Whenever people are going to the United Arab Emirates for any reason whether it is for business, family immigration or for immigration purposes through permanent residency, it is essential to attain a Police Character Certificate. Acquiring of the Police Character Certificate is an easy task but attaining its attestation is a lengthy matter. There are certain procedures which involves getting the verification stamps from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pakistan and UAE embassy getting the certificate attested. Making a mistake in any step can result in a delay of weeks in the whole process.
What is UAE Embassy PCC attestation and its importance?
A Police Clearance Certificate from Pakistan is a document issued by police authorities in that country certifying that a particular person has no criminal record. Although it holds no value according to the authorities in UAE, as they do not have any means of verifying whether the stamp on a document is a legitimate one.
Attestation consists of a few steps involving document verification. First, the Pakistani government ascertains the document's authenticity from the concerned government department in Pakistan. Then the Pakistan Embassy in the UAE checks the document for authenticity and stamps it. Finally, the PCC will only be used for job applications, family visas, or residency after the two stamps of verification have been stamped by Pakistani authorities. The whole application will be processed by the employer or immigration authority based on authenticity verification.
Essential Documents
Before starting your attestation process, make sure you have the following documents available:
- Police character certificate issued recently
- Copy of CNIC
- Copy of passport detailing
- Passport size photos as needed
- Letter from employer or visa offer
One of the important reasons of the delay in attestation is the missing or wrong documents, thus making it really important to check the spellings and formats of CNIC numbers.
UAE Embassy Police Clearance Certificate Attestation Guide
Step 1: Verify certificate
Before applying we check the Police Clearance Certificate in details. The verification should be done with full attention including the names, CNIC numbers and issuer of the certificate. Spelling errors are the main reason for rejecting lots of submissions at embassies, therefore it is better to find out the mistakes as soon as possible in order to save time.
Step 2: MOFA attestation
After checking the certificate we need to send it for the attestation by the Ministry of Foreign affairs. This is the first stamp given by the embassy prior to accepting the certificate; otherwise, no verification would be done.
Stage 3: Endorsement from UAE embassy
After getting the stamp from MOFA, the next step is to present the document to the UAE embassy for its endorsement.
Phase 4: Endorsement from UAE MOFAIC
Different kinds of endorsements may be required from MOFAIC of the UAE, depending on who you work with and on the type of visa you need. To be sure about this process, it is necessary to confirm with your sponsor.
Time limits and Charges
The time it takes depends on the amount of work piled up in the MOFA or foreign embassy you have submitted your application to. Given that the documents you submitted are regular, the attestation can be done within just days. If you wish your application to get processed as quickly as possible, you should go for the expedited process. Instead of assuming, we will tell you about the exact fees charged by MOFA and embassies.
PCC attestation is significant for individuals who do not necessarily travel abroad for the work, or those intending to apply for any type of visa. The applicant willing to secure a job visa or sponsor their family member relies on PCC for obtaining long-term residency or Golden visa. Even students required to complete a background check in order to get admitted into a university in the UAE need to get their PCC. If you have been informed about the need for an attested certificate rather than just issued one, then following tips provided below will assist you with the procedure.
There are numerous cases when people get rejection in their PCC applications, but not due to doing something wrong on their part. Some of the reasons include that the document may be old for verification, the name on PCC may not match the name in the passport, photocopy may have been submitted, or the candidate may be reaching embassy without the required MOFA approval.
We manage the entire process of the verification, MOFA attestation and UAE Embassy legalization and deliver the documents at your doorstep anywhere in Pakistan. This way, you do not have to stand in long lines for hours to get the paperwork done. You will receive updates on the status of your request and we will check for mistakes in your documents since our services also include error checking before submission.
In case you are relocating to the UAE and need Police Character Certificate attestation, you can easily get in touch with us using WhatsApp or completing the contact form.