Casier Judiciaire (Criminal Record) Apostille
Casier Judiciaire (Criminal Record) Apostille
The Bulletin No. 3 du Casier Judiciaire is the French criminal record certificate available to individuals, used to demonstrate a clean record for overseas employment, visa applications, and professional licensing. In the UAE, an apostilled Casier Judiciaire is commonly required for employment visas, residency processing, and licensing by regulatory bodies including the DHA, DOH, and ADEK.
The Bulletin No. 3 is issued by the Casier Judiciaire National, based in Nantes. French nationals can request it online, and the certificate is typically issued free of charge. For non-French nationals who have resided in France, the process may require an in-person application or postal request. Once issued, the bulletin must be apostilled by the Cour d'Appel de Nantes (for documents issued by the national office).
Because the Casier Judiciaire has a limited validity period for UAE purposes — typically 3 to 6 months from the date of issue — timing is critical. Green Apple Attest ensures that the apostille is processed immediately upon issuance and the document is couriered to the UAE within the shortest possible timeframe.
We guide you through the application process from the UAE, coordinate with the Cour d'Appel de Nantes for apostille, and provide certified translation into English or Arabic. For clients who need police clearances from multiple countries, we coordinate all applications in parallel.
Documents Required
- Original Bulletin No. 3 du Casier Judiciaire from the Casier Judiciaire National
- Clear scan of the bulletin for pre-assessment (if already obtained)
- Copy of your valid passport or carte nationale d'identité
- Proof of French address history (if required for application)
- Completed Green Apple Attest service request form
- Proof of UAE address for delivery
Special Requirements
- • The Casier Judiciaire has a limited validity window. Apostille must be processed immediately after issuance to maximise remaining validity for UAE use.
How It Works
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1Contact us to confirm whether you already have a Casier Judiciaire bulletin or need to apply.
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2If needed, we guide you through the application process (online for French nationals, or postal for others).
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3Once the bulletin is issued and received by our French partner, we submit it immediately to the Cour d'Appel de Nantes for apostille.
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4The apostilled bulletin is couriered to our Dubai office for certified translation.
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5You receive the fully prepared document delivered to your UAE address.
Insider Tips
Insider Tips
- Apply for your Casier Judiciaire well before your UAE visa or licensing deadline. The certificate has a limited validity period, and you need time for apostille and transit.
- The Bulletin No. 3 is in French only. UAE authorities will not accept it without a certified translation. Always include translation in your service order.
- If you have lived in both France and another country, you may need police clearances from both. Start both processes simultaneously to avoid delays in your UAE application.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most UAE authorities accept the bulletin for 3 to 6 months from the date of issue. Some licensing bodies require it to be less than 3 months old. We advise based on your specific UAE authority requirements.
Yes. Non-French nationals who have resided in France can request a Bulletin No. 3. The application process may differ from that of French nationals and may require postal submission. We guide you through the correct procedure.
Yes. The Bulletin No. 3 is issued free of charge by the Casier Judiciaire National. Our service fee covers the apostille processing, certified translation, and courier delivery — not the certificate itself.
French nationals can apply online through the service-public.fr website regardless of their location. Non-French nationals may need to apply by post or through the French embassy. We provide step-by-step guidance for both scenarios.
The Casier Judiciaire application typically takes 1 to 2 weeks. Add 5 to 8 working days for apostille and courier. Total timeline is usually 2 to 4 weeks from application to delivery in the UAE.
Quick Facts
- Processing Time
- 7-12 business days
- Pricing From
- AED 400
- Country
- France
- Delivery
- Free across the UAE
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