This service allows the investor or their representative to submit all required information and documents to request initial approval for opening or reopening a healthcare facility, after ensuring compliance with the Sharjah Health Authority’s regulations. (Applicable both inside and outside Sharjah Healthcare City)
Service Summary:
A service that enables the investor or their representative to request initial approval to open or reopen a healthcare facility, after ensuring compliance with the Sharjah Health Authority's requirements.
Required Documents:
- Owner EID + Passport.
- Layout plane.
- Proposal letter.
- Power of attorney (if applicable).
- Trade name reservation.
- Affection plan from Town planning.
Conditions & Requirements:
- The applicant must be the owner of the facility or an authorized legal representative.
- The type of healthcare facility must be licensed under the Sharjah Health Authority’s classification.
- Full compliance with all requirements and standards of the Sharjah Health Authority.
Service Process:
- Log in to the Sharjah Health Authority system.
- Fill out the electronic application form for initial approval.
- Attach the required documents.
- The application will be reviewed and verified by the Authority.
- Pay any applicable fees, if required.
- Receive the initial approval electronically upon acceptance of the application.
- Initial Approval Letter to Open New Healthcare Facility Approved stamped layout.
- Depending on the type of facility.
- 4 working days.
- Sharjah Health Authority System.
- Initial Approval Extension Service.
- Request to issue a final license to open a healthcare facility.
- Renew Healthcare facility license.
- Request to cancel healthcare facility license.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
The investor (facility owner) or their authorized legal representative.
No, the initial approval is only the first step. After preparing the facility and fulfilling all requirements, an application for the final license must be submitted.
It is valid for one year from the date of issuance.