Police Clearance Attestation
Police Clearance Attestation
A police clearance certificate from the Sri Lanka Police is required for most UAE employment visa applications and residency renewals. The certificate confirms that the applicant has no criminal record in Sri Lanka and must be attested through the standard chain before UAE immigration authorities will accept it.
Sri Lankan police clearance certificates are issued by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Sri Lanka Police. The certificate has a practical validity of 6 months from the date of issuance, so timely processing through the attestation chain is critical. Delays at any stage can result in the certificate expiring before MOFA attestation is complete.
GreenAttest expedites the attestation process for police clearance certificates, recognizing their time-sensitive nature. We fast-track documents through Foreign Affairs authentication, UAE Embassy attestation, and MOFA stamping to ensure the certificate is fully attested well within its validity period.
Documents Required
- Original police clearance certificate from Sri Lanka Police CID
- NIC copy
- Passport copy
- UAE visa or Emirates ID copy (if applicable)
- Fingerprint report (if the CID-issued certificate references one)
- Authorization letter for representative processing
Special Requirements
- • Applicants who have lived in multiple countries may need police clearance certificates from each country of residence. GreenAttest can coordinate multi-country clearances alongside the Sri Lankan certificate.
How It Works
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1Submit your police clearance certificate to GreenAttest immediately after issuance.
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2We verify the certificate and confirm its CID authenticity markers.
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3The certificate is submitted to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for priority authentication.
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4Foreign Affairs-authenticated certificate is forwarded to the UAE Embassy in Colombo.
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5Embassy-stamped certificate is expedited to our UAE office for MOFA attestation.
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6Fully attested police clearance is delivered to your UAE address.
Insider Tips
Insider Tips
- Apply for your police clearance certificate at least 8 weeks before your UAE visa deadline. This gives enough time for CID processing (2-3 weeks) plus the full attestation chain (2-3 weeks) with buffer for any delays.
- Start the attestation process the day you receive the police clearance certificate. Every day of delay reduces the remaining validity period, and UAE immigration authorities will reject certificates close to their expiry date.
- If you are already in the UAE, coordinate with a family member in Sri Lanka to apply for and collect the CID certificate on your behalf. GreenAttest can then collect it from them and immediately begin the attestation process.
Frequently Asked Questions
The certificate is generally accepted for 6 months from the date of issuance. UAE immigration authorities apply this validity window, so the attestation must be completed well within this period. GreenAttest prioritizes police clearance attestation to preserve maximum validity.
You apply at the CID office in Colombo or through a Sri Lankan Embassy if you are abroad. The process involves fingerprinting and a records check. GreenAttest can guide you through the application process and coordinate collection once the certificate is issued.
Given the time-sensitive nature of police clearance certificates, GreenAttest fast-tracks these through the chain in 10-15 business days. We recommend initiating attestation within days of receiving the certificate to preserve as much validity as possible.
If the certificate expires mid-process, UAE authorities will not accept it and you will need to obtain a new one. This is why GreenAttest prioritizes police clearance attestation and recommends starting immediately after issuance.
Quick Facts
- Processing Time
- 8-12 business days
- Pricing From
- AED 225
- Country
- Sri Lanka
- Delivery
- Free across the UAE
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