Good Conduct Certificate UAE — Everything You Need to Know (2026)

Good Conduct Certificate vs Police Clearance Certificate

In the UAE context, a good conduct certificate and a police clearance certificate are the same document — different countries and institutions use different terminology. Dubai Police officially calls it a "Certificate of Good Conduct" or "Criminal Status Certificate." Immigration authorities in Canada refer to it as a "Police Clearance Certificate." Australia calls it a "National Police Check." The UK refers to it as a "Certificate of No Criminal Convictions." Regardless of what your destination country or employer calls it, the document you need is the same — it is issued by Dubai Police or the Ministry of Interior and confirms your criminal record status in the UAE. When requesting this document, use the term "Criminal Status Certificate" in the Dubai Police app as that is the official service name.

Who Needs a Good Conduct Certificate?

You may need a good conduct certificate in several situations.

• -Immigration applications — Countries like Canada, Australia, New Zealand, UK, and Germany require a police clearance from every country where you lived for 6+ months
• -Employment — UAE employers in education, healthcare, finance, government, and security sectors require background checks
• -Professional licensing — DHA, KHDA, and other licensing bodies require good conduct certificates
• -Visa sponsorship — Some visa categories require the sponsor to provide a good conduct certificate
• -Citizenship applications — If applying for citizenship in another country while living in the UAE
• -Adoption — International adoption agencies require clearance from all countries of residence

How to Apply

The application process is the same as for a police clearance certificate.

1. 1Current residents: Apply through the Dubai Police app — select "Criminal Status Certificate" under Services
2. 2Upload passport copy and Emirates ID
3. 3Pay the fee (AED 200-300) online
4. 4Book and attend biometrics appointment at CID Al Qusais
5. 5Former residents: Apply through the MOI portal at moi.gov.ae or through the UAE Embassy in your country
6. 6Processing: 3-5 business days for current residents, 2-4 weeks for former residents

Attestation of Good Conduct Certificate for Use Abroad

If your good conduct certificate needs to be used in another country, it must be attested. The attestation chain is: MOFA attestation in the UAE, followed by embassy attestation of the destination country. For example, if you are emigrating to Canada, your UAE good conduct certificate must be attested by MOFA and then by the Canadian Embassy in the UAE. Some countries accept MOFA attestation alone, while others require their own embassy stamp as well. Check with the immigration authority of your destination country for their specific requirements. AttestExpress handles the MOFA attestation and can coordinate embassy attestation for any destination country with doorstep pickup and delivery across Dubai.