How to get a police clearance / good conduct certificate in Bahrain?

XTang · 2017-12-25T10:38:41+01:00

I was in need of one recently and looked around the internet and found out that most of the information was either out dated or was conflicting. So I am reproducing my own experience of getting this recently i.e. last week. There are two types of clearance certificates given. One is a generic good conduct certificate which is given for immigration purpose and the second is for employment. The information given here is for the former and is for people who are based in Bahrain / present in Bahrain and can go get this done themselves. Where do you need to go: The CID office in Adilya. Not the main one but the one directly opposite the Alumni club. Generally there are no parking issues and you can find a spot. EDIT Jul'19: This office has shifted to the General Directorate of Traffic area in Isa Town. Thanks to d3ns06 for providing this information. What you need to take with you: Copy of latest passport Copy of first residence permit for Bahrain Copy of last (and sometimes asked, all others) residence permit for Bahrain Copy of CPR Filled out form (this you can also get and fill at the CID office. Make sure to have all necessary information to fill it. The tricky bit is employer details where you need to have their CR number as well as full address. A lot of people may not have it available with themselves readily) One passport size photograph - either white or grey background Request letter - Generally not asked for. Except for some countries like Canada where the process requires it (from Canadian side). For others, there is no need or you can provide a handwritten request What is the process: The timings are between 730 and 130. You need to go to the second floor. There is a seperate section for ladies. Go in, take the token and wait for your number to be called. When the number comes up, the officer will take your documents and check if they are in order. He will attach the application and ask you to pay 1 BD and hand over a receipt. You will then be referred for finger prints. This takes time as they fingerpint every finger/thumb as well as palms and side of hands. If it's done once; will not be needed for subsequent certificates. For people outside Bahrain, you will need to provide fingerprints on the form which are done by the police in your current country, attested by Ministry of foreign affairs in that country and then the subsequent Bahrain embassy in that country. Very cumbersome so it's advised to get this done when you are based here so that in the future for any certificate, you can easily engage an agent to do this on your behalf when you are not here without resorting to the whole fingerprint documentation. After fingerprints, you are done. An sms will be sent to you once the certificate is ready. It usually takes one week. Once you get the sms, go back, go to the first floor, present the receipt and collect the certificate. Update - Dec'19 from one of our members, Osama Hafeez: 1. Take with you a debit card along with you, If you have a card with you, you can pay it there and then at the counter. Because If you take cash with you, you have to deposit the cash in a kiosk and provide that receipt to the Customer representative handling your case, which takes much more time. 2. If you have gaps in your stay within Bahrain, possibilities are you will end up paying more. I paid 2 BHD for my wife because while switching jobs I sent her back and she had a gap of more than 6 months. ( so she will get two certificates, one the first term when she was in Bahrain, and other one for the recent term. 3. Once you park the car in the parking go towards the Vehicle violation department (entrance near the mosque, once you enter take a left and keep walking till you see the vending machine, next to the vending machine is the gate of CID office ( See picture attached ). https://ibb.co/zh8R0T3

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Ahmedsamir86 Member

Member since 19 October 2022

Ahmedsamir86Member19 October 2022 15:53:45

#41

I am outside Bahrain and I need PCC for Canada, I applied online and upload my fingerprint in the form requested but I am not sure I have my fingerprints registered. now it is two weeks with no feedback and the application is still under review how long will it take and will i need to travel to Bahrain to register my fingerprints physically

XTang Bahrain/UAE/Saudi Arabia Expert

Member since 22 April 2014

XTangBahrain/UAE/Saudi Arabia Expert19 October 2022 18:48:08

#42

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Send CD

Fadi Rezq New member

Member since 22 June 2022

Fadi RezqNew member31 January 2023 03:52:41

#43

@Guest8957 Yes online.

Rahim Syed Kareem Member

Member since 12 December 2022

Rahim Syed KareemMember31 January 2023 04:59:15

#44

IF YOU ARE BAHRAINI THEN PLEASE CONTACT ANY AGENT.

IF YOU ARE OTHER CITIZEN AND YOU ARE IN YOUR COUNTRY THEN PLEASE GO TO PASSPORT OFFICE AND COMPLETE THE PCC

hudabdulrehman5 New member

Member since 26 April 2023

hudabdulrehman5New member26 April 2023 11:38:54

#45

hy, I have applied for good conduct certificate outside Bahrain for me, my mother and sister. I took the fingerprints at home since my country's police station doesn't do this I live in Pakistan btw. Its been more than 15 working days so I registered a case at tawasul, this was there response: "please retake the fingerprints for all again but make sure its in the right way and clear not faded and send it to us to our PO Box no 26698 CID office – Adliya". Even though I took the fingerprints in the correct way. While whenever I enquire the request status all of them are still under review. What should I do since I need these really urgent for immigration purposes. Should I visit Bahrain or should I apply through an agent?

XTang Bahrain/UAE/Saudi Arabia Expert

Member since 22 April 2014

XTangBahrain/UAE/Saudi Arabia Expert26 April 2023 12:56:45

#46

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Ideally, visit Bahrain if you are pressed for time.

Foodie23 Member

Member since 10 August 2023

Foodie23Member10 August 2023 12:44:48

#47

Hi there, I was living as an expat and left Bahrain 8years ago. I now need a police clearance certificate. Can I go into any police station and ask for fingerprints to be taken or do I need to book an appointment?

logicalindian Bahrain Expert

Member since 01 May 2013

logicalindianBahrain Expert12 August 2023 11:24:10

#48

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https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=938364 read this topic

peterreagan777 Member

Member since 05 June 2024

peterreagan777Member05 June 2024 08:00:51

#49

@topinsight01,,, hello..I want to apply for good conduct.Have been in Bahrain for 6yrs.. Currently,my CPR is expired same to Visa.. Please help me

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