DMW-ADVISORY-52-2026 — New Police Clearance Certificate Requirement for Filipino Workers applying for Employment Visas in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)

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ADVISORY NO. _5 2 Series of 2026

applying for Employment Visas in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) New Police Clearance Certificate Requirement for Filipino Workers

concerned stakeholders of the new Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) requirement imposed by the UAE for employment visa applications. Workers (OFWs), licensed recruitment agencies, employers, principals, and other The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) informs all Overseas Filipino

(ICP) has introduced the PcC as an additional requirement for employment visa applications involving certain nationalities, including the Philippines. The requirement The UAE Federal Authority for identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security

is intended to strengthen security screening and ensure that individuals entering the UAE workforce comply with applicable legal and public safety standards.

Implementation Date

Philippines is included in Phase 2, which takes effect on 15 August 2026. The new PCC requirement is being implemented by the UAE in phases. The

Requirement for Filipino Appiicants

employment visas in the UAE shall be required to submit a valid Police Clearance Certificate, or its equivalent document in the Philippines - a National Bureau of Accordingly, effective 15 August 2026, Filipino workers applying for

Investigation (NBl) Clearance.

The NBI Clearance must establish that the applicant has no criminal conviction or pending criminal record in the Philippines, as applicable.

Filipino workers bound for Dubai and the Northern Emirates, as well as othe!

Affairs (MOFA) prior to the submission of their employment visa applications. parts of the UAE, are advised to secure the required NBI Clearance and complete the appropriate authentication and attestation procedures with the UAE Ministry of Foreign

I Guidance to Licensed Recruitment Agencies, Employers and Principals

advised to: All licensed recruitment agencies, employers, and principals are hereby

DEPARTMENT OF MIGRANT WORISECUre a Valid NBI Clearance; DateAugust 13, 2026 RECEIVED ByRICHIE M.GUEVARRA eneral Services Division Administrative Ser Time02:10 P.M 1. Include the PCC requirement in their recruitment and visa-processing Inform applicants at the earliest possible stage of the requirement to procedures for Filipino workers bound for the UAE; By: DMW General Services Division on _August 13,2026 CONTROLLED AND DISSEMINATED

3. Ensure that the NBI Clearance is properly authenticated and attested in 4. Take the additional documentary requirement into consideration when accordance with applicable Philippine and UAE requirements; and

in visa issuance and depioyment. establishing recruitment, visa-processing, and deployment timelines, as incomplete or improperly authenticated documents may result in delays

N. Reminder to Filipino Workers

Filipino workers are advised to:

1 Secure their NB! Clearance through the appropriate NBI channels; 2. 3. Coordinate with their licensed recruitment agency or employer regarding Ensure that the clearance remains valid and authenticated/attested as required; isproperly

4. Verify recruitment and documentation requirements oniy through officiai the timing and procedure for submission; and DMW and Migrant Workers Office (MWO) channels

to exercise caution against individuals or entities offering to process employment visas or documentary reguirements through unauthorized means. The public is reminded to transact only with licensed recruitment agencies and

the processing of employment visas and the deployment of Filipino workers to the UAE. All concerned are enjoined to comply with this requirement to avoid delays in

For the information and guidance of all concerned.

Office of the Secretary FELICITAS Q.BAY Officer-in-Charge

CONTROLLED AND DISSEMINATED By: DMW General Services Division on _August 13, 2026