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How to Issue Saudi Police Clearance Certificate Online via Absher

📅 October 25, 2026 • Independent Expat Guide
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Criminal Record Certificate (شهادة خلو سوابق)

Ministry of Interior Public Security (Amen / Absher)
Certified Document

Apply for and download an official Saudi Police Clearance Certificate (Criminal Clearance / Good Conduct) required for foreign immigration and sensitive jobs.

Required: Biometric Fingerprints on Record + Active Absher Account Apply on Absher ↗

Expatriates planning to migrate to another country (such as Canada, Australia, the UK, or the US) or applying for high-security positions in Saudi Arabia frequently require an official Police Clearance Certificate (PCC), officially designated as a Criminal Record Certificate (شهادة خلو سوابق). This credential proves that the applicant has no prior criminal convictions or judicial judgments recorded during their stay in the Kingdom.

Visiting police headquarters or submitting physical fingerprint ink sheets is no longer required for existing residents whose biometric data is already registered in the national system.

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Apply via Absher

  1. Log in to Absher.sa (Individuals).
  2. Navigate to My Services (خدماتي) > General Services (خدمات عامة).
  3. Click on Criminal Record Certificate (شهادة خلو السوابق).
  4. Select Request Certificate (طلب شهادة).
  5. Specify the requesting entity (select whether the certificate is required for a domestic private employer, a government ministry, or an international foreign embassy/visa purpose).
  6. Agree to the authorization terms allowing Public Security to screen your legal record.
  7. Submit the request to receive an official application reference number.

Electronic Processing & Attestation

  • Automated Review: Public Security cross-references your record against the central judicial database. In most cases, clearances are issued within 24 to 72 hours.
  • Digital PDF Download: Return to the Criminal Record section on Absher to download your bilingual PDF certificate with its official security QR code.
  • MOFA Attestation for Overseas Use: If you are submitting the certificate to a foreign embassy outside Saudi Arabia, submit the digital certificate to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) online document attestation portal for official international stamping.
Policy & Independent Guide Notice:
IqamaHub KSA is an independent educational informational blog. We do not issue criminal records, expunge legal convictions, or represent Public Security or the Ministry of Interior. All certificates must be requested through official Absher systems.