QuickDocs UAEA UAE Police Clearance Certificate (PCC), often called a good-conduct certificate, may be requested for employment, immigration, study or another official purpose. The application route and supporting information can differ depending on the applicant and the authority involved.
Current resident, former resident or another case?
Do not assume every PCC application follows the same route. Your current UAE status and the organization requesting the certificate can affect what you need to prepare. Confirm the current issuing-authority requirements before applying.
Who needs a PCC?
- People applying for immigration or residency in another country
- Job applicants asked for proof of good conduct
- Students applying to study abroad
Typical documents
Applicants are usually asked for identification and UAE residency details, but requirements vary by applicant and application route, so check the current requirements for your case.
After you receive it
- Check the name and passport details are correct
- Ask the receiving body if attestation or translation is needed
- Check how recent the certificate must be
Support
Our PCC service helps you prepare. If the certificate will be used abroad, read the attestation guide.
Frequently asked questions
Who requests a PCC?
Usually foreign embassies, immigration bodies, employers and universities.
Can I use it abroad straight away?
Often it must be attested first. Check with the requesting body.
How long is it valid?
The requesting authority decides how recent it must be. Confirm this before applying.
This page is general information, not legal advice. Requirements, fees and processing times are set by the relevant UAE authorities, differ by case and can change, so we confirm the current position with you before you proceed.