The new resolution to submit a ‘Good Conduct Certificate’ to obtain work visas in the UAE comes in effect from today, February 4th.
Earlier this year, a committee in charge of implementing the Cabinet resolution announced that the certificate should be issued by the country of origin of the person, or the country where they have been residing for the last five years. It should then be ratified by the state's mission, as well as the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.
The new rule will be apply to the job seeker and not their dependants. Those coming to the country on visit, tourist or student visas will not need to get the certificate. Also, the certificate is not mandatory if an existing UAE resident is switching jobs within the country.