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Kuwait Nursing License Status Check Online

ByEbaa ShahoudUpdated11 February 2025 - 3:11pm

You can check your nursing license through the service provided by Kuwait Ministry of Health medical license system, by the following link listed below:

Website:

https://medlic.moh.gov.kw

How to Check Kuwait Nursing License Status Online

You can check Kuwait nursing license status online through the medical license system, as follows:

Go to the Medical License System directly “from here“.
Click on the “login” button.

How to Check Kuwait Nursing License Status Online

Enter your credentials.
Click on “Log in”.
Click on “Dashboard” from the left menu.
Check the nursing license status in Kuwait.

Kuwait Nursing License Requirements

The table below shows the requirements for Kuwait nursing license:

Nursing License Category	Nursing License Requirements
Government Sector Nursing License	Passport and residence for individuals who are not Kuwaiti. Ministerial decision letter regarding appointment. Two personal photographs. Civil ID.
Private Sector Nursing License	A recent and valid copy of the residence permit for non-Kuwaiti nursing employers. Certificate evaluation by the technical office and successful completion of the personal interview. Submission of a letter requesting the issuance of the license from the employer. Completion of Form A, signed and stamped by the approved medical director and license applicant. Resignation from the ministry in which the individual previously worked. Original medical examination result. Equivalence result and data verification from higher education, or a pledge to provide equivalency and data accuracy, signed by the medical director and nurse. A letter addressed to the Higher Committee for Equivalency of Certificates. Original recent certificate from the Public Institution for Social Security for Kuwaitis. Original certificate of no criminal record from the Criminal Evidence Department for Kuwaitis. Two personal photos.
Transferring Nursing License to Private Sector	A letter from the previous work center confirming the last working day, signed by the authorized medical director. Submission of the old original license. Two personal photos. A recent photo of the valid residence permit for the required employer for non-Kuwaitis. The equivalence result and data verification from higher education. If equivalence and data accuracy are not provided: A pledge to bring the equivalency and accuracy of data from higher education, signed by the medical director and the doctor. A letter addressed to the Higher Committee for Equivalency of Certificates. A written request from the concerned doctor expressing the desire to transfer to the new center. A recent copy of the Civil ID.
Renewing Nursing License to work in the Private Sector	A letter requesting the renewal of the license from the employer. A recent copy of the Civil ID. A recent copy of the valid residency for the employer required for nursing for non-Kuwaitis. A recent certificate from the Public Institution for Social Security for Kuwaitis. The result of the medical examination for individuals aged 60 and above. The result of equivalence and data accuracy from Higher Education. If no equivalence or data accuracy is provided: A pledge to submit the equivalency and data accuracy from Higher Education, signed by the Medical Director and the doctor. A letter addressed to the Higher Committee for Equivalency of Certificates. Submission of the old original license. Two recent personal photos.

Kuwait Nursing License Fees

Here are the fees required for Kuwait nursing license:

Nursing License Category	Nursing License Sector	Nursing License Fees
Nursing License Issuance	Government Sector	Issuance submitted without fees
Issuing Nursing License	Private Sector	25 KWD
Transferring Nursing License	Private Sector	30 KWD
Renewing Nursing License	Private Sector	15 KWD

Questions & Answers

What is the Kuwait Nursing License Status Check Online service?

The Kuwait Nursing License Status Check Online service allows nurses to check the status of their nursing license through the Kuwait Ministry of Health's medical license system.

How can I check the status of my nursing license in Kuwait?

To check the status, you need to log in to the Kuwait Ministry of Health's Medical License System using your credentials. After logging in, you can click on the “Dashboard” from the left menu to view the nursing license status.

What are the requirements for obtaining a nursing license in Kuwait?

The requirements vary depending on whether you are applying for a government or private sector nursing license. For the government sector, you need a passport, civil ID, and two personal photos. For the private sector, additional documents such as a medical examination result and equivalency of certificates are required.

What are the fees for obtaining a nursing license in Kuwait?

The fees for a nursing license depend on the sector. For the government sector, the issuance is free of charge. For the private sector, the fees are 25 KWD for issuing the license, 30 KWD for transferring the license, and 15 KWD for renewal.

How do I transfer my nursing license to the private sector?

To transfer your nursing license to the private sector, you need to submit a letter from your previous employer confirming your last working day, the old original license, and updated documents like a recent residence permit and equivalency results from higher education.