Who is the source of criminal check data in the United Arab Emirates?
Ministry of interior
What is the process in the United Arab Emirates?
The requesting party will request the check from the ATS or their Zinc account.
- Automated instructions are delivered to the candidate to upload a copy of their ID and some personal details in a dynamic web form
- Zinc submits the request to the authorities
- Zinc receives the results (digitally) and provides a signed digital report
- The candidate receives a text to say the process is complete.
What details are required to submit the check?
- First Name
- Last Name
- Date of birth
- Government ID Copy
Citizens: both sides of Emirate ID card copy or Passport
Non-Citizens: Expatriate Residents - Emirate ID (+Stamped Visa, optional, if available), Non-residents/Tourists/Visitors - Tourist/Visit visas Diplomats - Diplomatic Card and Visa on Arrival.
E-Visa is an acceptable form of ID.
All documents must include UID number. Expired documents are acceptable.
What is covered in the criminal check?
Our Criminal History UAE checks have nationwide coverage, including citizens and foreigners over 18 years of age.
The provision of the results is subject to the candidate’s consent which is intended to serve one particular purpose indicated during the application process, as per the provisions of the Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data Protection (the PDPL).
The checks are conducted through our in-country Partner, which has been thoroughly vetted, and has a network of local Attorneys that ensure all information is obtained and verified in compliance with local legal standards.
The check covers travel bans applied against the candidate relating to Criminal cases pending or closed, including but not limited to murder, rape, fraud, bounced cheques, etc.
What is the expected turnaround time?
Here.
Period covered by the check:
The records are kept according to the legal prescription and rehabilitation periods applicable to each type of conviction as provided by the local regulations in the United Arab Emirates. For accurate reporting purposes, cases from up to 7 years ago will be included in the report.
Privacy statement:
The details contained in this report should not be used as the sole reason for making a decision. Zinc Work Ltd is not liable for any inaccuracies or incompleteness in the information appearing in this report since it is provided to Zinc Work Ltd by third parties. This report has been produced for the purchaser of the report and Zinc Work Ltd will have no liability to loss.
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