Health Regulation Services

Sick Leave or Escort Leave Attestation

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Quick Information

  • Target Audience
    Applicants requesting attestation of sick leave/escort leave
  • Service Delivery Channels
    Electronic Portal
  • Service Completion Duration
    4 Working Days
  • Payment Methods
    Electronic payment

This service allows patients to request attestation of a sick leave or escort leave issued by a healthcare facility licensed by Sharjah Health Authority.

Service Summary:

This service allows the applicant to request the attestation of a sick leave or escort leave issued by a healthcare facility licensed by Sharjah Health Authority.

Required Documents:

  • sick leave certificate from the facility.
  • Medical Report if the sick leave is more than 4 days.
  • Discharge Summary.

Conditions & Requirements:

  • The healthcare facility must be licensed by the Sharjah Health Authority.
  • The physician must hold a valid full-time or part-time license issued by the Sharjah Health Authority.
  • Healthcare professional be a specialist or consultant to issue sick leaves exceeding 4 days.
  • The sick leave from date must be on the same visit date or one day after.

Service Process:

  • Log in to the Sharjah Health Authority system.
  • Submit the application and attach the required documents.
  • Pay the application fees through the system.
  • Internal review of the application by the Authority.
  • Issuance of an attested sick leave certificate or attested escort leave certificate.

Service Output:

  • Attested Sick Leave or Escort Leave Certificate.

Service Fees:

  • 50 AED.

Service Duration:

  • 4 working days.

Service Delivery Channels:

  • Through Sharjah Health Authority's official website.

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Frequently Asked Questions:

Who is authorized to submit the request?

The patient or the facility representative can submit the sick leave attestation request.

Does the medical report need to be signed and stamped?

Yes, the report must bear the signature of the treating physician and the stamp of the licensed healthcare facility by SHA.

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