TAMM is Abu Dhabi’s single window for government services. For Western-trained clinicians, it’s the hub you (or your employer/PRO) will touch across immigration and daily life: tracking work/residence steps, booking medicals/biometrics, managing Emirates ID, family sponsorship, driving, utilities and more. Used correctly, TAMM shortens lead times, reduces back-and-forth, and keeps your file clean for DOH licensing and hospital onboarding.
Who this is for: Western-trained Nurses, Physiotherapists, and Doctors planning permanent, employer-sponsored roles in Abu Dhabi’s private sector.
1) Where TAMM fits in your end-to-end journey
Before arrival: monitor Employment Entry Permit, prepare documents, pre-book steps your employer allows.
After arrival: complete medical screening and biometrics, track issuance of Residence Visa and Emirates ID.
Living admin: set up utilities, driving services, tenancy and attestations you’ll need for banking/schooling.
Family: sponsor spouse/children once your residence is active and eligibility is met.
Later: renewals, replacements, cancellations and good data hygiene for future employer changes.
Remember:TAMM (services/platform) is immigration-admin glue; DOH is your professional licence. You must have Residence + Emirates ID + DOH licence + facility privileging active before patient care.
2) Pre-arrival checklist (build this pack before HR files)
Create clean colour scans with consistent names/dates:
Passport (≥ 6 months validity) + passport-style photo
Degree/diploma + full transcripts (programme, dates, credits/hours)
Home/most recent professional licence + Good Standing Certificate (recent)
Employment reference letters (role, dates, duties, FTE, signed/stamped)
CV (chronological; month/year; no gaps; names exactly as passport)
Police clearance (as requested by employer/visa)
Marriage/birth certificates (if bringing family)
Sworn translations/apostille/notarisation where required by the issuing country
Pro tip: keep a one-page Document Checklist PDF and tick items off. Most delays come from date/name mismatches across CV, references and licence history.
3) Post-arrival: what typically happens (and where TAMM appears)
Step A — Medical screening & biometrics
Your employer schedules these appointments. Keep passport, entry permit, and booking confirmations handy.
Step B — Residence Visa + Emirates ID
Once medicals/biometrics clear, your Residence is issued and your Emirates ID is produced/activated. Track status and collection/replacement requests through TAMM-linked services.
Step C — Bank, mobile, tenancy, utilities
With Emirates ID in hand, set up bank account, mobile SIM, tenancy (Ejari/Tawtheeq) and utilities. Several flows surface inside TAMM or link out to the relevant authority from within your TAMM account.
Step D — DOH licensing & privileging
In parallel, complete DataFlow/PSV, any assessment/Prometric if required, and final DOH licence issuance. Your facility then maps your licence to your job title (privileging). You can practise only when Residence + Emirates ID + DOH + privileging are active.
4) Using TAMM for dependants (family sponsorship)
Once your residence is live and salary/housing criteria are met, you can apply to sponsor spouse and children. Prepare:
Marriage/birth certificates translated/apostilled as required by the issuing country
Proof of housing (tenancy) and income documents requested in the flow
Passport/photographs for dependants
Expect biometric appointments and medicals where applicable. Dependants need their own sponsorship to work.
5) Renewals, replacements and cancellations
Renewals: start early (set reminders at 180/90/60 days). Align timing with licence/insurance so benefits don’t lapse.
Replacements: damaged/lost Emirates ID can be replaced via TAMM-linked flows.
Cancellations & employer changes: coordinate residence cancellation/transfer with your contract terms and DOH status to avoid being out of status between sponsors.
6) A simple, realistic timeline (signals—not guarantees)
Offer signed → HR files Entry Permit
You finalise document pack; begin PSV/DataFlow and book assessment if needed
Arrive in Abu Dhabi → Medicals + biometrics (appointments via employer; visibility via TAMM links)
Residence + Emirates ID issued → bank, tenancy, utilities
DOH licence issued/activated → facility privileging
Safe start (first shift) once all four are active
7) Common pitfalls (and how to avoid them)
Starting clinical work on a visit visa → never do this.
Names/dates don’t match across passport, CV, references, licences → reconcile before filing.
Expired Good Standing/Police Clearance at submission → request close to filing.
Slow DataFlow issuers → email registrars/HR before PSV starts; confirm the exact mailbox that will reply.
Title/category mismatch (contract vs DOH vs privileging) → align at offer stage.
Late renewals → set TAMM/calendar reminders to avoid practice gaps.
8) Ready-to-use mini-audits (copy/paste)
Identity & docs
Passport name = all portal names = all document names
CV month/year aligns with each reference and licence record
All translations/apostilles attached where required
Immigration & residency
Entry Permit valid; medical/biometric bookings confirmed
Residence + Emirates ID issued before onboarding shifts
Licensing & privileging
PSV submitted; issuer emails confirmed
Assessment booked/passed (if required)
DOH licence active and privileging completed
9) Short FAQs
Do I need to create my own TAMM account?
Often your employer’s PRO handles key filings; still, having your own TAMM login helps you track status and manage personal services.
Is English testing part of TAMM?
No—language tests relate to licensing/employer policy (e.g., OET/IELTS), not the residency portal.
Can I move employers later?
Yes—coordinate residence transfer, DOH status and privileging timing to avoid gaps.
How soon can I bring my family?
Once your residence and income/housing criteria are in place. Prepare apostilled/translated certificates in advance.