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How to get Medical License in Kuwait?

Byبشرى ديوبUpdated24 July 2025 - 12:14pm

You can submit your medical license application to the relevant department in Kuwait via the official website of the Kuwaiti Ministry of Health website or via “Sahel” app. You can also submit your application in person to the Medical Licensing Department, if necessary.

1 How to Get Medical License in Kuwait
2 How to Get Medical License in Kuwait via Sahel
3 Medical License Requirements in Kuwait
4 Medical License Fees in Kuwait
5 Medical License Link in Kuwait
6 Questions & Answers

How to Get Medical License in Kuwait

You can Get a Medical License online in Kuwait, Follow these simple steps:

Step 1: Visit Kuwaiti Ministry of Health website “from here“.
Step 2: Go to “BUSINESS SERVICES” tab.
Step 3: Choose “Online Licensing Service” from “Medical Licenses” services.
Step 4: Complete the login process by adding:
- Username.
- Password.

Step 5: click on “add details“.
Step 6: Add the required data, which includes:
- Identity Type.
- Identity Number.
- Degree level.
- Degree Name English.
- Degree Name Arabic.
- Start Data.
- End Data.
- Institution Name In English.
- Institution Name In Arabic.
- Country.
Step 7: Click on “Submit”.

Step 8: Click on “Add Work Details”.
Step 9: Add the required data, which are:
- Identity Type.
- Identity Number.
- Work Place Name.
- Country Of Work Place.
- Work Start Data.
- Work End Data.
- Designation/ Position.
- Work Experience Summary.
Step 10: Click on “Submit“.
Step 11: Click on “Full Time License Services“.
Step 12: Choose “New Personal License“.

Step 13: Enter the required data.
Step 14: Click on “Upload Documents”.
Step 15: Click on “continue”.
Step 16: Upload the required documents.

How to Get Medical License in Kuwait via Sahel

You can apply for a Medical License via Sahel App, follow these steps below:

Step 1: Download Sahel app via one of the following links:

Sahel app via Google Play Store:

Download

Sahel app via App Store:

Download

Step 2: Log in to the app.
Step 3: Go to “Services” tab.
Step 4: Choose “Ministry of Health”.
Step 5: Go to the medical licensing service.
Step 6: Add the data specified in the application.
Step 7: Upload the required documents.
Step 8: Submit the application after completing the steps.

Medical License Requirements in Kuwait

By the following table, you can find the list of requirements and documents to issuing the medical licenses in Kuwait:

