DataFlow primary source verification (PSV) for the Gulf
DataFlow primary source verification is the mandatory background check that Gulf health authorities require before licensing a doctor — the DataFlow Group confirms your degrees, licences and experience by contacting the issuing bodies directly.
Last updated 2026-07-11 · figures are indicative snapshots — confirm current values with the source
What is DataFlow PSV and how long does it take?
DataFlow PSV authenticates your qualifications, licences, good-standing certificates and employment by contacting the issuing authorities directly, to prevent fraud. DataFlow’s standard timeframe is 15 to 25 working days from the date of complete payment and submission. It is a hard gate: most Gulf authorities will not issue a licence without an approved DataFlow report.
What DataFlow verifies
DataFlow checks the authenticity of your professional record at source. You submit clear scans and a mandatory Letter of Authorization; DataFlow does not require attestation or apostille.
- Verified: educational degrees, professional qualifications, transcripts, employment certificates, health licences and good-standing certificates.
- You submit: passport, the documents to be verified, a name-change certificate if applicable, and a Letter of Authorization (mandatory).
Timeline and fees
Plan the verification early, because it runs in parallel with (and often longer than) the exam and application steps. DataFlow does not publish a fixed fee — the cost depends on the package and the number of documents, shown at checkout, and some authorities add their own fee on top.
- Standard timeframe: 15–25 working days from complete submission and payment; incomplete documents or slow-responding institutions can extend it.
- Fees are package-dependent and shown at checkout — DataFlow does not publish a fixed price, so treat any quoted figure as an estimate and confirm at application.
Which authorities require it
DataFlow PSV is required across the Gulf. DataFlow lists these health authorities among its clients.
- Dubai Health Authority (DHA), Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), Ministry of Health and Prevention UAE (MOHAP), Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS), Qatar’s DHP (MOPH), Bahrain’s NHRA and the Oman Medical Specialty Board.(DataFlow Group — verification services)
- Qatar’s DHP names DataFlow and Quadrabay as its two approved PSV providers, and has moved to require PSV with no exceptions.(Qatar DHP (MOPH) — Primary Source Verification)
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Frequently asked questions
How long does DataFlow verification take?+
DataFlow’s standard timeframe is 15 to 25 working days from the date you submit a complete set of documents and pay. Delays can happen if documents are missing or an issuing institution responds slowly, so start it as early as you can.
How much does DataFlow PSV cost?+
DataFlow does not publish a fixed fee — the cost depends on the verification package and the number of documents, and is shown at checkout. Some health authorities add their own fee on top. Confirm the current price when you apply rather than relying on quoted estimates.
Do I need DataFlow before the Prometric exam?+
Generally yes. The usual order is: apply to the health authority for eligibility, complete DataFlow PSV, receive your eligibility ID, then book the Prometric exam. Most Gulf authorities will not issue a licence without an approved DataFlow report.
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