Work abroad with a verified Filipino credential
We verify your PRC licence and your degree with the issuing institution, then file with the destination regulator. Timelines quantified per corridor.
What this corridor requires
Filipino health professionals are the largest single group in Gulf healthcare. Every destination regulator requires PRC licence verification plus primary source verification of the degree before issuing a licence.
- Typical licence timeline
- 3-6 months
- Primary source verification
- 5-15 days
- Licensing authority
- PRC
Philippines to the Gulf and Europe: the official sources
To work as a Filipino nurse in the Gulf you need your licence verified by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) through its board verification or certificate of good standing, your degree confirmed with the school, primary source verification (DataFlow for SCFHS, DHA and DOH) and the destination licence. Booka prepares and files the file.
Last updated
- Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), Philippines: board verification and certificate of good standing
https://www.prc.gov.ph/
- Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS), Saudi Arabia
https://scfhs.org.sa/en
- Dubai Health Authority (DHA), UAE
https://www.dha.gov.ae/en
- Department of Health Abu Dhabi (DOH), UAE
https://www.doh.gov.ae/en/
- DataFlow Group, primary source verification provider
https://dataflowgroup.com/
Requirements, fees and timelines are set by each regulator and depend on the receiving country.
Which professions move on this corridor
Demand reflects active employer requests on the corridor. The route is the licensing path the destination regulator requires.
| Profession | Demand | Licensing route |
|---|---|---|
| Nurses | Very high | PRC verification + PSV + regulator licence |
| Doctors | High | PRC verification + PSV + licensing exam |
| Medical technologists | High | PRC verification + PSV |
| Physical therapists | Medium | PRC verification + PSV + regulator exam |
| Engineers | Medium | PRC verification + destination body assessment |
How the file moves
Primary source verification
The Verifier Agent contacts the issuing university and confirms your degree against the official registry — no third-party agents.
Document authentication
We prepare attestation, apostille and certified translation according to what the receiving regulator requires.
Regulator filing
The Regulator Agent files your licensing application with the destination authority and tracks the case until resolution.
Licence issued
Once approved, we hand over the licence and the verified credential file you can reuse for any future employer.
Frequently asked questions
What does PRC verification involve?
The Professional Regulation Commission holds the register of licensed professionals in the Philippines. Destination regulators request verification of your PRC licence directly from the Commission, which confirms the licence is genuine and in good standing.
Is my board exam result enough?
No. The board result proves you passed, but the regulator needs verified confirmation from the PRC that your licence is current and unrestricted, plus primary source verification of the underlying degree.
Do I need DataFlow verification?
If you are licensing in Saudi Arabia, Dubai or Abu Dhabi, almost certainly. DataFlow Group lists the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS), the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and the Department of Health Abu Dhabi (DOH) among the organisations it runs primary source verification for. The regulator decides which provider applies, so check its own instructions first.
How do I get a PRC certificate of good standing?
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) issues the certificate of good standing and the board (stateboard) verification as listed services on prc.gov.ph. Gulf regulators use them to confirm that your licence is current and unrestricted.
How long does SCFHS licensing take from the Philippines?
The SCFHS does not publish a fixed processing time we can verify, so we do not quote one. The file moves through PRC verification, primary source verification, the SCFHS assessment and the licence. Booka shows the status of each step in your file. Timelines depend on the receiving country.
Get your credential verified
Tell us your profession and destination. We verify at source and file with the regulator. Requirements depend on the receiving country.