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How to Acquire Your Police Clearance Certificate in the UAE?

· UAE Attestation
police clearance certificate

Out of all other essential documents an expat requires in the UAE, the Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) is prominent. Also known as Good Character Certificate or Good Conduct Certificate or Good Citizen Certificate, a PCC is required for numerous purposes including employment. As the name suggests, a PCC is an official document issued by the police department of a particular area stating whether or not the candidate has a criminal background. An expat can either apply for a PCC in their native country or in the UAE. Make sure to get your certificates attested prior to apply for it. Services regarding Indian certificate attestation and other countries are also easily available here.

Let’s discuss thoroughly what is a PCC and what documents are required to apply for this certificate.

What are the documents required for PCC?

Some of the documents that re required to be submitted at the police station for PCC are:

  1. A valid Emirate identity card.

  2. A letter written by the applicant claiming that he/she doesn’t have any criminal conviction against him/her.

  3. A recent passport size photograph.

  4. A copy of the applicant’s passport.

In Dubai, the applicant can either apply for PCC personally by visiting the police station or can visit their official website. The fee for PCC for Emirati citizen is 100 AED and 200 AED for the expats residing in the country. However, the applicants who are applying for this certificate from outside the country need to pay 300 AED. If the applicant is no longer the UAE resident, then initially the applicant needs to get the fingerprints card attested by the UAE Embassy. This biometric is required for the personal identity of the applicant. If you are seeking professional assistance regarding this, then you can also hire an experienced agency.

Documents required by applicants applying from another country are:

  1. Fingerprints card approved by the UAE.

  2. A copy of the applicant’s passport.

  3. Two recent passport-size photographs.

  4. A letter written by the applicant stating his purpose of applying for PCC.

A PCC can be required for several purposes including joining a new company or establishing a new company in the country. If you are searching for a reliable and experienced company offering services regarding PCC, visa assistance, and certificate attestation in Dubai, then contact SEPL Document Clearing LLC. They offer express, affordable, and hassle-free services in Dubai.