Dubai Police clearance certificate: How to apply, fees and documents required

Dubai Police provides a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC), also known as a Good Conduct Certificate, to individuals who require proof of their criminal record status for employment, immigration, or official purposes. The certificate is available to UAE citizens, residents, and eligible applicants living outside the UAE.

To apply online, applicants must visit the Dubai Police website or mobile app, select the appropriate category (citizen, resident, outside the UAE, or visitor), enter their Emirates ID number and email address, and specify the purpose of the certificate. The fees vary depending on the applicant's category: Dh100 for UAE citizens, Dh200 for UAE residents, and Dh300 (approx. $88) for applicants outside the UAE.

An additional Dh20 fee applies for Knowledge and Innovation purposes, and an in-person application fee of Dh100 is required.

Former UAE residents applying from abroad must provide a recent personal photograph, a copy of their passport, a copy of their previous UAE residence visa, and a fingerprint document certified by a UAE Embassy if they do not have ten-print fingerprint records. Applicants without an Emirates ID must visit an authorized service centre for fingerprinting.

The certificate costs Dh320 for applicants outside the UAE, which includes the Knowledge and Innovation fees. Once the application is submitted online, applicants should retain the reference number to track its progress. The certificate is valid for three months from the date of issuance.