A Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) is an official document issued by the police or a government agency confirming that the individual has no criminal record. Attestation of a PCC is required to validate its authenticity for use in the UAE for employment, immigration, business, or residency purposes.

Why Is It Required?

PCC attestation is essential for:

• Employment in government and private sectors
• Immigration to or from the UAE
• Obtaining long-term residence permits or family sponsorship
• Enrolling in universities or institutions abroad
• Business setup or license approval in sensitive sectors
• Adoption and court-related matters

Who Needs This?

• Job seekers and professionals migrating to the UAE
• Residents sponsoring family members or applying for long-term visas
• Students applying for foreign education
• Business owners required to submit background verification
• Individuals applying for citizenship or residency in other countries

• Notary attestation in the country of issuance (if applicable)
• Attestation from Home Department or Police Authority
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs/External Affairs attestation
• UAE Embassy attestation in the home country
• Final MOFA attestation in the UAE

• Original Police Clearance Certificate
• Passport copy
• Valid UAE visa copy (if available)
• Passport-size photo (some countries may require)
• Authorization letter (if submitted via third party)

Processing time ranges between 5 to 10 working days, depending on the country of issuance and the attestation flow.