Prometric eligibility ID validity by Gulf board
Check the dates on your own permit or approval before you book. Find your board below for its expiry rule and help with an expired ID.
Facts last verified 5 October 2026. Updated 6 October 2026.
Check your ID’s expiry
| Board | Expiry | Booking help |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai Health Authority (DHA) | The DHA exam ID tool gives no expiry, extension steps or reactivation fee. | Fees and booking |
| Department of Health Abu Dhabi (DOH) | 6 months in the general exam step; 3 months in the OSCE FAQ. Check your approval date in TAMM; ask DOH which applies. | Fees and booking |
| Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) | We did not find an official exam-approval lifetime or expired-ID renewal steps. Ask MOHAP. | Fees and booking |
| Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) | Use the dates on your scheduling permit. The older Prometric FAQ says usually 3 months from issue. Only SCFHS can reset or reissue it. | Fees and booking |
| Qatar Department of Healthcare Professions (DHP, formerly QCHP) | We did not find an official SCHQ2 booking-ID rule, expiry period or reissue fee. Follow your booking instructions. | Fees and booking |
| Oman Medical Specialty Board (OMSB) | We did not find an official booking-authorisation lifetime or reissue fee. An account payment lock does not establish expired eligibility. | Fees and booking |
| Bahrain National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA) | Up to 4 months from issue; 1 attempt. After a fail, wait for NHRA to restore eligibility before rebooking. | Fees and booking |
| Kuwait Ministry of Health (MOH) | The MOHKW page gives no approval lifetime. Book within any eligibility period MOH gives you. | Fees and booking |
A valid ID does not guarantee a seat. Check the dates offered by your board’s booking system before planning travel.