Health Regulation Services

Initial Approval Extension Service

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Quick Information

  • Service Beneficiaries
    Healthcare professionals working in healthcare facilities
  • Service delivery channels
    Electronic portal
  • Service Duration
    1 working day
  • Payment methods
    Electronic payment

Through this service, healthcare facilities can apply for extension of their Preliminary approval up to ONE year.

Service Summary:

This service allows the healthcare facility to request an extension of the initial approval for up to one year.

Required Documents:

  • A clarification Letter detailing the reason of the delay in getting the permanent license.

Conditions & Requirements:

  • The facility must have a valid initial approval.
  • The service can be requested before the initial approval expires or within one month after its expiration.

Service Process:

  • Log in to the Sharjah Health Authority system using the facility's account.
  • Select the "Request to Extend Initial Approval" service from the list of services.
  • Fill out the electronic application form, including the reason for the extension request.
  • Attach the required documents.
  • Pay the applicable fees.
  • The request will be reviewed by the Health Regulation Department.
  • If approved, the extension approval will be issued electronically.

Service Output:

  • Initial approval letter to open new Healthcare Facility.

Service Fees:

  • Hospital/ long term home care / fertilization center/ one day surgery/ Dialysis Center: 2,000AED
  • Clinic: 1,000AED

Service Duration:

  • 1 working day.

Service Delivery Channels:

  • Through SHA Portal.

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Frequently Asked Questions:

What is the purpose of extending the initial approval?

The extension request is used to grant the healthcare facility additional time before or within one month after the initial approval expires to complete the necessary requirements or procedures before applying for the final license.

What is the allowed extension period?

One year.

Can the initial approval be extended more than once?

Yes.

When should the extension request be submitted?

The request must be submitted before the initial approval expires, or within one month after its expiration.

What happens if the initial approval expires and no extension is requested?

In this case, a new initial approval application must be submitted, and all required documents must be provided again from the beginning.

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