Category	Requirements
Nursing requirements – Government sector	Passport and residence for non-Kuwaitis. Ministerial letter of appointment decision. 2 personal photos. Civil ID.
Supporting professions requirements – Government sector	2 personal photos. Ministerial letter of appointment decision. Passport and residence for non-Kuwaitis. Civil ID.
New appointment requirements for doctors – Government sector	2 personal photos. The letter from the ministry with the appointment decision. A copy of the civil ID. A receipt for the Doctors Association subscription. A passport and residence for non-Kuwaitis.
Requirements for issuing nursing licenses to work in the private sector	A recent and valid copy of the residence permit for the employer required for nursing by non-Kuwaitis. Evaluation of certificates by the technical office and passing the personal interview Submitting a letter requesting the issuance of the license from the employer. Filling out Form A signed and stamped by the approved medical director and the license applicant. Resignation from the ministry in which he previously worked. Original medical examination result. Equivalence result and correctness of data from higher education, and in the event of no equivalence and correctness of data: A pledge to bring the equivalency and accuracy of data from higher education, signed by the medical director and the nurse. A letter addressing the Higher Committee for Equivalency of Certificates. Original recent certificate from the Public Institution for Social Security for Kuwaitis. Original certificate of no criminal record from the Criminal Evidence Department for Kuwaitis. 2 personal photos.
Transferring licenses to practice human medicine and dentistry in the private medical sector	Submit a letter requesting the transfer of the license signed by the authorized medical director at the new center. A recent copy of the civil ID. A recent copy of the residence valid for the required employer for non-Kuwaitis. The result of the equivalence and correctness of the data from the Higher Education, and in the event of no equivalence and correctness of the data: A pledge to bring the equivalency and accuracy of data from higher education, signed by the medical director and the doctor. A letter addressing the Higher Committee for Equivalency of Certificates. Submit the original old license. Submit a letter of waiver of the license and approval to work for others from the previous work center, stating the last working day, signed by the authorized medical director. A written letter from the concerned doctor expressing the desire to transfer to the new center. 2 personal photos.
Requirements for issuing licenses to practice professions that assist the medical profession to work in the private sector	Submit a letter requesting the issuance of a license from the employer. Fill out Form -A- signed and stamped by the authorized medical director and the license applicant. Evaluation of certificates by the technical office and passing the personal interview. A recent copy of the civil ID. Original recent certificate from the Public Institution for Social Security for Kuwaitis Original certificate of no criminal conviction from the Criminal Evidence for Kuwaitis. Resignation from the ministry in which he previously worked. Original medical examination result. 2 personal photos. Equivalence result and correctness of data from higher education, and in the event of no equivalence and correctness of data: A pledge to bring the equivalency and accuracy of data from higher education, signed by the medical director and the nurse. A letter addressing the Higher Committee for Equivalency of Certificates. A recent copy of the residence permit valid for the employer required for nursing by non-Kuwaitis.
Requirements for issuing licenses to practice human medicine and dentistry in the private medical sector	Filling out Form -A- signed and stamped by the authorized medical director and the license applicant. A recent copy of the civil ID. Evaluation of certificates by the technical office and passing the personal interview. Submitting a letter requesting the issuance of the license from the employer. A recent copy of the residence permit valid for the employer required for nursing by non-Kuwaitis. Original medical examination result. A sample of the doctor’s signature and stamp matching the professional title according to the interview with the work center. The result of the equivalence and accuracy of the data from higher education, and in the event of no equivalence and accuracy of the data: A pledge to bring the equivalency and accuracy of data from higher education, signed by the medical director and the doctor. A letter addressing the Higher Committee for Equivalency of Certificates. Resignation from the ministry he previously worked in. Certificate of no proven administrative violations for employees in the government sector previously. Original certificate of no conviction from the Criminal Evidence for Kuwaitis. Original certificate of registration in the Continuing Education Program at the Kuwait Institute for Medical Specialties. A recent copy of the Medical Association subscription receipt. Original recent certificate from the Public Institution for Social Security for Kuwaitis. 2 personal photos.
New Appointment Requirements for Pharmacists – Government sector	Pharmacists Association Reached. 2 personal photos. Ministerial letter with appointment decision. Civil ID copy. Passport and residence for non-Kuwaitis.
Requirements for transferring nursing licenses to work in the private sector	Submit a letter of waiver of the license and approval to work for others from the previous work center, stating the last working day, signed by the authorized medical director. Submit the old original license. 2 personal photos. A recent photo of the residence valid for the required employer for non-Kuwaitis. The result of the equivalence and accuracy of the data from higher education, and in the event of no equivalence and accuracy of the data: A pledge to bring the equivalency and accuracy of data from higher education, signed by the medical director and the doctor. A letter addressing the Higher Committee for Equivalency of Certificates. A written letter from the concerned doctor expressing the desire to transfer to the new center. A recent copy of the Civil ID.
Requirements for transferring licenses to practice paramedical professions to work in the private sector	A written letter from the technician concerned expressing the desire to transfer to the new center. Submitting a letter requesting the transfer of the license signed by the medical director approved at the new center. A recent copy of the residence valid for the required employer for non-Kuwaitis. The result of the equivalency and correctness of the data from higher education, and in the event of no equivalency and correctness of the data: A pledge to bring the equivalency and accuracy of data from higher education, signed by the medical director and the doctor. A letter addressing the Higher Committee for Equivalency of Certificates. Submit the original old license. Submit a letter of waiver of the license and approval to work for others from the previous work center, stating the last working day, signed by the approved medical director. A recent copy of the civil ID. 2 personal photos.

Medical License Fees in Kuwait

You can find out the fees for issuing the medical licenses in Kuwait by the following table listed below:

Category	Fees
Issuance of licenses to practice human medicine and dentistry in the private medical sector.	50 Kuwaiti dinars.
Issuance of licenses to practice human medicine and dentistry in the Government medical sector.	No fees.
Issuance of licenses to practice nursing in the private sector.	25 Kuwaiti dinars.
Issuance of licenses to practice nursing in the government sector.	No fees.
Issuance of licenses to practice allied professions to the medical profession in the private sector.	25 Kuwaiti dinars.
Issuance of licenses to practice allied professions to the medical profession in the government sector.	No fees.

Medical License Link in Kuwait

You can visit the online electronic health licensing system via the link medlic.moh.gov.kw directly to log in and then submit the licensing application.

Conclusion

It is not necessary to submit medical license applications in Kuwait in person. Applications can be submitted via the medical licensing portal on the Ministry of Health’s official website or via the “Sahel” app, which saves time and effort.