Nigeria · Africa
NPF Police Certificate Bundle
Priority processing of Nigeria Police Force character certificates through the complete authentication chain with expedited FMFA handling to preserve certificate validity for UAE visa timelines.
Bundled service for obtaining and authenticating Nigeria Police Force clearance certificates. We handle the NPF application in Abuja, certificate collection, FMFA authentication, and full UAE attestation.
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) Police Clearance Certificate is a mandatory requirement for UAE employment and residence visa applications. Obtaining this certificate from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Abuja and then navigating the authentication chain can be a drawn-out process, particularly for Nigerians living abroad.
Green Apple Attest offers a complete bundled service that starts with filing your NPF application and ends with a fully attested certificate delivered to your door in the UAE. Our Abuja-based team files applications at the Force CID, monitors processing, collects the certificate upon issuance, and immediately routes it through FMFA and the UAE Embassy.
For applicants already in the UAE, we coordinate fingerprinting arrangements and manage the entire application process remotely. This eliminates the need to return to Nigeria or rely on family members to handle government paperwork on your behalf.
Documents required
- 01 Completed NPF Police Clearance application form
- 02 Full set of fingerprints (taken at NPF-approved centre or Nigerian Embassy)
- 03 Clear colour copy of Nigerian passport (data page and back page)
- 04 Clear colour copy of Nigerian national ID card
- 05 Two recent passport-size photographs (white background)
- 06 Clear colour copy of UAE visa or Emirates ID (if applicable)
- 07 Power of Attorney authorising Green Apple Attest to collect on your behalf
Special requirements
- § Fingerprints must be taken at an NPF-approved centre or Nigerian diplomatic mission.
- § Applicants must provide fingerprints from all ten fingers on the official NPF form.
How it works
- 01 Submit your fingerprints and identification documents to Green Apple Attest.
- 02 We file your NPF application at the Force CID in Abuja and track progress.
- 03 Upon issuance, the certificate is collected and submitted to FMFA for authentication.
- 04 UAE Embassy legalisation is completed in Nigeria.
- 05 MOFA attestation is finalised in the UAE and the certificate is delivered to you.
Insider tips
Frequently asked questions
NPF processing at the Force CID in Abuja currently takes 14 to 21 working days. Processing times can fluctuate based on volume. Our team monitors your application and collects the certificate the day it is ready.
Yes. You can have your fingerprints taken at the Nigerian Embassy or Consulate in the UAE, or at an approved fingerprinting service. The prints must be on the correct NPF form. We provide the form and advise on locations near you.
UAE immigration authorities generally accept police clearances that are less than six months old. We recommend starting the process early enough to complete attestation but not so early that the certificate expires before your visa application.
The NPF certificate will reflect any records on file. Whether this affects your UAE visa depends on the nature of the offence. The certificate can still be authenticated regardless of its content. Consult a UAE immigration advisor for guidance on admissibility.
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Visa, job, university, company formation — share the objective and we'll return a full attestation plan with timelines and fees within one business day.