Police clearance certificate UAE
Police Clearance Certificate (PCC), just as the name implies, is a verified certificate attesting that one is devoid of any criminal record.
It also testifies that you are not also held responsible for any current crime wherever you are. So, apparently your past and present crime check status is verified.
In the UAE, it can also be referred to as a certificate of good conduct to a resident of the country. This shows that you have been a law-abiding citizen or resident of the country. If you are planning to start a business in Dubai, having a PCC may be one of the requirements depending on the nature of your business.
The Police Department is a section of the Ministry of Interior which is responsible for the issuance of the clearance certificate. However, you can still make the application straight from the Ministry of Interior website.
Procedure of getting Police Clearance Certificate
There are various platforms to start your application for the UAE police clearance certificate. All these have been made available and simplified for your convenience. How to get police clearance certificate, below are the steps to follow:
Website of the Ministry of Interior
- Log into the ministry of interior website www.moi.gov.ae
- Click on “important services” in the options you will see.
- In the service options displayed, choose “Issuance of clear criminal record certificate”
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- Press “start service” and login or register with your correct details.
- You will have to present the digits on your Emirates ID.
- Alternatively, still on the current login page, you will be given an option to sign in or register with your UAE pass. Here you will have to present your fingerprints.
- Complete the following spaces with the details required.
- Get your certificate issued.
- Mobile Application of the Ministry of Interior
- Head over to your app store and download the MOI UAE app.
- Under the “most used service” option, choose “police clearance certificate”.
- Click on “start service”.
- Then it takes you to a new page to login or register.
- You may also choose to sign in with your UAE pass, then present your fingerprint.
- Then insert your details in the spaces required including why you are applying for a police clearance certificate
- Get your certificate generated.
Alternatively, if you are in Dubai, you can simply proceed to the Dubai police website www.dubaipolice.gov.ae or download their mobile app or reach them with their contact number 901.
If you are in Abu Dhabi, you can visit Abu Dhabi police website at https://es.adpolice.gov.ae or download their mobile app using their name “Abu Dhabi Police”. It takes just five minutes to complete the application or request using the website or mobile app.
Also, you can visit any police service centre near you to fill the necessary form and make the payment. For Sharjah, you can visit their website at www.shjpolice.gov.ae or get their mobile app. This simple method goes equally for other emirates.
Documents required for the police clearance certificate.
A few of your documents are required to complete the application request. Below is the checklist of documents to provide during the process:
- A copy of your passport size photograph in a white background.
- Your emirates ID
- Your passport copy
You can complete the application process either online or in any police service centre. So below is the application fee according to categories:
| UAE Nationals | AED 100 |
| UAE Residents | AED 200 |
| Individuals outside UAE (former residents) | AED 300 |
Who can apply for the UAE police clearance certificate?
The beneficiaries of this service are the residents of UAE or those who were once in the UAE but have left.
There are various reasons why people get to apply for the police clearance certificates including reasons related to:
Work - some companies ensure all their employees have been checked and free from any criminal records before finally letting them in. So in this case people obtain the police clearance certificate for a UAE visa.
In the UAE some professions like teachers must be checked by the police before a start.
Study - this is usually common for people going to other foreign countries to study. They are usually asked to present a police clearance certificate along with other necessary documents. Police clearance certificate for UAE visa also applies to those seeking a UAE student visa.
Needs of former residents - in addition, anyone who has been in the UAE previously but now resides in another country can equally apply for the police clearance certificates if the need arises.
- Below are the steps for people in this category to take:
- Obtain a fingerprint card from your police station
- Proceed to the UAE embassy in your country
- Get the fingerprint card attested
- Then proceed to the ministry of interior web at www.moi.gov.ae or get their mobile app.
- Continue with the steps above
- Alternatively, you can download the police mobile app of any of the emirates you wish to get your report from
Also bear in mind that the language options for your police clearance certificate are very important. So ensure to use the language which the receiving organisation can interpret.
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