Q: My employer has already applied for my entry permit last month. Do I require a good conduct certificate, as it has been made compulsory as per the UAE new law? A: Good Conduct and Behaviour Certificate is a compulsory condition to receive a work visa, starting from February 4, 2018…

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Is the Good Conduct Certificate compulsory for getting a UAE work permit?

My employer has already applied for my entry permit last month.

Do I require a good conduct certificate, as from 4th Feb it has been made compulsory as per the UAE new law?

As with a short notice, it will be hard for me to arrange the same and also attestation is a lengthy process which will take time

Nikhat Sardar Khan

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4 Feb 2018, 07:33

Good Conduct and Behaviour Certificate is a compulsory condition to receive a work visa, starting from February 4, 2018.

The Certificate should be issued from the applicant's home country, or the country of their residency for the last five years. It must also be certified by the UAE Embassy abroad or through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

4 Feb 2018, 07:35

But if the employer has already applied for the work permit or entry permit last month.

Is it still required?

4 Feb 2018, 07:46

It's a new requirement, and therefore, we cannot comment if it will be required or not.

Normally work permit does not take so long and you get it in one week's time only. Visa stamping (after work permit) takes time maximum 3 weeks.

4 Feb 2018, 07:54

Thank you.

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Is the Good Conduct Certificate compulsory for getting a UAE work permit?