Good Conduct Certificate (PCC) in Qatar
Get a Qatar Good Conduct Certificate online through Metrash in a few days - the MOFA stamp is what takes the time.
Last verified: 2026-06
Overview
The Good Conduct Certificate, also called Police Clearance Certificate (PCC), is issued by the General Directorate of Evidences and Criminal Information at the Ministry of Interior. It confirms that the applicant has no criminal record in Qatar and is commonly required for overseas employment, immigration, and second-citizenship applications.
Applications can be filed through Metrash or in person at the Evidences and Criminal Information Department. If the certificate is needed abroad, it must be further attested by MOFA Qatar and, depending on the destination, by the receiving country's embassy.
Documents required
- Valid QID
- Valid passport
- Fingerprints (taken at MOI for first-time applicants)
- Letter explaining purpose (optional but helpful)
Eligibility
- Currently or previously resident in Qatar with a QID
- No pending criminal proceedings
Fees
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| PCC issuance | 10 QAR | Standard MOI fee; confirm current amount on portal.moi.gov.qa. |
| MOFA attestation | 50-200 QAR | Per document; required for overseas use. |
| Express service | Varies QAR | Some categories allow same-day issuance for a higher fee. |
Step by step
- 1
Submit application
Apply through Metrash > Other Services > Good Conduct Certificate, or visit the Evidences and Criminal Information Department in person.
Same day · either
- 2
Fingerprinting
First-time applicants attend MOI to provide fingerprints; returning residents may already be on file.
30-60 minutes · center
- 3
Certificate issued
MOI issues the PCC electronically or on paper, usually within 2-5 working days.
2-5 days · online
- 4
MOFA and embassy attestation (if needed)
Submit to MOFA Qatar for attestation, then to the receiving country's embassy if required.
1-3 weeks · center
Processing time: 2-5 days for issuance; 1-3 weeks if MOFA and overseas embassy attestation is needed.
Renewal
A PCC is a snapshot in time and does not 'renew' - applicants simply request a new one when needed.
Fines & penalties
- Submitting false information: criminal charges and travel ban
Common pitfalls
- Forgetting MOFA attestation when the PCC is for overseas use
- Letting the QID expire before applying - the system will reject the request
- Assuming a PCC issued years ago is still valid - most countries require one issued within 3-6 months
- Submitting to an embassy without checking their additional attestation requirements
FAQs
MOI charges around QAR 10 for the certificate itself. MOFA attestation and overseas embassy attestation add QAR 50-200 each. Confirm the current amount on portal.moi.gov.qa.
Typically 2-5 working days through Metrash or in person. Add 1-3 weeks if MOFA and overseas embassy attestation are required.
Yes. Former residents can apply through the Qatar Embassy in their current country or via authorised representatives in Qatar with a power of attorney.
There is no fixed validity in Qatar, but most receiving authorities accept PCCs issued within the last 3-6 months.
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