UAE Good Conduct Certificate 2026: Apply Online From AED 50

A UAE Good Conduct Certificate (Police Clearance Certificate) is issued by the Ministry of Interior and Dubai Police, applied for online with UAE PASS. The official fee is AED 50 for use inside the UAE or AED 100 abroad, with completion in up to 5 working days. Full 2026 process, documents, fees and steps.

How Do You Get a Good Conduct Certificate in the UAE in 2026?

A UAE Good Conduct Certificate, also called a Police Clearance Certificate, is issued by the Ministry of Interior and, in Dubai, by Dubai Police. If you live in the UAE, you apply online through the MOI UAE app or website by logging in with UAE PASS, then pay the fee and complete any fingerprinting. The official fee is AED 50 for use inside the country or AED 100 for use abroad.

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Quick answer: A UAE Good Conduct Certificate (Police Clearance Certificate) is issued by the Ministry of Interior and Dubai Police. Residents apply online with UAE PASS via the MOI UAE app or website. The official fee is AED 50 (use inside the UAE) or AED 100 (use abroad), the completion time is up to 5 working days, and the certificate is issued in Arabic and English.

The Good Conduct Certificate is one of the most requested documents for new jobs, immigration and licensing in the UAE, yet many people are unsure which authority to use or what to prepare. Yalah Dubai handles the full process for residents and people who have left the country, so this 2026 guide explains exactly how it works, what it costs, and how long it takes.

What Is a UAE Good Conduct Certificate?

A Good Conduct Certificate is an official document that proves you have no criminal record in the UAE from a security and criminal perspective. It is issued by the Ministry of Interior (MOI) at federal level and by Dubai Police within Dubai, and it is produced in Arabic and English. Employers, immigration authorities and licensing bodies use it to confirm an applicant has a clean record.

You may see it called several names that all mean the same document: Good Conduct Certificate, Police Clearance Certificate (PCC), or Criminal Clearance Certificate. Whatever the name, it is requested by official bodies for purposes such as work, study, immigration and obtaining licences.

Who Needs a Good Conduct Certificate and Why?

You need a Good Conduct Certificate whenever an authority, employer or foreign government asks for proof of a clean criminal record in the UAE. It is available to UAE citizens, residents, GCC nationals, visitors, and people who have already left the country. The most common triggers are a new job, an immigration application or a professional licence.

Typical reasons people request the certificate include:

Employment, where an employer or regulator asks for a clean record
Immigration to another country, such as Canada, Australia or the UK
Study applications
Obtaining licences for regulated activities or professions
Other official purposes that require proof of good conduct

If you are planning any of these, apply early. The certificate has a limited validity, so timing matters, which we cover below.

How to Apply for a Good Conduct Certificate Online

Residents apply for the certificate online by logging in with UAE PASS through the MOI UAE app or the Ministry of Interior website. In Dubai, you can also apply through Dubai Police channels. The process is digital for citizens and residents, and you only need to visit a service centre if you prefer in-person help.

Open the MOI UAE app or website (or the Dubai Police app for Dubai) and log in with your UAE PASS digital ID.
Start the Good Conduct or Criminal Clearance Certificate service and fill in your application data.
Select the purpose, choosing whether the certificate is for use inside the UAE or abroad, as this changes the fee.
Pay the fee online by card.
Complete fingerprinting if required. Visitors and GCC citizens complete the fingerprint procedure.
Receive your certificate once processing is complete, in Arabic and English.

Sample UAE Good Conduct Certificate (Police Clearance Certificate) issued by the Ministry of Interior — Sample UAE Good Conduct Certificate (Police Clearance Certificate) — Ministry of Interior

If you would rather not deal with the portals, Yalah Dubai can submit and follow up the entire application for you, including booking any fingerprinting and arranging attestation if you need the certificate abroad.

What Documents Do You Need?

The documents depend on whether you are a resident, a visitor, or someone who has already left the UAE. For residents the process is light because your identity is confirmed through Emirates ID and UAE PASS, while applicants outside the country need more paperwork.

Applicant	What you need
UAE citizens and residents	A valid UAE ID card (Emirates ID) and UAE PASS login
Visitors and GCC nationals	A valid registered passport and completion of the fingerprint procedure
Applicants who left the UAE	Personal photo, passport copy, a copy of the previous UAE residence visa, and a fingerprint card from your current country attested by the UAE Embassy there

Make sure your details are consistent across your documents. Yalah Dubai checks every application before submission so small errors do not cause a rejection or a delay.

