Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) Services in the UAE

Police Clearance Certificate applications for UAE residents and applicants abroad, for visa, employment and immigration purposes.

A Police Clearance Certificate confirms an individual has no criminal record and is commonly required for UAE visa applications, certain employment categories, immigration to another country, and some professional licences. We manage the application whether it is issued by UAE authorities for current or former residents, or by a foreign country’s police authority for use in the UAE.

Where a PCC is needed as part of a wider government approval or visa process, we coordinate it alongside our government approval services so it is not the item holding up the rest of the application.

Who Needs a PCC

Applicants for certain UAE residence and employment visas
People applying for immigration to another country
Professionals applying for a regulated licence
Individuals asked by an employer for background verification

UAE and Overseas Certificates

If you live or lived in the UAE, the certificate comes from the UAE police authority. If you lived abroad, you need one from that country’s police, usually attested before use in the UAE. We check which applies to you and manage the process.

Validity

Many authorities accept a PCC only if issued within a recent period, so timing matters. We schedule it so it is valid on the day your wider government approval is submitted.

This service is part of our Government, PRO & Document Services practice. See the full overview: Government & PRO Approval Services in the UAE.

Often needed together with: Educational Certificate Attestation Services in the UAE, Personal Document Attestation Services in the UAE, Experience Certificate Attestation Services in the UAE, Medical Certificate Attestation Services in the UAE, Embassy, Consulate & Government Legalization Services in the UAE, Employee Replacement & Staffing Solutions in the UAE.

Also see: Business Licensing & Office Setup Support in the UAE.

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Key Benefits

Handled for both UAE-issued and foreign-issued PCC applications
Coordinated with related visa or government approval timelines
Application prepared to the exact format the receiving authority expects
Status tracked from submission through to collection

Our Process

Confirm which authority needs to issue the certificate
Prepare and submit the PCC application with supporting documents
Track the application through processing
Collect the certificate and, where needed, arrange further attestation

Frequently Asked Questions

Who typically needs a UAE Police Clearance Certificate?

Current and former UAE residents applying for visas or jobs elsewhere, individuals applying for certain UAE professional licences, and applicants for immigration to another country who lived in the UAE.

Can I apply for a UAE PCC if I no longer live in the UAE?

Yes, former residents can apply for a UAE Police Clearance Certificate remotely, and we can manage the application on your behalf.

How long does it take to get a Police Clearance Certificate?

A UAE PCC is often issued within a few working days once the application is submitted correctly, though foreign-issued certificates can take considerably longer depending on the country.

Does a PCC from my home country need attestation to be used in the UAE?

Often yes, depending on the receiving authority's requirements. We advise on whether attestation is needed for your specific case.

What supporting documents does a PCC application need?

Typically a valid passport, Emirates ID or previous residency details, and passport-sized photographs, though exact requirements depend on the issuing authority.

Do PCCs expire?

Yes, most receiving authorities only accept a certificate issued within a recent window, commonly three to six months, so timing the application to your submission deadline matters.