How much does the DHA nursing exam cost?

USD 240 per attempt

Per DHA's published exam fee schedule, the computer-based assessment fee for both the Registered Nurse and Assistant Nurse categories is USD 240 per attempt. It is charged for each sitting, so a retake costs the same again — one of the strongest arguments for not booking before your mock scores are stable.

What the fee does not include

We do not quote figures for those because they change by country, by document and by provider. Check each one at the point you pay it rather than trusting a number in a blog post.

Budget separately for

• Primary Source Verification of your qualifications, licence and experience, handled through DHA's verification partner
• Sheryan account and application/registration charges for your professional registration
• Document costs at home: attestations, a good-standing certificate, translations and courier
• Travel to the test centre if you sit the exam outside your city, plus any rescheduling charge

The cheapest exam is the one you sit once

At USD 240 a sitting, a failed first attempt costs more than most preparation material. Nurses who go in with a structured plan and rehearsed timing pass earlier and pay the fee once.

Source

Figures on this page come from the Dubai Health Authority's published licensing assessment guideline and licensing manual. DHA can revise them, so confirm on dha.gov.ae before you pay or book.