Police Clearance Certificate Dubai — PCC Application, Biometrics & Attestation
How do you get a police clearance certificate in Dubai?
A UAE police clearance certificate (PCC) — also called a good conduct certificate — can be applied for through the Dubai Police smart app, the Dubai Police website, or the Ministry of Interior (MOI) portal. Biometric fingerprinting at the CID office is required in person. Processing takes 3-5 working days. Government fees range from AED 200-300. For international use (immigration to Canada, Australia, UK), MOFA attestation is needed. AttestExpress assists with the application, biometric appointment scheduling, and full attestation.
Important: In-Person Visit May Be Required
UAE police clearance certificates require biometric fingerprinting, which requires your physical presence at the designated center. AttestExpress handles all paperwork, appointment scheduling, and follow-up — you only attend the biometric appointment.
About Police Clearance Certificate
A Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) — also called a Good Conduct Certificate, Certificate of Good Behavior, or Certificate of No Criminal Record — is an official document issued by the UAE authorities confirming that an individual has no criminal record in the country. Different countries use different terminology: Australia calls it a National Police Check, Canada calls it a Police Certificate, and the UK refers to it as a Certificate of Good Character. Regardless of the name, the UAE PCC satisfies all these requirements.
The UAE PCC is required for immigration and visa applications (Canada IRCC, Australia Home Affairs, UK Home Office, New Zealand, etc.), employment in sensitive sectors (government, education, healthcare, finance), professional licensing abroad, university admissions, adoption processes, and residency or citizenship applications in other countries. If you lived or worked in the UAE for 6 months or more, most immigration authorities will require a UAE police clearance.
For current residents in Dubai, you can apply through the Dubai Police smart app (iOS and Android) or the official Dubai Police website. Log in via UAE Pass, navigate to "Criminal Status of Financial Cases" then "Police Clearance Certificate," fill in your details, select the purpose, upload documents, and pay the application fee. You can also apply through the Ministry of Interior (MOI) portal at moi.gov.ae. Biometric fingerprinting is mandatory and requires your physical presence at the CID (Criminal Investigation Department) headquarters in Al Qusais, Dubai, or at designated Dubai Police smart centers across the city.
For former residents who have left the UAE, you can apply through the MOI Smart Portal (moi.gov.ae) by submitting an attested fingerprint card from your current country of residence, or through the UAE Embassy or Consulate in your current country. Processing from abroad takes longer and may require a legal representative with a valid power of attorney.
Processing typically takes 3-5 working days after biometrics. The certificate can be received via email or Emirates Post. If the PCC is for international use, it must be attested by MOFA and possibly the destination country's embassy. For Hague Convention countries, an apostille may be required instead. AttestExpress assists with the entire process — application submission, biometric appointment scheduling, follow-up, MOFA attestation, and embassy attestation.
Documents Required
- Valid passport (original)
- Valid UAE residence visa
- Emirates ID (original)
- Passport-size photographs
- Purpose letter (stating why PCC is needed)
- Application form (AttestExpress assists with filling)
How Police Clearance Certificate Works
Application Submission
We assist with submitting the PCC application through the Dubai Police app or relevant authority.
Biometric Appointment
You attend the biometric fingerprinting appointment at the designated center. AttestExpress schedules this for you.
PCC Issuance
Dubai Police processes the application and issues the PCC — typically 3-5 working days after biometrics.
Attestation & Delivery
If needed for international use, we handle MOFA attestation and destination country embassy attestation, then deliver to your doorstep.
Processing Time
3-5 working days (PCC issuance), additional 3-5 days if attestation is needed
Police Clearance Certificate — Areas We Serve in Dubai
Professional police clearance certificate assistance available across all of Dubai:
Why Choose AttestExpress for Police Clearance Certificate?
| Feature | AttestExpress | Typical Service |
|---|---|---|
| Free Doorstep Document Pickup | ||
| Free Doorstep Delivery | ||
| WhatsApp Tracking Updates | ||
| Transparent Pricing — No Hidden Fees | Often unclear | |
| All Embassies & Ministries Covered | Limited | |
| Same-Day Document Collection | Varies |
Police Clearance Certificate — Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can start the PCC application through the Dubai Police app or the Ministry of Interior website. However, biometric fingerprinting must be done in person at a designated center. AttestExpress can assist with the online application and schedule the biometric appointment.
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