IMPORTANT UAE VISA UPDATE | Police Clearance Certificate Now Mandatory for Nationals of 45 Countries
Planning to apply for a UAE visa? A significant new requirement is now in effect for nationals of 45 specified countries.
📅 Effective: 16 June 2026
Applicants from the listed countries must submit a Good Conduct Certificate (Police Clearance Certificate) as part of their UAE visa application.
🌍 Countries Covered Under the Mandatory Police Clearance Certificate Requirement
| S. No. | Country | S. No. | Country | S. No. | Country | S. No. | Country |
| 1 | Cameroon | 13 | India | 25 | Colombia | 37 | South Africa |
| 2 | Algeria | 14 | Mozambique | 26 | Sudan | 38 | Iran |
| 3 | Egypt | 15 | Ghana | 27 | Tunisia | 39 | Serbia |
| 4 | Ethiopia | 16 | Lebanon | 28 | Zimbabwe | 40 | Belarus |
| 5 | Cuba | 17 | Somalia | 29 | Nigeria | 41 | Georgia |
| 6 | Bhutan | 18 | Gambia | 30 | Cyprus | 42 | Nicaragua |
| 7 | Bulgaria | 19 | Lithuania | 31 | Albania | 43 | Slovenia |
| 8 | Mexico | 20 | Tonga | 32 | Mauritius | 44 | Seychelles |
| 9 | Afghanistan | 21 | Senegal | 33 | Fiji | 45 | China |
| 10 | Nepal | 22 | Syria | 34 | Philippines | ||
| 11 | Iraq | 23 | Morocco | 35 | Mauritania | ||
| 12 | Pakistan | 24 | Bangladesh | 36 | Rwanda |
Key Requirements:
✅ Obtain a Police Clearance Certificate from the competent authority in your home country.
✅ Get it attested by the UAE Embassy in your home country.
✅ Complete MOFA attestation in the UAE.
✅ Submit the attested certificate along with your UAE visa application.
⚠️ Early preparation is essential. Delays in obtaining or attesting the certificate could impact your visa processing timeline.
💡 TFCC Insight
Whether you’re an employer hiring overseas talent or an individual applying for a UAE visa, ensuring your documentation is complete before initiating the application can help avoid unnecessary delays, additional costs, and compliance issues.
At The First Check Consultants (TFCC), we assist with:
✔ UAE Visa & PRO Services
✔ Police Clearance Certificate Guidance
✔ UAE Embassy & MOFA Attestation Support
✔ Business Setup & Corporate Services
📞 Need assistance? Our experts are here to help you navigate the process smoothly.
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