UAE Good Conduct Certificate 2026: List of Nationalities

UAE Good Conduct Certificate Requirement 2026: Full List of 37 Nationalities Explained The United Arab Emirates has expanded one of its most closely watched immigration requirements of the year. UAE immigration authorities have updated the list of nationalities required to submit an attested Good Conduct Certificate as part of the visa application process, bringing the total to 37 nationalities. Eleven new countries were added under Phase 2, which came into effect on 15 August 2026. For prospective residents, employees, investors, and their sponsors, this update carries real consequences for visa timelines and documentation. What Is a Good Conduct Certificate? A Good Conduct Certificate — also known internationally as a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) — is an official document issued by police or judicial authorities in an applicant's home country. It confirms whether the individual has a criminal record, and if so, what that record contains. Immigration authorities worldwide use such certificates as part of standard security and background screening before granting residency or work approvals, and the UAE's latest update brings its visa process further in line with this global norm. Why Attestation Matters For the UAE specifically, the certificate must be original and properly attested — verified and stamped by the appropriate UAE Embassy, Consulate, or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), depending on the applicant's circumstances. A photocopy or an unattested document will not be accepted, and the certificate's validity should not exceed three months from its date of issue. Full List of 37 Nationalities Requiring a Good Conduct Certificate Nationalities Already on the List The following 26 nationalities were already required to submit an attested Good Conduct Certificate prior to this latest update: Egypt Algeria Indonesia Cameroon Sri Lanka Cuba Ghana Bhutan Bulgaria Mexico Afghanistan Nepal Kenya Uganda Nigeria Ethiopia Myanmar Pakistan Mozambique Lebanon Republic of Somaliland Gambia Lithuania Tonga Senegal Morocco 11 Newly Added Nationalities (Phase 2 — Effective 15 August 2026) The following nationalities have newly been added to the requirement: Iraq India Syria Sudan Tunisia Zimbabwe Cyprus Albania Mauritius Fiji Philippines Together, these 37 nationalities are now subject to the Good Conduct Certificate requirement. This list includes some of the largest source countries for labor and residency in the UAE, including India, Pakistan, and th