If someone files a criminal police report against me in Dubai, does it mean that it will immediately affect my PCC?

Dear Client,

Filing a criminal police report against you in Dubai does not automatically prevent you from obtaining a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC).

However, if there is an ongoing investigation or if you are charged or convicted, it may affect the issuance of the PCC.

Since you asked whether you will be able to get a PCC from the Ministry of Interior (MOI) or Dubai Police if a criminal report is filed against you:

- If the report is just filed but no charges or convictions are registered yet, you may still be able to obtain a PCC showing no conviction.

- If there is an active investigation or pending criminal case, the PCC may reflect this or be withheld until resolution.

- A PCC issued confirms your criminal record status at the time of issuance, so any criminal history or unresolved cases could appear on your certificate.

- To be sure, you can check your status online via the Dubai Police app or MOI platform before applying for the PCC, and seek legal assistance if there are concerns about existing or pending cases.

If you need help navigating this process or reviewing your situation, please let me know.

Kind regards,

Abdul Wahied

Dear questioner

Filing a criminal police report against you in Dubai does not automatically mean that it will immediately affect your Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) in all cases.

However, it can have a significant impact, and in many situations, it will prevent you from obtaining a PCC.

If a police report has been filed and an investigation is active, you may not be considered to have a "clear" record until the case is closed.

If you need more details, kindly share your WhatsApp number. The PCC can be invalidated on the date on which a case is registered in the UAE.

A pending criminal police report in Dubai can affect your Police Clearance Certificate (PCC), but the impact depends on the case status.

If a criminal complaint is filed and officially registered as a case, the details usually appear in the police and judicial records until the case is either dismissed, closed, or a judgment is issued.

In such situations, when you apply for a PCC from Dubai Police or the Ministry of Interior (MOI), the certificate may show that you have a criminal case pending, or your application could be refused until the matter is resolved.

If the report is only in the complaint stage and has not been formally registered as a criminal case, there is a possibility the PCC may still be issued, but once the complaint is escalated and recorded in the criminal system, it will likely appear.

The safest approach is to check directly with Dubai Police or MOI before applying, or have a lawyer verify your record, especially if you need the PCC urgently for employment or immigration.

Hello,

Usually, when a criminal complaint is filed in Dubai, a travel ban is circulated until the investigation is completed, and during this period, you will generally not be able to obtain a Police Clearance Certificate from the MOI or Dubai Police.

If you prefer to have a direct discussion, please let me know, and I will guide you on how we may proceed.

Alternatively, if you require further clarification, you may kindly share your WhatsApp number here so that I can provide more detailed assistance.