Certificate of good conduct become compulsory work visa in UAE for these countries.

The certificate also won’t be necessary for tourists or anyone who comes in to the UAE on a visit visa.

All across the world, governments are trying their best to strengthen the security systems. For this purpose, they are imposing new laws and policies with the passage of time. UAE government has recently introduced a new condition to get a UAE work visa. Foreigners who are looking to get a work visa in UAE will have to provide a "good conduct and behavior" certificate. Here in this article, we will show you how to apply for this certificate.

The link on the Dubai Police website also advises of the requirements, contact details and cost of the documents. An application for a UAE resident is priced at Dhs220, and for a non resident it is Dhs320.

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The same note also recommends that domestic staff from Philippines and Indonesia do not require good certificate document to acquire a work visa.

Since feb 2018, it is now necessary for new comers to UAE to prove they have no criminal record in past. This step has been taken by UAE government to improve security system. The relevant authorities have issued certain orders to imply this new policy. These orders say that a person who want to work in UAE will have to provide a "good conduct and behaviour" certificate in order to get a work visa. UAE government said that the purpose behind this step is to help safeguard the country's national security and build a safer society.

Here in this article, we have compiled the basic steps to get this "good conduct" certificate from different countries. We have tried to explain this applying procedure in simple steps. Let's see how to apply for this certificate in five different countries of the world.

1. United States of America

Americans can get a "good conduct" certificate for many different reasons which include travelling or living in other countries, getting an employment, applying for adoption, etc. To get their certificates, US citizens can visit local police departments first for identity proof. The next step is to sent certain documents to Criminal Justice Information Services Division at FBI. These documents include a written request or application, a set of finger prints, proof of identity, a certified cheque or money order for processing fee.

2. United Kingdom

In UK, British citizens who want to migrate to UAE can get this certificate from ACRO Criminal Records which is basically provided by National Police Chief's Council. The police certificate have all the record of any previous crimes, as well as those prosecutions or offences which are under investigation. The easier way to apply for this certificate is online apply at "www.acro.police.uk/police_certificate". A person can also apply by post. The applicant will have to give all the information which is asked in application. After the procedure time the certificate can be directly provides ti immigration department or an employer.

3. France

French citizens can apply online via the website of Ministry of Justice website which is "www.cjn.justice.gouv.fr". The application form must be filled by the applicant who should provide all the information correctly. The applicant can choose the number of copies required for him/her. These documents will be sent back later through post.

4. Pakistan

The process of getting a "good conduct certificate" or character certificate in Pakistan is also easier. The person who is applying for certificate will first have to apply at local police departments. The local police authorities will verify the applicant's past record and check if he/she has any criminal records or not. After approval from local authorities, the applicant should submit his/her character certificate at foreign office and relevant embassy afterwards. This complete process usually takes almost 15 days in normal cases.

5. India

In India, Ministry of External Affairs Consular, Passport and Visa Division has provided the facility to apply online at:     

The applicant should first go throuh registration process and then click on " apply for a police clearance certificate" link. Then, the person who is applying should provide all the details and submit them in their online application. In addition to this, the applicants also have to submit their fee online in order to get an appointment at passport office.

However there are some exceptions in which appointment is not essential. These exceptions are emergency case, medical cases and approved cases. There is also the facility to receive the documents from local police depending on the applicant's residence.

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