Hey everyone! If you’re planning to get your DHA license, one of the first questions you ask is: “How long will it take?” The truth is—DHA has several steps, and each step has its own processing time. Let’s walk through them together in a simple way, including approximate timelines in days so you know what to expect.

1. Self Assessment
   Before you even start the formal DHA application, you can do a self-assessment on the DHA portal.
   Cost: Free
   Purpose: Helps you check your eligibility before committing to the full application.

This step is optional but highly recommended—it gives you an idea of what documents you’ll need and whether your license category is eligible.

2. Eligibility Review
   After submitting your documents, DHA reviews your eligibility. There are two possible types of review:
   Instant Review
   Some applications are automatically verified by DHA’s system.
   Processing time: Instant – usually same day.

Manual Review
If your documents need closer examination (e.g., missing info, unusual certificates), your application goes for manual review.
Processing time: 5 working days on average.
Tip: Make sure your documents are clear, complete, and in English—this increases your chance of instant approval.

3. PSV / DataFlow Verification
   This step verifies your educational certificates, license, and employment history with your institutions and country regulators.
   Processing time: Typically 15-30 working days (depends on how fast your institutions respond).This step is mandatory for all applicants.
   Tip: Make sure your institutions have correct contact details to avoid delays.
4. Exam Time (CBT / Prometric)
   Once documentation and verification steps are done, you’ll take the DHA exam (often via Prometric).
   Booking & test time: After eligibility and PSV, you’ll schedule this exam.
   Result time: Usually 2-10 working days after the exam.
   Tip: Pass the exam and you move to the final licensing steps. If you fail, you’ll need to reschedule.
5. Application Registration
   After completing the exam successfully, your application is officially registered in DHA’s system.
   Processing time: About -5 working days.
   This finalizes your eligibility and paves the way to getting your professional license.
6. Premium / Fast Track Option
   If you’re in a hurry (tight job start date, moving quickly, etc.), DHA offers premium or fast-track processing.
   Prioritizes your application: faster eligibility, manual review, PSV, exam, and registration.
   Total time can reduce from 5-10 weeks down to 2-4 weeks.
   It comes with extra fees—but it may be worth it if you’re working to a tight schedule.
   
   Total Processing Time (Approximate)

Here’s a complete breakdown of all steps in days :

Step                                                                                               Standard Processing Time

Self Assessment Instant                                                                          (Free)

Eligibility Review – Instant                                                                       Instant

Eligibility Review – Manual                                                                5 working days

PSV / DataFlow Verification                                                        15-30 working days

Exam & Result Declaration                                                           2-10 working days

Application Registration                                                                    5 working days

Total Standard Time                                                                          27-50 working days
(5-10 weeks)

Premium / Fast Track Option                                                              10-20 working days
(2-4 weeks)