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Police clearance now mandatory for Ghanaians applying for UAE work visas
Featured Aug - 04 - 2026 , 15:48 2 minutes read Ghanaians seeking employment in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) must now obtain a Police Clearance Certificate before their work visa applications will be processed, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced.
The Ministry said the new requirement follows an official notification from the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Accra and forms part of revised UAE immigration rules for foreign workers.
The Ministry urged members of the public who require further information to contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ghana Police Service or the Embassy of the UAE in Accra.
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