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5 available 5 • View allGetting a police clearance certificate if you have a police fine
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Q: Sir,
I need a police clearance certificate. Now, I am in Abu Dhabi but I got fine from police one time for drinking alcohol in a public place.
Is there any problem to get the certificate?

Aug 28, 2018
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How does a case show in the police clearance certificate after it is closed?
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Q: Hi Ma'am,
I had a case like drink and drive and hit and run, but I have not run away.
The case was like this. I was in police custody for 6 days for invitations purpose, however, yesterday morning I had paid all fines and they released me.
The case is over. Now in order to go back to work, I need a police clearance letter and I already requested the same.
All I need to know is how will this case show in my police clearance.
Please advise

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Checking records after rejecting police clearance certificate
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Q: Hello,
Around 2 years back, I was acquitted (found innocent) in a financial case in the Court of First Instance and Court of Appeal as well in Dubai.
I received my passport back but I never went to the police station after that. I have changed visa and travelled without a problem. Recently, I applied for a Police Clearance Certificate and it was rejected.
My brother went to the police station and they told him I have a file there. Now, I feel scared to go myself as I don't know if it's an old case I mentioned and I just need to clear it from the system or something new.
Is this because I didn't submit the judgement papers to the police station? Or more likely some new case?
I am interested in hiring a lawyer to help me with this.
Thank you

Jan 8, 2019
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My brother had a small case of drinking and was placed in jail. Can he get police clearance?

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Q: My brother had a small case of drinking and was placed in jail in Abu Dhabi for maybe just a week or so. This was about 8-9 years back.
Will this affect his police clearance letter now which he has requested and is still waiting for it?


Apr 15, 2023
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I served jail term a drinking case in Abu Dhabi and now I cannot get police clearance. What to do?




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Q: Hello Lawyers,
I had a case before way back in 2019 for alcohol and served jail for 2 months. I want to get police clearance to immigrate to another country purpose.
I tried to get through the MOI application and when I checked the status, it was mentioned that I need to go Abu Dhabi Forensic Department.
What should I do?
Please advise me.
Thank you





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