<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">A police clearance certificate (PCC) is an official document issued by the Criminal Evidence and Information Department (CEID) affiliated with the Ministry of Interior. It is most often used to ensure that the applicant for the PCC does not have any criminal record. The PCC provides all the details of an applicant&#39;s criminal history. A Police clearance certificate is essential in Qatar to complete different needs, like migration, marriage, job, UPDA Exam, etc. Qatar PCC is also needed to start a business in Qatar.</span></span></p>

<h2 style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="color:#0e101a">When Do You Require A Police Clearance Certificate?</span></span></h2>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">It is required for the following conditions:</span></span></p>

<ul>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">If one wants to go abroad for studies</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">For immigration purposes</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">If the person is getting married</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">If a person is applying for a new job</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">For commercial activities.</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">For creating a company</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">For an organization or a lawyer&#39;s office</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">For the exchange of companies</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">For the employees of customs clearance</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">For veterinarians and licensees of independent schools.</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Whether a Qatari or an Expat in Qatar, you will need a PCC for any reason mentioned above.</span></span></li>
</ul>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Getting a PCC is simple and easy in Qatar if you have all the correct documentation.</span></span></p>

<h2 style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="color:#0e101a">Why Do You Need A Qatar Police Clearance Certificate?</span></span></h2>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">A Qatar police clearance certificate is your criminal record or a statement of good conduct. Police clearance certificates have more names, such as police certificates, good conduct certificates, judicial record extracts, PCC, etc. A </span><a href="https://qatarpoliceclearance.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3498db">Police Clearance Certificate</span></a><span style="color:#0e101a"> (PCC) is an official document issued by the Criminal Record and Crime Scene Management (CR &amp; CSM). It states whether or not any criminal convictions have been recorded against an individual. You can get the certificate in two weeks to two months.</span></span></p>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Getting a PCC is simple and easy in Qatar if you have all the proper documentation. Fingerprinting is a requirement for getting a PCC.</span></span></span></p>

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<h2 style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="color:#0e101a">For Expats in Qatar</span></span></h2>

<h2 style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="color:#0e101a">Are you living in Qatar for Over Six Months? You need to Apply for PCC.</span></span></h2>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">If an Expat has been living in Qatar for over six months, you must apply personally. Still, suppose, for some reason, you cannot use it personally. In that case, you can send a person on your behalf of you who has a power of attorney assigned by you. That person can apply on your behalf to get the PCC. In this case, your agent will bring the documents given in the &#39;Required Documents&#39; section below with a power of attorney.</span></span></p>

<h2 style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="color:#0e101a">Qatar Police Clearance Requirements</span></span></h2>

<h2 style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="color:#0e101a">Required Documents</span></span></h2>

<ul>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Completed application form</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">A valid copy of your residence permit</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">A valid copy of your passport</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Original fingerprint document certificate/attested by your country&#39;s Embassy.</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Complete addresses and period stayed of all places you have resided in Qatar.</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">2 photographs (4 x 6 cm)</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Completed application form</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">A valid copy of your residence permit</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">A valid copy of your passport and</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Complete addresses and period stayed of all places you have resided in Qatar.</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Original fingerprint document certificate/attested by your homeland&#39;s Embassy.</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Police CC from your country or Embassy attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and all concerned authorities.</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Sponsor letter from the company</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">2 photographs (4 x 6 cm)</span></span></li>
</ul>

<h2 style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="color:#0e101a">How to Get a Police Clearance Certificate</span></span></h2>

<h2 style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="color:#0e101a">Apply for a Police Clearance Certificate online</span></span></h2>

<h2 style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="color:#0e101a">How to apply online for a Police Clearance Certificate through Metrash2</span></span></h2>

<ol>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Log in to the app Metrash2.</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">On the home page of Metrash2, click on &#39;General Services&#39; and &#39;Police Clearance Certificate.&#39;</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Then click on the option &#39;Request Certificate.&#39; and fill in the required data.</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">After it, click on &#39;Next and upload the required documents.</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Tick the &#39;I agree on data validity&#39; and then click Next.</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Make the payment.</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Your application for PCC has been submitted.</span></span></li>
</ol>

<p style="text-align:justify"><img alt="Application Through Metrash2" src="/public/upload/blogs/files/Application-Through-Metrash2.jpg" style="height:527px; width:800px" /></p>

<h2 style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="color:#0e101a">Can I check the Status of the PCC Application Through Metrash2?</span></span></h2>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Yes, you can check the status of the PCC application through the Metrash2 app.</span></span></p>

<ol>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Log in to the app Metrash2.</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">On the home page of Metrash 2, click on the option &#39;General Services&#39; and then click on &#39;Police Clearance Certificate.&#39;</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">After it, click on &#39;Application Follow up.&#39; and fill in the required data.</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Then click on search.</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Now, the status of your application will show up.</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">The fee for Police Clearance Certificate is QR 10</span></span></li>
</ol>

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<h2 style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="color:#0e101a">Application forms for Police Clearance Certificate</span></span></h2>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">You can download the Application forms for </span><a href="https://hukoomi.gov.qa/en/service/apply-for-good-conduct-certificate-at-ministry-of-interior" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3498db">Police Clearance Certificate online</span></a><span style="color:#0e101a">.</span></span></p>

<h2 style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="color:#0e101a">Police Clearance Certificate for Employment</span></span></h2>

<h2 style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="color:#0e101a">For Expats in Qatar</span></span></h2>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Suppose you are an Expat in Qatar seeking employment. In that case, you will need the following documents to get a Police Clearance Certificate:</span></span></p>

<ul>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Offer letter from the company addressed to the Director of CEID.</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">The Academic qualification certificate</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">No objection letter certificate (NOC) from the previous company (if applicable)</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">You need a sponsorship transfer application, attested by the General Directorate of Border Passports and Expatriates Affairs ( only for men)</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">PCC from your Embassy or country attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and all concerned authorities.</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Complete addresses and period stayed of all places you have resided in Qatar.</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">2 photographs (4 x 6 cm)</span></span></li>
</ul>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Police Clearance Certificate for marriage, company or lawyer&#39;s office establishment, customs clearance, veterinarian license, or obtaining the permit for an independent school</span></span></p>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">For Expats in Qatar</span></span></p>

<h2 style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="color:#0e101a">Suppose you are an Expat in Qatar. You are going to;</span></span></h2>

<ul>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Getting married</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Setting a company or a lawyer&#39;s office</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Trading companies</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Workers of customs clearance</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">For a veterinarian</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">For a licensee of an independent school.</span></span></li>
</ul>

<h2 style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="color:#0e101a">In that case, you will need the following documents for the Police Clearance Certificate:</span></span></h2>

<ul>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Completed application form</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">A valid copy of your residence permit</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">A valid copy of your passport and</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Complete addresses and period stayed of all places you have resided in Qatar.</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Original fingerprint document certified/attested by your homeland&#39;s Embassy.</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">PCC from your Embassy or country attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and all concerned authorities of your country.</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Sponsor letter from the company</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">2 photographs (4 x 6 cm)</span></span></li>
</ul>

<h2 style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="color:#0e101a">Conclusion</span></span></h2>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">It would be best if you got a PCC to reside in Qatar as a foreigner. Following the rules ensures your success in a new country. You need shortly two passport size photos (4*6 cm) Police Clearance Certificate from his government attested by the authority, the Foreign Ministry of Qatar, and other sources. No objection certificate (NOC) from the previous employer if applicable (For female applicants). Fee in Qatari Riyals.</span></span></p>

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