about the key steps of obtaining a new license for physicians and dentists in Bahrain.
Key steps
For Bahraini applicants:
1.Apply for a position as a physician/dentist in Bahrain and get a job offer.
2.Retrieve an application form (form 1) from your prospective employer or the NHRA Licensure and Registration Office.
3.Fill out the application form (form 1) using this instruction sheet as a guide.
4.Submit the completed application form to the NHRA by mail or in person at the address provided in the instruction sheet. 5.Make sure you attach all required documents mentioned in both the application form and the instruction sheet.
6.Receive an application number from the NHRA either by phone, email or post once the above documents have been received at the NHRA.
7.Get pre-employment medical examination certificate from your Local Health Centre.
8.Verify your professional degree from Ministry of Education (for applicant who obtained their professional degree outside Bahrain)
9.Once the required verification forms have been received, directly and in sealed envelopes, the Medical and Dental Licensure Committee will review your file and make a decision regarding your application.
10.Receive notification that your license has been approved or rejected from the NHRA, either by phone, email or post.
11.If approved, go to the cashier at the Directorate of Finance at the Ministry of Health and pay the license fee.
12.Bring your receipt to the NHRA Licensure and Registration Office, where you can pick up your license.
NOTE: YOUR LICENSE MUST BE RENEWED ANNUALLY

For Non Bahraini applicants:
1.Apply for a position as a physician/dentist in Bahrain and get a job offer.
2.Retrieve an application package from your prospective employer or the NHRA Licensure and Registration Office.
3.Fill out the application form (form 1) using this instruction sheet as a guide.
4.Submit the completed application form only (form No 1) to the NHRA Licensure and Registration Office by mail or in person at the address provided in the instruction sheet. Make sure you attach all required documents mentioned in both the application form and the instruction sheet.
5.Receive an application number from the Licensure Office either by phone, email or post, once the above documents have been received at the NHRA.
6.Fill out Part 1 of the four verification forms with application number and name (for applicants who obtained their professional degree outside Bahrain). Send one to each licensing authority where you are or ever have been registered (form 4), one to the school where you have obtained your medical degree (form 3) and two to the previous supervisors (form 2). 7.Follow the instruction sheet. Make sure to request each of them to send the form directly to the NHRA.
8.Once all verification forms have been received, directly and in sealed envelopes, the Medical and Dental Licensure Committee will review your file and make a decision regarding your application.
9.Receive notification that your license has been approved or rejected from the Licensure Office either by phone, email or post. You will be informed at this stage if you are required to pass the Licensure Exam.
10.Sit and pass the Licensure Exam, unless exempted.
11.If approved and on passing or being exempted from the Licensure Exam, obtain a work permit from your prospective employer, get pre-employment medical examination certificate from AlRazi Health Centre and C.P.R. and submit these documents to the NHRA Licensure and Registration Office.
12.On receiving notification, go to the cashier at the Directorate of Finance at the Ministry of Health and pay the license fee.
13.Bring your receipt to the NHRA Licensure and Registration Office, where you can pick up your license.
NOTE: YOUR LICENSE MUST BE RENEWED ANNUALLY

Renew License

Here you can learn about the key steps of renewing your physician/dentist license in Bahrain.
Key steps
1.Retrieve an application form for renewal (form 6) from your employer or the NHRA Licensure and Registration Office
2.Fill out the application form
3.Submit entire application together with reference letter from current or previous employer to NHRA by post or in person at the address provided in the instruction sheet.
4.Wait for the medical profession registrar to review your file and approve your renewal of license
5.Receive notification that your license renewal has been approved or rejected from NHRA Licensure and Registration Office by phone, email or post.
6.If approved, bring your old license to the cashier at the Directorate of Finance at the Ministry of Health and pay for the renewal of license
7.Bring your receipt together with your old license to the NHRA Licensure and Registration Office where you can pick up your renewed license

Application Forms
Here you will soon be able to download the forms that you need to fill out and submit together with important documents in order to obtain a license.

There are three different application forms for physicians & dentists:

Application form for initial license to practice (PDF)
Application form for renewal of license to practice (PDF)
Application form for visiting physicians (PDF)

Fees

Initial license registration BD 30
Renewal of license registration BD 30
Re-issue of lost license Free
License fees should be paid at the cashier in the Directorate of Finance at the Ministry of Health.