How to Get PCC Attested by UAE MOFA and Embassy Abroad

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Jul 23
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Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) attestation is mandatory when you're applying for residence visas, employment, immigration, higher education, or any legal process in the UAE or abroad. Here's how to do it step by step.

Step-by-Step Process for PCC Attestation

1. Issue the PCC

If you're in the UAE: Get the PCC from Dubai Police or Abu Dhabi Police via app or online.
If you're outside the UAE: Get it from your home country police authority or embassy.

2. Notarization (If issued abroad)

PCC issued outside the UAE must first be notarized by a public notary in the issuing country.

3. Home Country Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA)

After notarization, submit the PCC to the Ministry of External/Foreign Affairs in your home country for legalization.

4. UAE Embassy Attestation (in your home country)

Submit the document to the UAE Embassy/Consulate for authentication.

5. MOFA Attestation in UAE

Once you bring the attested PCC to the UAE, visit the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) or apply online via MOFAIC to get it officially recognized.

If You're Attesting UAE-Issued PCC for Use Abroad:

Issue the PCC from Dubai Police or MOI UAE.
Get it attested by MOFA UAE.
Then, take it to the embassy/consulate of the destination country for their final stamp (e.g., Canada, UK, Saudi, etc.).

Documents Required:

Original Police Clearance Certificate
Passport copy
Visa copy (if required)
Authorization letter (if someone else is applying on your behalf)
Translated PCC (Arabic or English, depending on the requirement)

Processing Time:

Inside UAE: 2–5 working days (MOFA & Embassy)
Abroad-issued PCC: 7–20 working days depending on country

Cost of PCC Attestation:

MOFA UAE Attestation: AED 150 (subject to change)
Embassy Attestation Fee: Varies by country
Translation (if required): AED 75–150

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