Obtaining a police clearance certificate (PCC) is crucial for many people seeking work in the UAE.
The document, proving you do not have a criminal record, is essential when applying for a number of roles – especially those in education and the government sector.
So how do you obtain a clearance certificate from the police?
Abu Dhabi
Documents required
You can apply for the certificate online via the Ministry of Interior’s website and/or their smartphone app MOI UAE available on iTunes and Google Play.
You can also visit one of the MOI’s service centres.
You will need the following documents to start the application process:
- Emirates ID
- Copy of Emirates ID
- Passport
- Visa
- Completed application form
- 2 passport-sized photos
How much does it cost?
The service costs Dh53 with a debit card or Dh50 with a credit card if paying in person at a service centre.
If paying online, the cost is Dh50, plus an additional Dh13 if you want the letter delivered to your home.
Dubai
In Dubai, the service is available via the Dubai Police website or smart app available on iTunes and Google Play. You can also visit select police stations.
Documents required
You will need:
- A valid emirates ID card
- A letter stating you do not have any pending criminal convictions
- A recent passport-sized photo
- Passport copy
How much does it cost?
The certificate can be issued in Arabic and English, with different fees depending on the language, your nationality and place of residence.
Certificates are valid for three months from the date of issue.
If you no longer live in the UAE
If you are no longer a UAE resident, you will need to get your fingerprint card from the country you are residing in and have it attested by the UAE Embassy there.
A fingerprint card is an official report from the police department concerned, which verifies the identity of a person based on biometrics and decimal fingerprints.
Then, you can send your request for a PCC online to the Ministry of interior - UAE or to Dubai Police, along with the following documents:
- Fingerprint card approved by the UAE Embassy
- Two recent passport-sized photos
- A copy of your valid passport
- A copy of your last UAE visa
- The reason for the application
Fees are higher when requesting a PCC from outside the UAE.
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Flydubai flies direct from Dubai to Kilimanjaro International Airport from Dh1,350 return, including taxes; this can be followed by a short flight from Kilimanjaro to the Serengeti with Coastal Aviation from about US$700 (Dh2,500) return, including taxes. Kenya Airways, Emirates and Etihad offer flights via Nairobi or Dar es Salaam.
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2012-2015
The company offers payments/bribes to win key contracts in the Middle East
May 2017
The UK SFO officially opens investigation into Petrofac’s use of agents, corruption, and potential bribery to secure contracts
September 2021
Petrofac pleads guilty to seven counts of failing to prevent bribery under the UK Bribery Act
October 2021
Court fines Petrofac £77 million for bribery. Former executive receives a two-year suspended sentence
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May 2025
The High Court of England and Wales approves the company’s restructuring plan
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The Court of Appeal issues a judgment challenging parts of the restructuring plan
August 2025
Petrofac issues a business update to execute the restructuring and confirms it will appeal the Court of Appeal decision
October 2025
Petrofac loses a major TenneT offshore wind contract worth €13 billion. Holding company files for administration in the UK. Petrofac delisted from the London Stock Exchange
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