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I have a case that I've already finished, but when I apply for a PCC, it gets rejected and asks me to undergo rehabilitation.
Kindly advise!


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Dubai police clearance delays despite cleared misdemeanor. Next steps?

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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
I had a misdemeanor case, paid the fine, and everything was cleared. According to the ruling, I could apply for police clearance after one year upon obtaining a rehabilitation certificate.
It has now been over a year, and I have submitted a name-clearing request in Dubai six times without any response.
Can someone please guide me?


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Can I get a police clearance with a prior finished and sentenced criminal case?


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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
Can I obtain a police clearance after serving a sentence and appealing to court in the UAE? I had a misdemeanor in 2018, a 3rd-degree case.
After that, I secured a job and obtained a visa, but due to the police clearance rule, I failed to obtain it.
However, my case was settled five years ago in the appeal court, and I served one month in Al Wathba prison.



Nov 30, 2023
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How long does it take to get the rehabilitation certificate issued?




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Q: Hello Sirs/Madam,
I have been informed by the CID that I need to submit a rehabilitation certificate to obtain my police clearance.
My offense was a 1st-degree misdemeanor (breach of trust), resulting in 1 month of jail time and deportation (which has now been removed by a mercy request).
My question is: How long does it take to get the rehabilitation certificate issued?
Thank you!





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