How to get police clearance certificate in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

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Recently a police clearance certificate has become a mandatory requirement for work permit approval. Therefore, this document is crucial to anyone seeking employment in UAE, both in the private and public sectors. Below is a simple guide on how to get the police clearance certificates in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.


Note: You can use either of the certificates regardless of the Emirate your work permit is being applied from by your company.

What is a police clearance certificate?

A police clearance certificate is an official document issued by the Dubai or Abu Dhabi police that confirms your criminal record status. In the UAE, It is mostly required for but not limited to employment purposes. Therefore, you should not be surprised when your company requests this document from you when processing your work permit.

1. How to apply for a police clearance certificate in Abu Dhabi?

The process of applying for a police clearance certificate in Abu Dhabi is very simple when you apply online. If you have an active UAE PASS, it is way simpler and hassle-free.

UAE PASS will enable you to skip account creation on the Ministry of Interior website where you will be applying for the certificate. In addition, you will not be required to upload the following documents that are required to apply police clearance certificate in Abu Dhabi:

  • Completed application form
  • Copy of passport
  • residence visa
  • Set of fingerprints
  • Passport-sized photograph

Cost of Abu Dhabi police clearance certificate

It will cost you AED 53 with VAT to apply for the police clearance certificate, which you will pay with a debit or credit card online.

How long does it take to wait for a PCC in Abu Dhabi?

In Abu Dhabi, it will take less than 24 hours for your certificate to be emailed to you through the email you provided.

2. How to apply for a police clearance certificate in Dubai.

Just like in Abu Dhabi, the process of applying for a police clearance certificate in Dubai is simple and hassle-free when you apply online. You can either apply through the Dubai police app or the Dubai police website and follow the prompt.

Documents required

The following documents will be required to start the application for a police clearance certificate in Dubai.

  • Valid Emirates ID
  • Passport copy
  • A recent passport-size photo 

But if you have an active UAE PASS on your phone you will not need to present these documents. Signing in with UAE PASS will bypass all these requirements on the Dubai police app or website. To avoid this hassle you can download(and activate) UAE PASS from the app store for iPhone or the Play store for Android phones. If you need guidance on how to download and activate it. The UAE PASS registration guide article will be resourceful to you.

How much does it cost to apply PCC in Dubai?

The cost of applying police clearance certificate in Dubai is based on two categories:

  • UAE citizens AED 120 
  • UAE residents AED 220. 

However, if you apply outside the country the cost is AED 320. And you will have to pay an extra AED 100 if you apply through a service center in person. 

How long does it take to wait for PCC?

In Dubai, it will take less than 24 hours to wait for your police clearance certificate to be ready and emailed to the email address you provided. That is if you don’t have any criminal records.

3. How to apply police clearance certificate from outside the UAE.

Application for a police clearance certificate outside the UAE varies depending on the country you are applying from. However, generally, the following steps are involved:

• Obtaining a set of fingerprints from your local police station and attesting them in the UAE embassy or consulate.

After obtaining fingerprints and attesting them, you are required to submit this document alongside the following documents:

  • Completed application form
  • Copy of your passport and residence visa.
  • Passport-sized photo 

To the Ministry of Interior website or Dubai police website, pay the required fees and wait for your PCC to be emailed to the email you provided. 

How much does it cost?

The cost of applying UAE Police clearance certificate from outside the UAE is AED 320.

How long does it take to wait for the certificate?

Depending on the country you applied from, time taken to process your police clearance cerificate outside the UAE will range from a few days to several weeks.

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