The Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) is the regulatory body that sets standards and issues professional classification and registration (the license) for all healthcare practitioners who work in Saudi Arabia. Working without an SCFHS license is not permitted. The SCFHS license:
Confirms that your qualifications and experience meet Saudi standards.
Is required before you can be employed in a clinical role in Saudi Arabia.
Is needed for professional classification (your official job title/grade) and registration/renewal.
Who is eligible to sit the SCFHS exam ?
Any healthcare professional whose Mumaris+ eligibility application is approved by SCFHS and who is required by SCFHS to take the licensing exam may schedule the exam. Candidates commonly include internationally-trained doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and dentists seeking classification/registration with SCFHS. Many candidates living in Dubai or elsewhere outside KSA take the Prometric SCFHS exam at Prometric centres (SCFHS uses Prometric for exam delivery worldwide).
General document requirements (checklist)
- Clear copy of passport (personal details page).
- Passport-style recent photograph (white background where required).
- Primary qualification certificate(s) (degree/diploma).
- Academic transcripts (mark sheets).
- Internship completion certificate (where applicable).
- Professional training certificates / clinical rotations / specialization certificates (if applicable)
- Experience/appointment letters from prior employers (on company letterhead; signed and dated).
- Copy of current/previous professional license(s) (if applicable).
- Good Standing certificate(s) / Certificate of No Sanction from licensing authorities (issued recently — check Mumaris+ for timeframe).
- Identity document / National ID (if KSA nationals or residents).
- Official translations to Arabic or English if original docs are in another language (certified).
Document attestations / authentication as requested (for DataFlow/PSV).
Note: exact required documents depend on profession and circumstances — Any additional profession-specific documents (logbooks, certificates of postgraduate training, publications)-always check Mumaris+ for the exact list for your profession.
SCFHS license — Step-by-step Guide
Step 1 — Prepare documents (before you register)
- Collect all core documents from the checklist above (passport, degree, transcripts, internship, experience letters, license copies, Good Standing).
- Arrange certified translations to English/Arabic for non-English/Arabic documents.
- If employer letters or qualifications need attestation, begin the attestation process early (this is often required for DataFlow).
- Scan all documents in high resolution (PDF or JPEG, legible).
(Tip : create a single folder and label files clearly: Passport.pdf, Degree_certificate.pdf, Transcript.pdf, etc.)
Step 2 — Create Mumaris+ account and fill profile
- Go to Mumaris+ portal (Mumaris+ is SCFHS unified practitioner portal). Create an account or login via Nafath if you have Saudi national access.
- Complete personal details, contact info, education and work history accurately.
- Upload your scanned documents into the correct sections (education, internship, experience, license). Follow the Mumaris+ file naming and size rules.
Step 3 — Submit Eligibility application in Mumaris+
- From your Mumaris+ dashboard choose the service for eligibility/classification for your profession.
- Submit the application and pay any Mumaris+ application fee if prompted.
- You will receive an eligibility application number — keep it safe.
Step 4 — Primary Source Verification (DataFlow / PSV)
SCFHS requires primary source verification (PSV) of your academic and professional documents (DataFlow or an SCFHS-specified PSV service).Follow the PSV provider instructions (they may contact your university and previous employers for verification). Typical PSV time: varies — often several weeks to months depending on document issuers.
Step 5 — Receive Eligibility result
After PSV completes, SCFHS reviews and issues an Eligibility result in Mumaris+: Eligible / Conditionally Eligible / Not Eligible.
If Eligible and your profession requires an exam, you will be allowed to book the Prometric exam.
Step 6 — Book and sit the Prometric (SCFHS) exam
Use the Prometric booking portal or the link provided in Mumaris+ to schedule your exam at a Prometric centre (there are test centres worldwide, including Dubai).Pay the exam fee and choose an available date. Review exam blueprint and sample questions before attending.
Step 7 — Receive exam results and classification
After passing the exam, return to Mumaris+ to complete the classification/registration application and pay registration fees.
SCFHS will update your classification and issue the professional license/registration.
If you fail, Mumaris+/Prometric provide retake instructions (fees and waiting period apply).
Step 8 — Start working / renewals
Once the license is active, provide your license/SCFHS classification to your employer.
Keep records of required CME credits and renewal dates — SCFHS licenses require renewal and continuing professional development depending on the profession.