Digital MOFA is accepted
We review the QR-attested file and receiving-authority requirement, then complete the certified translation when required.
PCC translation and authority guidance
UAE Police Clearance Certificate: Translation Check
- If your PCC was issued in the UAE for use with a UAE authority, first ask the UAE issuer for the certificate in English or Arabic; you most likely do not need to pay for translation.
- A UAE-issued PCC does need translation if a foreign authority requires another language—send us its instruction and we will confirm before you pay.
- A PCC issued outside the UAE for use inside the UAE does need translation; that is the case for most PCCs we translate.
We do not provide apostille, attestation or legalization services. We are happy to guide you on the likely document journey, but the attestation itself is completed through the official channel. You can reach UAE MOFA directly to get it done (and, where your route requires it, the relevant UAE mission or competent apostille authority in the issuing country). What we provide is legal / certified translation when the receiving authority requires it.
What's included / not included
Included in the price
- A certified translation at the level stated on this page
- A digital PDF for your review before submission
Not included
- Attestation or MOFA/embassy legalisation (we don't provide attestation) and their fees
- Government or portal fees
- Courier, unless confirmed
- Any pages outside the agreed scope
Prices as of October 2026
Clear next steps
Start with a check, not a payment
Four clear steps, with no complicated form and no uncertain payment.
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Send the file and instruction
Share the complete document and the receiving authority’s requirement.
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A translator checks the route
We confirm the language, certification, page scope and whether the service is available.
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Get a clear answer before payment
We return the available option, price, timing and next step before requesting payment.
We confirm the route and price first, then pay by Stripe or request a secure Ziina link.
Send the document for a checkMore detail when you need it
Detailed requirements, use cases and service notes
The short answer is above. Open the full guide when you need document-specific requirements, examples, related services or background.
Open the full service guide Requirements, explanations and related links
Why This Is Not a Normal PCC Translation Quote
A standard PCC translation is straightforward: check the certificate, translate the fields, stamp the translation, and deliver the PDF or hard copy. Digital MOFA attestation creates a different problem. The UAE-side document may be valid and digitally verifiable, while the destination embassy still asks for a paper original or a specific legalisation chain.
Recent WhatsApp questions around MOFA stickers and a recent Dubai Reddit discussion about a UAE Police Clearance Certificate show the same confusion: people are not always asking "how much is translation?" They are asking whether the document path they have will satisfy the authority that receives it. That is what this review product is for.
What We Check Before Quoting
Send the file and the receiving authority instruction first. We check whether the issue is translation, MOFA attestation, embassy legalisation, or a mismatch between a digital UAE document and a paper-stamp foreign requirement.
UAE Police Clearance Certificate or Good Conduct Certificate
Digital MOFA attestation PDF, QR code, or payment/receipt view
Embassy instruction mentioning original, paper stamp, legalisation, or superlegalisation
Destination country and receiving authority
Whether translation is requested, and into which language
Deadline and whether the original hard copy is available
Possible Outcomes
Embassy asks for paper legalisation
We flag the mismatch early so you do not pay for a translation that cannot solve a paper-stamp requirement.
Instruction is unclear
We prepare the questions to ask the embassy before you spend on extra attestation, courier, or translation steps.
Government Fee vs Service Quote
The official MOFA channel sets the applicable government fee and application route. Use that channel for the authority step, then send the authority-ready PCC and destination requirement. We review the journey and provide the certified translation quote.
If the answer is simple, we will say so. If the embassy instruction requires a paper route, the right advice may be to pause translation until the legalisation requirement is confirmed.
Related Services and Guides
Digital PCC, attestation and legalisation are three different things
A UAE police clearance certificate is now commonly issued digitally, with a QR code that the receiving authority can scan to check it. Translation turns its Arabic content into the language you need. Digital attestation is done by MOFA itself on its own platform. Paper legalisation at a foreign embassy is a further step that some countries still ask for.
Which of these you need depends on the destination, not on us. Ask the embassy or employer for its instruction in writing before ordering, and send it with the PCC. We translate the certificate and keep the QR code and reference number visible in the translation; MOFA handles the attestation and we do not submit it for you.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our translation services.
Do you provide apostille or attestation services?
No. OnlineTranslation.ae does not provide apostille, MOFA attestation, embassy legalization or any other attestation service. We are happy to guide you on the likely sequence, and you can reach UAE MOFA directly through its official website (mofa.gov.ae) to get the attestation done. When the receiving authority requires translation, we provide the legal / certified translation.
How much does UAE PCC translation cost?
Use the official authority channel for the attestation application and fee. Send the authority-ready PCC, MOFA view, and receiving-authority instruction; we review the journey and provide the certified translation quote.
Is digital MOFA attestation enough for every embassy?
Not always. MOFA digital attestation can be verifiable by QR code, but the receiving embassy or foreign authority controls its own acceptance requirements. Some instructions still ask for an original paper document, stamp, or superlegalisation route.
Can you guarantee that an embassy will accept a QR attestation?
No. We can review the document and the instruction, identify the likely route, and prepare the translation or supporting document package. Final acceptance is always with the embassy or foreign authority.
Do I need translation for a UAE Police Clearance Certificate?
If you are submitting a UAE-issued PCC to a UAE authority, it most likely does not need translation. First ask the UAE Police or Ministry of Interior issuing authority whether it can reissue the certificate in English or Arabic. If a foreign authority requires another language—for example, a Spanish embassy requiring Spanish—the UAE-issued PCC does need translation into that language. A PCC issued outside the UAE for use inside the UAE does need translation into Arabic, or English where the receiving authority accepts it—most PCCs we translate fall into this case.
What should I send for review?
Send the PCC PDF or scan, the MOFA attestation page or QR view if available, and the exact embassy or authority instruction. A screenshot of the requirement is often more useful than a general description.
Can this be handled online?
The first review can be done online through WhatsApp or email. If the destination insists on a physical original or a paper legalisation chain, we will tell you before quoting the next step.
Get a Translation Quote
Need a certified PCC translation?
Send the PCC, MOFA view, and receiving-authority instruction. We will confirm the translation requirement and quote before you pay.