How Much Does a Good Conduct Certificate Cost in 2026?

The official government fee for a UAE Good Conduct Certificate is AED 50 for use inside the country and AED 100 for use outside the country. Visitors and GCC citizens pay an additional AED 50 fingerprinting fee. These are the Ministry of Interior service fees, separate from any service charge if you use an agent.

Fee	Amount
Service request, use inside the UAE	AED 50
Service request, use outside the UAE	AED 100
Fingerprinting (visitors and GCC citizens)	AED 50

If you need the certificate attested for use abroad, there are additional attestation fees. For a clear, all-in quote that covers the government fee, any fingerprinting and attestation, contact Yalah Dubai for a free assessment of your case.

How Long Does It Take and How Long Is It Valid?

The Ministry of Interior service lists a completion time of up to 5 working days, and many online applications are processed faster. The certificate is generally valid for 3 months from the date of issuance, though the validity can depend on the issuing authority, so confirm it for your specific use before you submit it.

Because the certificate expires, the order of your steps matters. If you need it for a visa or job application with a deadline, request it close to when you will actually submit it, not months ahead. Yalah Dubai helps clients time the application so the certificate is still valid when the receiving authority needs it.

Getting the Certificate for Use Outside the UAE

If you need the certificate for immigration or use in another country, it must be attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFAIC) before it will be accepted abroad. Choosing the for-use-abroad option also changes the government fee to AED 100. The receiving country may require further legalisation at its own embassy.

For applicants who have already left the UAE, the process runs in reverse: you obtain a fingerprint card in your current country, have it attested by the UAE Embassy there, then submit your request to the Ministry of Interior or Dubai Police with your passport copy, photo and previous residence visa copy. Yalah Dubai can coordinate this end to end so you do not need to travel back to the UAE.

For UAE visa processing timelines by type, see the UAE visa processing time guide.

For end-to-end PRO services and government liaison support, see PRO services Dubai.

A good conduct certificate is sometimes requested alongside parent visa documents — see our UAE parents visa sponsorship guide for the full checklist.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a Good Conduct Certificate in the UAE?

Residents apply online by logging in with UAE PASS through the MOI UAE app or website, or through Dubai Police in Dubai. You fill in your data, pay the fee, complete fingerprinting if required, and receive the certificate in Arabic and English.

How much does a Good Conduct Certificate cost in the UAE?

The official Ministry of Interior fee is AED 50 for use inside the country and AED 100 for use abroad. Visitors and GCC citizens pay an extra AED 50 fingerprinting fee. Attestation for use abroad costs extra.

How long does it take to get the certificate?

The Ministry of Interior lists a completion time of up to 5 working days. Many online applications by residents are completed faster.

How long is a UAE Good Conduct Certificate valid?

It is generally valid for 3 months from the date of issuance, although the validity can depend on the issuing authority. Always confirm the validity for your specific use and submit it before it expires.

Can I apply if I have already left the UAE?

Yes. You obtain a fingerprint card in your current country, have it attested by the UAE Embassy there, then submit your request online to the Ministry of Interior or Dubai Police with your passport copy, personal photo and previous residence visa copy.

Is the certificate in English or Arabic?

The UAE Good Conduct Certificate is issued in both Arabic and English, so it can be used locally and, after attestation, abroad.

What is the difference between a Good Conduct Certificate and a Police Clearance Certificate?

They are the same document. Good Conduct Certificate, Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) and Criminal Clearance Certificate are different names for the official certificate confirming a clean criminal record in the UAE.

Do I need to attest the certificate for use in another country?

Yes. A certificate for use abroad must be attested by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFAIC), and the destination country may require further legalisation at its embassy.

Do visitors and tourists need fingerprinting?

Yes. Visitors and GCC nationals must complete the fingerprint procedure and have a valid registered passport, and they pay an AED 50 fingerprinting fee.

Can Yalah Dubai apply on my behalf?

Yes. Yalah Dubai submits and follows up the full application, arranges fingerprinting and attestation where needed, and coordinates the process for applicants who have already left the UAE.

Need Help Getting Your Good Conduct Certificate?

Yalah Dubai, part of Yalah Documents Clearing Services LLC, handles the complete UAE Good Conduct Certificate process for you: the Ministry of Interior or Dubai Police application, fingerprinting, follow-up, and Ministry of Foreign Affairs attestation if you need it abroad. We also help with visas, Emirates ID, attestation and PRO services so everything is done in one place. Contact Yalah Dubai today for a free assessment and a clear timeline.

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