When is PCC required?

You may need to get a police clearance certificate (Criminal Disclosure in the UK) before arriving in Qatar to start a job. Your employer should tell you if this is necessary.

If you are coming to Qatar from your own country you should obtain your certificate before coming to Qatar. In the UK you can get this certificate from your local constabulary. First download form SA1: Application for Access to Your Personal Data from your local force’s website. Then return it to the local constabulary (address is usually specified on the website) with a cheque for the required amount and proof of identity: two official documents which between them provide enough information to prove your name, date of birth, current address and signature.