Work in Dubai as a Colombian
Doctors, specialists and nurses trained in Colombia: Dubai hospitals hire Latin American talent with DHA license, sponsored visa, housing and annual return ticket. Bookahospi handles Dataflow, Prometric exam, sworn translation and hospital matchmaking before you travel.
Annual salary (tax-free)
€80-180k
Licensing authority
DHA
Work language
English
Dubai for Colombian doctors
Colombian doctors look at the Gulf for clear reasons: salaries 3-5× higher than in Colombia, tax-free income, top-tier healthcare infrastructure, opportunity to subspecialize at international reference hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, King's College Dubai), and an expanding labor market that values Latin American clinical training. Over 600 Colombian doctors already practice in the UAE.
Dubai is one of the best-paid healthcare hubs in the world. Tax-free salaries (0% income tax), premium medical insurance for you and family, hospital-subsidized housing in many cases, annual round-trip ticket home, and a healthcare system combining top-tier infrastructure with cutting-edge tech. Growing Latin American community, especially in Jumeirah and Downtown.
DHA license from Colombia
DHA
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) regulates medical practice in the emirate of Dubai. To practice you need: DHA license, Dataflow Verification of credentials, Prometric exam or equivalent, and minimum 2 years post-residency clinical experience.
Documents from Colombia
Key documents for DHA/MOHAP/DOH license from Colombia: apostilled medical degree (Ministry of Education + Cancillería), apostilled academic transcript, valid RETHUS registration, Ministry of Health professional card, certificate of good standing from Colombian Medical College, and 2+ years documented clinical experience. Bookahospi handles English sworn translation and Dataflow Verification.
Hospitals in Dubai that hire
Examples from our hospital network. We show hospital profile without full name until you sign the exclusivity agreement.
American Hospital Dubai
International private hospital
Mediclinic City Hospital
Multi-specialty private network
King's College Hospital London (Dubai)
British hospital in Dubai Hills
NMC Royal Hospital DIP
Large corporate hospital
Al Zahra Hospital Dubai
Traditional private hospital
And +30 more hospitals across Dubai, Jumeirah, Al Barsha, Downtown Dubai
How we work with you
Upload your CV and degree — 24h AI analysis
1-3 online interviews with preselected hospitals
Electronic contract signature from your country
Homologation + hospital-sponsored visa
You fly with everything sorted and start working
Frequently asked questions
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