Work in the United Arab Emirates as a Colombian
Colombian doctors: hospitals in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah and Ajman hire Latin American talent with MOHAP or DOH license, sponsored work visa, premium insurance and annual ticket to Colombia. More city options, lower cost of living than Dubai. Bookahospi manages Dataflow, Prometric and matchmaking before you travel.
Annual salary (tax-free)
€75-170k
Licensing authority
MOHAP / DOH
Work language
English
United Arab Emirates 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.
The United Arab Emirates offers the same package as Dubai (tax-free salaries, premium insurance, subsidized housing, annual round-trip ticket) with more city variety and lower cost of living in emirates such as Sharjah or Ras Al Khaimah. Abu Dhabi hosts the international reference hospitals (Cleveland Clinic, Sheikh Khalifa). Expanding healthcare system, growing demand for international talent.
MOHAP / DOH license from Colombia
MOHAP / DOH
MOHAP (Ministry of Health and Prevention) regulates the northern emirates (Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, Umm Al Quwain). DOH (Department of Health Abu Dhabi) regulates Abu Dhabi. To practice you need: federal or DOH license, Dataflow Verification, Prometric exam, 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 United Arab Emirates that hire
Examples from our hospital network. We show hospital profile without full name until you sign the exclusivity agreement.
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
International reference hospital
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City
Public university medical center
Burjeel Medical City
Private hospital Abu Dhabi
Mediclinic Welcare
Multi-emirate network
NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah
Corporate hospital Sharjah
And +30 more hospitals across Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Ajman, Fujairah
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
What's the difference between DHA, MOHAP and DOH licenses?
How much does a Colombian doctor earn in Abu Dhabi or Sharjah?
How do I manage apostille and sworn translation from Bogotá or Medellín?
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Work in the United Arab Emirates as a Colombian
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