UAE Visa Update April 2026: Mandatory PCC Rule for Residence Visas & Stricter Background Checks
The United Arab Emirates has introduced an important compliance-focused update in April 2026, making the Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) mandatory for selected nationalities applying for residence visas. This move, led by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security, reflects a broader strategy to strengthen security screening, identity verification, and immigration integrity. For […]










