The Dubai Police clearance certificate is a document of good conduct.
The certificate verifies that the person in whose name the document is issued has a clean record when it comes to legal and security issues.
Several organisations in Dubai require a good conduct certificate to be submitted for the purpose of work, study, immigration, obtaining a licence, etc.
Who can get the certificate?
The certificate can be issued to residents, including citizens, former residents who are no longer inside the country, and even visitors.
Documents required
Emirates ID (for residents), unified number and passport (if the applicant is a visitor), old residence visa or Emirates ID (for former residents).
Filling up the form
The form asks for basic details such as category of the applicant (resident, visitor, etc). The applicant then needs to enter details of Emirates ID, phone number, email address, purpose of certificate, language in which the certificate needs to be issued, and name of the entity to which the certificate has to be addressed.
Once all the details have been filled up, select the captcha and submit the form.
On the next page, the details entered on the previous page will be displayed for verification. If everything is fine, click on ‘submit’, else ‘edit’.
You will then be asked to verify your phone number. This is important as Dubai Police will send you an OTP in order to proceed with the next steps. You will have an option to edit your phone number if the details displayed are incorrect.
Once you receive the OTP, enter it on the page and click ‘submit’.
You will now be asked to make the payment.
How much does the certificate cost?
The certificate costs AED100 for citizens and AED200 for residents. Non-residents have to pay a fee of AED300 or $88.
Additionally, AED20 needs to be paid as knowledge/innovation fees.
Once you make the payment, the certificate will be delivered to your email address after your records are verified with the relevant authorities.
Other requirements
According to the Dubai Police website, applicants without an Emirates ID should visit a police service centre (Al Qusais Police Station or Ports Police Station) to get their fingerprints taken.
Applicants outside the UAE who do not have an Emirates ID must attach a fingerprints card after acquiring an attestation from the UAE embassy.
Validity of the certificate
The certificate is valid for a period of three months from the date of issue.
Now that you know how to apply for a Dubai Police clearance certificate, you can avail of the service here.
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