The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced a new requirement for Ghanaian nationals seeking employment in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Accra, 4th August, 2026 – The Ministry said it has received official notification from the Embassy of the UAE in Accra on the introduction of a Good Conduct Certificate, also known as a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC), for all persons applying for employment visas to the UAE.
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The requirement follows UAE Cabinet Decision No. 1/36 of 2026 and the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship Decision No. 1/36 of 2026.
The implementation will be in two phases.
The first phase took effect on 30th March, 2026, and applies to all worker categories applying for employment visas from Ghana.
The second phase took effect on 20th July, 2026, and applies to all worker categories arriving in the UAE.
The Ministry said the Good Conduct Certificate is an additional requirement for employment visa applications and must be authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ghana and the Embassy of the UAE in Accra before acceptance by UAE authorities.
It further stated that Ghanaians currently in the UAE on visit visas who intend to convert their status to work visas have been granted a forty-five (45)-day grace period from the effective date of the decision to regularise their immigration status.
The Ministry advised Ghanaian citizens intending to seek employment in the UAE to comply with the new requirement.
It added that it will work closely with the Embassy of the UAE to facilitate the smooth implementation of the measures and urged the public to seek further clarification from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ghana Police Service, or the Embassy of the UAE in Accra where necessary.
