Dubai Employment Visa Requirements 2025

Dubai Employment Visa Requirements 2025 | Police Character Certificate Required for Jobs in Dubai

1. UAE employment visas now require police character certificates The Bureau of Emigration has introduced a new requirement for obtaining an employment visa for the United Arab Emirates (UAE), mandating applicants to submit a police character certificate. as part of the UAE’s enhanced employment visa process, all foreign applicants are now required to provide a police clearance or good conduct certificate. This document confirms that the applicant has no criminal record and is mandatory for obtaining a work permit or employment visa. The requirement aims to bolster national security and ensure community safety. The certificate must be issued by the applicant's home country or any country they have lived in for the past five years. This policy applies to new applicants seeking employment in the UAE According to Adnan Paracha, Vice Chairman of the Pakistan Overseas Employment Promoters Association (POEPA), individuals seeking employment in the UAE will now be required to obtain a police character certificate along with their work visa. 2. Also The UAE has extended its visit visa ban from 24 to 30 cities in Pakistan, tightening travel restrictions. Complaints had been received regarding the involvement of some Pakistanis in begging and other illegal activities in the UAE.