The basic FAQs of GSC certificate are as follows:

What do you mean by Good Standing Certificate (GSC) or equivalents?

Good Standing certificate is a certificate issued by the Medical Council / Regulatory body, confirming the healthcare professional Good Standing (Lack of any malpractice) of his/her recent practice.

What is the validity of a Good Standing Certificate (GSC)?

Good Standing Certificate is valid for 6 months, from the date of issuance unless stated otherwise

How can I apply for a GSC from DHA? ™

• Apply online by using your username and password.
• Pay the GSC fees, for Normal: 510 DHS (it will take 15 working days), for Urgent: 1010 DHS (it will take 5 working days).
• Your Facility Medical Director must approve your GSC application.
• To be reviewed by HEALTH REGULATION DEPARTMENT (HRD).
• Issue the letter

The DHA good standing certificate is issued but I did not receive a copy, what shall do?

The letter is forwarded to the registered email address in your Sheryan account. If you wish to change the email address, please contact regulation@dha.gov.ae requesting the same.

I have paid the good standing certificate fee and have been waiting for a long time but still did not receive it. What shall I do?

Please check with the medical director, as the application might be pending in their account for approval of the application to proceed.

My license has been canceled during my good standing certificate application (after paying the required fee), what shall I do?

Since the application is canceled automatically when the license is canceled. You should apply again (for the same type of good standing letter) and not proceed to payment, then contact regulation@dha.gov.ae to do the necessary for the new application.

My license status is revoked/ suspended; can I apply for a good standing certificate?

Yes, you can do so manually (must visit the office to finalize the payment). However, the letter will not be issued as “good standing certificate” but as a “letter of current status” instead.