Police Clearance Certificate Application in Saudi Arabia
1. Online Police Clearance Certificate – Absher:
- Log in to https://www.absher.sa/.
- Navigate to “Services” > “General Services” > “Absher Reports”.
- Select “Criminal Records Report”.
- Specify the country.
- Pay SR 57.50 fee.
- Certificate issued in 1-4 hours.
- View and download certificate from Absher.
2. Online Police Clearance Certificate – GRO:
- GRO raises request via Elm system.
- Requires individual’s Iqama Number and registered Mobile Number.
- Individual receives text message to approve/reject request.
- Individual approves request via Absher.
- Certificate printed/saved online by company.
3. Manual Police Clearance Certificate in KSA: Requirements:
- Copy of valid Iqama and passport.
- Colored photo with white background.
- Original attested Letter of Endorsement from embassy. Procedure:
- Obtain letter of endorsement from embassy and MOFA attestation.
- Visit police station for fingerprinting.
- Collect certificate in 1-2 weeks.
4. Saudi Police Clearance Certificate After Final Exit:
- Method 1: Return to Saudi Arabia on Umrah/Visit Visa and follow procedure.
- Method 2: Authorize representative to apply on your behalf.
- Submit required documents to embassy/consulate.
- Obtain MOFA approval and submit to police station.
- Collect certificate on prescribed date.
Applying for Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) in Saudi Arabia
Online Police Clearance Certificate – Absher:
- Log in to https://www.absher.sa/.
- Navigate to “Services” > “General Services” > “Absher Reports”.
- Click on “Criminal Records Report”.
- Select the country.
- Pay SR 57.50 fee.
- Certificate issued in 1-4 hours.
- View and download certificate from Absher.
Online Police Clearance Certificate – GRO:
- GRO raises request via Elm system with individual’s Iqama Number and registered Mobile Number.
- Individual receives text message to approve/reject request.
- Individual approves request via Absher.
- Company prints/saves certificate online.
Manual Police Clearance Certificate in KSA: Requirements:
- Valid Iqama and passport copies.
- Colored photo with white background.
- Original attested Letter of Endorsement from embassy. Procedure:
- Obtain embassy-endorsed Letter of Endorsement and MOFA attestation.
- Visit police station for fingerprinting.
- Collect certificate in 1-2 weeks.
PCC from Outside Saudi Arabia: Method 1:
- Return to Saudi Arabia on Umrah/Visit Visa and follow procedure. Method 2:
- Authorize someone to apply on your behalf.
- Submit required documents to embassy/consulate.
- Obtain MOFA approval and submit to police station.
- Collect certificate on prescribed date.
Validity of PCC:
- Validity is typically one year, but can be considered lifetime.
- Advisable to obtain PCC in the last 2 months of stay to avoid date discrepancies.
- Provides assurance of no criminal record up to date of issue.