24/09/2025
Who Can a Pakistani DPT Work Abroad? | Licensing & Opportunities Guide for Pakistani Physical Therapists.
1. UAE – Abu Dhabi
Regulatory Body: Department of Health (DOH) – Abu Dhabi
Website: https://www.doh.gov.ae
Requirements:
Minimum 2 years of post-graduate clinical experience
Valid home country license (from AHPC)
Dataflow verification of educational and professional documents
Pass the DOH exam (formerly HAAD)
2. UAE – Dubai
Regulatory Body: Dubai Health Authority (DHA)
Website: https://www.dha.gov.ae
Requirements:
2 years of post-graduate experience
Home country license (AHPC Pakistan)
Dataflow primary source verification
DHA Prometric exam clearance
3. UAE – Other Emirates (Sharjah, Ajman, etc.)
Regulatory Body: Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP)
Website: https://www.mohap.gov.ae
Requirements:
2 years of clinical experience
Home country license
MOHAP Prometric exam and Dataflow verification
4. Saudi Arabia
Regulatory Body: Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS)
Website: https://www.scfhs.org.sa
Requirements:
1 year post-DPT experience
License from AHPC
Prometric exam (SCFHS) and Dataflow verification
5. Qatar
Regulatory Body: Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners (QCHP) under MOPH
Website: https://www.qchp.org.qa
Requirements:
Bachelor or Doctor of Physical Therapy degree
2 years post-graduate experience
Home country license
Prometric exam and Dataflow verification
6. Oman
Regulatory Body: Oman Medical Specialty Board (OMSB)
Website: https://www.omsb.org
Requirements:
3 years of experience
AHPC license
OMSB Prometric exam and Dataflow verification
7. United Kingdom (UK)
Regulatory Body: Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Website: https://www.hcpc-uk.org
Requirements:
Assessment of qualifications
English proficiency (IELTS – min. band 7.0 overall with no less than 6.5)
Proof of clinical experience and references
Clinical hours certificate etc
8. United States of America (USA)
Regulatory Body: Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT)
Website: https://www.fsbpt.org
Requirements:
Credential evaluation through FCCPT or CGFNS
TOEFL iBT (min. score 89)
Apply for licensure in desired state
Pass NPTE (National Physical Therapy Exam)
May require additional coursework to meet equivalency
9. Canada
Regulatory Body: Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators (CAPR)
Website: https://www.alliancept.org
Requirements:
Credential assessment by CAPR
English proficiency (IELTS or TOEFL)
Pass Physiotherapy Competency Exam (PCE) – Written & Clinical (OSCE)
May need bridging program based on credential outcome
10. Australia
Regulatory Body: Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) & Australian Physiotherapy Council (APC)
Website: https://www.ahpra.gov.au
Requirements:
Credential assessment by APC
English language test (IELTS/TOEFL/PTE)
Written and clinical assessment (if required)
Bridging program or supervised practice may be necessary
11. New Zealand
Regulatory Body: Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand
Website: https://www.physioboard.org.nz
Requirements:
Assessment of academic qualifications
Proof of clinical competency
English language proficiency IELTS/PTE
May require a period of supervised practice