How To Get Police Clearance Certificate In UAE?

Created on May 28, 2021
Last updated on Apr 06, 2026

By Nikhil Skariah (Author) | Reviewed by Divya R Nair On May 28, 2021

How To Get Police Clearance Certificate In UAE?

Good Conduct Certificates (also called Police Clearance Certificates) can be obtained from Dubai Police for citizens and residents inside the UAE as per the following procedure. Certificates of Good conduct certify that you have a clean record and fall under a ‘good resident’ category in UAE.

Documents Required For Police Clearance

  • Emirates ID Original + Copy
  • Passport-size photographs
  • Passport Original + Copy

How To Apply For Police Clearance Certificate In Dubai

In Dubai, the certificate can be applied either through the Dubai Police website or its app. To apply through the website. You will need to access your user profile through the MYID link or apply directly by completing the form.

The service fee to obtain the clearance certificate for a UAE National is AED 100, whereas, for residents, it is AED 200. If you are applying it from outside the country, the fee is AED 300

Fee For Applicants Residing In UAE

Good Conduct Certificate
  1. AED 50 by e-Dirham or visa card
  2. AED 15 as Empost charge
Good Conduct Certificate on Urgent basis        AED 200 By e-Dirham

How To Apply For Police Clearance In Abu Dhabi

To obtain the police clearance certificate in Abu Dhabi, You can apply the required documents at the customer service section in the police station. You can pay the fees by e-Dirham or visa card and receive the certificate by Empost.

Applying For Police Clearance From Another Country

To apply for a police clearance certificate in UAE from another country, you will need to get fingerprints taken at any police station within the country of residence and have to attest the fingerprint card by the UAE embassy in the country of residence. Upon attestation, you can send the application and the required documents to the General Directorate of Abu Dhabi Police.

Documents Required

  • Fingerprint card approved by the UAE or any GCC council
  • One passport-sized photograph
  • Copy of passport
  • Letter requesting the certificate
  • Copy of residency visa is needed in case the applicant is outside the country.

The application can be made through the Dubai Police GHQ website.

The Fee For Applying From Outside UAE

Good conduct certificateAED 53
Translation to EnglishAED 100
Accreditation by the Ministry of Foreign AffairsAED 300
Accreditation by the Ministry of InteriorAED 50
Empost charge AED 30

The UAE’s Ministry of Interior (MOI) announced last year that residents may apply for the certificate through the Ministry’s website www.moi.gov.ae and their smartphone application, UAE-MOI. The Police Clearance Certificate can also be downloaded through the UAE-MOI application via smartphone or printed via the ministry’s website.

An application for an electronic Police Clearance Certificate in Arabic costs AED 50, and certificates in English cost AED 100. An additional AED 13 is charged for the certificate to be delivered by Email.

FAQs

1. What is a Police Clearance Certificate in UAE?
A Police Clearance Certificate (PCC), also known as a Good Conduct Certificate, confirms that an individual has no criminal record in the UAE.

2. Who can apply for a Good Conduct Certificate in UAE?
UAE citizens, residents, and even former residents living outside the UAE can apply for a PCC.

3. How can I apply for a police clearance certificate in Dubai?
You can apply through the Dubai Police website or mobile app by logging in, filling out the application form, and submitting the required documents.

4. What documents are required for PCC in UAE?
Common documents include Emirates ID, passport copy, passport-size photographs, and for overseas applicants, a fingerprint card attested by the UAE embassy.

✎ Author

Nikhil Skariah
Legal Advisor  Corporate Governance and Compliance Expert  Regulation  Legal Strategy  Contract Auditing  
I'm Nikhil, your friendly lawyer who cuts through the legal mumbo jumbo. No fancy suits or boring jargon here, just straightforward advice to help your small business thrive.

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