Dubai Police Clearance Certificate Guide
How to Apply for a Dubai PCC
A Police Clearance Certificate in Dubai, also known as a Good Conduct Certificate, Dubai PCC or Police Declaration, is an official document issued by the relevant police authority showing an applicant’s criminal-record status in the UAE. It may be requested for employment, immigration, residency, education, professional licensing, business or overseas applications.
GloboPrime provides Police Clearance Certificate Dubai support for current and former UAE residents, including document review, application guidance, outside-UAE fingerprint-document assistance, UAE MOFA attestation, embassy legalisation guidance, collection, delivery and status-check guidance across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and the other UAE Emirates. GloboPrime does not issue or approve PCCs. All certificates, attestations and approvals are issued solely by the relevant authority.
Who May Need a Dubai Police Clearance Certificate?
A Dubai Police Clearance Certificate may be requested by employers, immigration authorities, universities, embassies, licensing bodies, banks, courts or other organisations requiring evidence of an applicant’s criminal-record status in the UAE.- Employment and HR onboarding: Required by employers for background verification, regulated sectors, corporate hiring, and government-linked positions.
- Immigration and visas: Residence, work, study, citizenship and migration applications abroad.
- Professional licensing: Healthcare, education, finance, engineering, security and other regulated professions.
- Higher education: University admission, scholarships and academic registration.
- May require for business and corporate purposes: Required for investor screening, company setup, directorship, banking, tenders, and compliance checks.
- Legal and civil procedures: Required for court filings, family matters, adoption, name change, or official government submissions.
Documents Required for Police Clearance Certificate Dubai
Dubai PCC document requirements vary according to the applicant’s residency status, identity records and application purpose. Applicants should follow the current requirements displayed on the Dubai Police application platform.
For Current UAE Residents
- Emirates ID: A valid or expired Emirates ID number may be used for the Dubai Police application.
- Passport copy: Keep a clear copy of the passport information page available.
- UAE residence visa: May be requested where residency information is required.
- Recent photograph: A clear passport-size personal photograph may be required.
- Email address: Used for application notifications and digital certificate delivery.
- Certificate purpose: Select the applicable reason, such as employment, immigration, study or licensing.
- Requesting entity: Enter the employer, embassy, university or authority requesting the certificate.
- Certificate language: Select Arabic or English according to the receiving organisation’s requirements.
Important: The applicant is responsible for submitting accurate information. Additional documents may be requested by Dubai Police based on the individual application.
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For Former UAE Residents Applying from Outside the UAE
Former UAE residents may apply for a Dubai Police Clearance Certificate from outside the UAE if they previously entered the country. Requirements depend on the applicant’s available UAE identity and fingerprint records.- Personal photograph: A recent, clear passport-size photograph.
- Passport copy: A clear copy of the current passport information page.
- Previous UAE residence visa: A copy showing the applicant’s previous UAE residence or entry details.
- Emirates ID number: A valid or expired Emirates ID number may be used for the Dubai Police application.
- Ten-print fingerprint card: Applicants outside the UAE without a ten-print fingerprint must provide a fingerprint card certified by the UAE Embassy.
For Applicants Without an Emirates ID
Applicants who do not have an Emirates ID must attend an approved Dubai Police service centre during official working hours to complete fingerprinting.- Listed fingerprint locations: Al Qusais Police Station, Ports Police Station, Al Rashidiya Police Station and Jebel Ali Police Station.
- Identification documents: Bring the passport and any additional identity documents requested by Dubai Police.
How to Apply for Police Clearance Certificate in Dubai
Applicants can apply through the Dubai Police website, Dubai Police app, DubaiNow, Smart Police Stations or participating police stations. Digital service channels are available 24 hours a day.- Select the service channel: Open the Police Clearance Certificate service through an official Dubai Police channel.
- Enter applicant details: Provide the Emirates ID or passport details, email address, certificate purpose, requesting entity and preferred language.
- Upload the documents: Submit the passport copy, photograph, previous UAE visa or fingerprint document applicable to the applicant.
- Review the application: Check that all personal and document information is accurate before submission.
- Pay the government fees: Complete payment of the applicable Dubai Police fee and Knowledge and Innovation fees.
- Check the Dubai PCC status: Save the reference number and use the Dubai Police Application Status service or personal dashboard to track the request.
- Download the certificate: After issuance, the digital certificate is sent by email and may also be downloaded through the applicant’s account or reference number.
Any Certificate attestation From the Following Countries
MOFAIC Attestation for PCC Used Abroad
When a UAE Police Clearance Certificate is submitted in another country, the receiving authority will usually only accept it after attestation by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MOFAIC). Without this stamp, foreign employers, immigration offices, and universities can refuse the certificate.
For MOI-issued certificates, issuance and MOFAIC attestation are now combined into one digital request. The applicant logs in with UAE Pass, pays once, and the attested certificate arrives by email and app within minutes, instead of the older process that took around six days. The AED 300 government fee also covers UAE Embassy attestation in the destination country.
Some destination countries ask for one more step: legalization by their own embassy in the UAE after MOFAIC. Always confirm the full attestation chain with the receiving authority first. GloboPrime checks the correct chain for your destination country and completes MOFA attestation in Dubai and embassy legalization on your behalf.
Financial Cases Can Block Your PCC
A Police Clearance Certificate does not only check criminal cases. Open financial matters recorded in the system, such as bounced cheque cases, ongoing money disputes, or unsettled court orders, can stop the certificate from being issued.
Before applying, settle any pending financial case and clear unpaid traffic fines or other government dues. This matters most for jobs in banking, finance, and other regulated fields, where the employer reviews both the criminal and financial record. Once everything is cleared, the application can go through normally.
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Please note: GloboPrime Documents Attestation Services LLC is a private, UAE DED licensed document clearing company in Dubai. We are not affiliated with Dubai Police, the UAE Ministry of Interior, or any government authority. Police Clearance Certificates are issued solely by Dubai Police or MOI to the applicant. Our role is limited to application guidance, document preparation, attestation, translation, and embassy / consulate attestation.