Police Character Certificate Attestation from UAE Embassy and UAE MOFA
If you are planning to work, study, or apply for residency in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a Police Character Certificate (also known as Police Clearance Certificate) is often required by immigration authorities or employers. This certificate proves that you have no criminal record in Pakistan and must be attested by the UAE Embassy and UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) to be accepted in the UAE.
As of 7th July 2024, the UAE Embassy in Islamabad has fully transitioned to a Digital Attestation System. Physical sticker stamps are no longer issued. Instead, the attested document is provided in a digitally verified PDF format, along with an official attestation report issued by UAE MOFA. This new system improves processing speed, eliminates the risk of document loss, and provides secure, tamper-proof verification.
To begin the process, you must first obtain your Police Character Certificate from your local District Police Office or through the online police portal (in provinces where available). The certificate must be:
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Properly signed and stamped by the police authority.
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Authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pakistan (MOFA Pakistan).
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Then submitted to the UAE Embassy in Pakistan for digital attestation.
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The final attestation is completed by the UAE MOFA, after which a digital copy and report are provided.
This attestation is often mandatory when applying for a UAE work visa, employment approval, or long-term residence visa.
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