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Dispelling Myths Surrounding UAE PCC: Clarifying Common Misconceptions An application for UAE PCC in the UAE is a critical and crucial procedure for most expatriates and residents, mostly when seeking employment or immigration related services or residency permit. However, there are several myths and misconceptions in regard to UAE PCC attainment in UAE which may cause confusion. Let us have a look at some of these common misconceptions: Myth: UAE PCC is for gained from crime. UAE PCC is not only for the criminal record holder but can also be issued to a person having a clean sheet. It is as a norm mandatory for people who wish to have it duly stamped that they have not be involved in criminal activities in the UAE. This is often a necessity for the job, travel documents, residency or immigration, visa extension or to practice some careers which are considered sensitive requiring high level of trust. Myth: Only the current residents of the UAE can apply for a UAE PCC. Other eligible persons for a UAE PCC include those people who have formerly resided in the UAE and in addition are no longer living there. It is important to know that a UAE PCC can be issued to both current and lawful non-residents of the UAE who once lived there. The former residents must attach a copy of the passport, a residency visa that they held while in UAE, a fingerprint card and may be a reason why they want
the UAE PCC once they apply for it. Myth: UAE PCC Process is extremely complicated and lengthy. The application process of the UAE PCC is not lengthy despite the few steps that are involved if you have all the documents needed. The process has been made easier with the application being done online either through the UAE Ministry of Interior website or the Dubai Police website thus cutting down on time and making it easy. In most cases, UAE PCC takes a few of days to a couple of weeks to be processed depending on numerous factors including any concerns in the application and the work load of the processing department. Myth: One needs a lawyer or an agent to apply for a UAE PCC. There is no necessity to have a lawyer or an agent to get a UAE PCC although you can take professional help for it. It is now very simple and straightforward for the applicant to approach the UAE government websites or any authorized police stations and make an application independently for the UAE PCC without requiring any advocate. However, if you wish, you may engage a professional service or an agent which is helpful for you particularly if you are not residing in UAE for now or if the process is quite new to you. Myth: UAE PCC is Valid Indefinitely UAE PCC is generally issued for a limited period, say six months from the date of issue depending on the organization which has requested for it. One should also ensure that one determines validity period provided by the specific authority or the institution that has asked the person to produce a UAE PCC. After these days, you will require to get a new UAE PCC if the same shall be needed for another application or some other purpose altogether. Myth: UAE PCC is required for each Emirate that you Stay Importantly, a UAE PCC is a valid ID for the whole of UAE regardless the emirate you resided in. There is no need for you to go round getting
individual certificates from each of the emirates. Dubai Police or Ministry of Interior can provide you with a police clearance certificate, which does include your whole stay in UAE and all the emirates. Myth: It is Impossible to Apply for a UAE PCC without visiting UAE A foreigner does not necessarily have to be resident in UAE to apply for a UAE PCC because it is considered to be an original certificate which is accepted in other countries. Approximately candidates, who lived in the country before, can fill the application online using any internet connection from their home country or any other country. The application can be done online through the UAE Ministry of Interior official website or Dubai Police and the UAE PCC can be generated electronically or delivered to your door steps.