General guide — confirm on the official site
Police clearance certificate
പോലീസ് ക്ലിയറൻസ് സർട്ടിഫിക്കറ്റ്
A certificate showing you have no criminal record, often asked for jobs, visas or emigration.
Go to the official service Last updated: November 2026
This is general guidance. Fees and rules change — confirm on the official link and apply only there.
Who needs this?
People applying for a new job or a visa to another country.
Eligibility
- Residents and former residents; also visitors in some cases
- Dubai Police issue for Dubai; MOI for other emirates/federal
Required documents
- Emirates ID or passport
- Photo
- Fingerprints if applying from outside the UAE
Step by step
- Apply on the Dubai Police app or MOI app
- Choose who it is addressed to (e.g. 'To whom it may concern')
- Pay online
- Download the certificate
Fees
About AED 220 (Dubai Police) plus small service fees
Processing time
Often same day to 3 days
Online or in person
Online
Where to go — useful links
Prices and timings are approximate and change — confirm on the official site before paying.
MOI UAE app
Federal fines and police services for all emirates.
Responsible authority
Common mistakes
- Mixing up Dubai and federal clearance — confirm which one the requester needs.
Related questions
Is this the same as an Indian PCC?
No. An Indian PCC comes through the Indian Embassy or Consulate.
Official sources
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