> ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT GOOD CONDUCT CERTIFICATE

Good conduct certificate is a certificate issued by the country of origin of an expat who is coming to the UAE on a work visa. If he/she had been residing in any other country other than his/her home country, the expat needs to produce the certificate from that country.

>HOW CAN IT BE OBTAINED?

It is usually issued by the police or the ministry of external affairs of the resident’s home country. It then needs to be ratified by the state’s mission, as well as the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.

> IS THE CERTIFICATE REQUIRED FOR SWITCHING JOBS WITHIN UAE?

It is not mandatory for residents switching jobs within the country. However, it is up to the employer: if they want a new recruit to produce the document, they can ask for it.

> DO DEPENDENTS OF RESIDENTS HAVE TO GET THE CERTIFICATE?

The certificate will only be applicable for the worker concerned and not his/ her dependents.

> WHO ELSE ARE EXEMPTED FROM OBTAINING IT?

Those coming to the UAE on visit, tourist or student visas.

> WHAT ARE THE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO APPLY FOR A GOOD CONDUCT CERTIFICATE IN UAE?

Valid Emirates ID and an active email address

>HOW MUCH YOU HAVE TO PAY FOR THE CERTIFICATE?

UAE National — Dh100; residents — Dh200; from outside the UAE — Dh300 plus Dh10 Knowledge fee and Dh10 Innovation fee