UAE Background Checks

Trusted Background Checks in the UAE
Because Every Hire Matters

At Avvanz, we understand that every hiring decision impacts real people and the future of your company. As a trusted, multi-award-winning HRTech partner to over 6,000 organisations worldwide, we're dedicated to supporting leaders like you with solutions that truly matter.

NASSCOM Certified
SOC 2 Type II Compliant
Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL)
ISO 27001 Certified
No Setup Fees
Dedicated Client Rep
At a Glance
6,000+
Global Clients
20+
Check Types
150+
Countries
95%
Verification Rate
What We Cover
Employment Verification Education Verification Criminal Checks Social Media Checks Identity Checks Global Watchlist and Sanctions

Built Around the UAE's Laws

Every Avvanz verification is built to comply with Federal Decrees and Laws, ensuring your business stays protected and audit-ready in the mainland UAE and Free Zones (DIFC/ADGM).

Under the UAE's Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL), Avvanz prioritises explicit candidate consent and data minimisation in every background check, ensuring a fully auditable and legally secure process.

Federal Decree-Law

Federal Decree-Law No. 33 (2021)

The UAE Labour Law governs employer-employee relations, emphasising non-discrimination and the requirement of a valid work permit for sponsorship.

Data Protection

Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL)

UAE's first federal privacy law. Avvanz ensures explicit written consent and data minimisation for all candidate screening.

Police Clearance

Police Clearance (Good Conduct)

Essential for UAE work visas. We verify Good Conduct Certificates issued by the Ministry of Interior and home countries.

MOFA & MOE

MOFA & MOE Attestations

We facilitate verification of educational credentials for professional visa designations through Ministry of Foreign Affairs channels.

All essential checks for the UAE, streamlined in one platform

More than 20 different check types, covering 150+ countries from a single platform.

Employee Background Verification

Trusted partner in workforce integrity. Accurate, timely, and compliant employee background verification solutions that go beyond the surface to ensure you hire and retain only the best talent.

Education Verification

Educational background verification ensures accuracy and integrity. Hire trustworthy employees with greater confidence.

Criminal Checks

We provide a thorough review of candidates' histories to ensure your organization hires individuals with clean legal records.

Social Media Checks

Avvanz offers a seamless way to filter out candidates whose social media activity may conflict with your company's values or compliance requirements.

Identity Checks

Ensure the authenticity of your candidates' identities with our precise background verification tools.

Global Watchlist and Sanctions

We screen against 45+ regulatory bodies and 1600+ watchlists, covering AML, KYC, terrorism, and corruption.

Financial Regulatory Checks

Ensure your candidate adheres to financial regulations and has no disqualifications or disciplinary actions.

Credit Checks

Get insights into borrowing history, outstanding debts, and financial reliability.

Professional Qualifications and Memberships

Validate licenses, certifications, and memberships in professional organizations.

Bankruptcy Checks

Determine whether the candidate has any history of bankruptcy or is currently in insolvency proceedings.

OFAC (Office of Foreign Assets Control) Monitoring

Ensure compliance with national and international laws by monitoring potential security threats.

UAE's Key Industries

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Banking, Financial Services & Insurance

Get smarter, faster background screening that helps you meet complex regulatory and compliance requirements.

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Healthcare

With every hire, healthcare professionals, safety, and trust are at stake. Background checks ensure your patients are cared for by reliable medical practitioners and staff.

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Technology

Enhance your business with our industry-specific background checks to mitigate the risks of bad hires.

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Oil & Gas

The Oil & Gas industry encompasses a wide range of profiles and roles. Managing and verifying this extensive workforce makes background screening indispensable.

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Business Process Outsourcing

Ensure the right people are placed in roles that carry varying levels of risk and thus warrant different types of background checks.

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Retail

Rapid hiring, well-structured onboarding, and diligent background checks play a key role in reducing the financial impact of stock loss.

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Fast Moving Consumer Goods and Manufacturing

Due to generally quick staff turnover, Fast Hiring, Effective Onboarding, and Engaging Training solutions are key.

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Education

Background verification in education safeguards students, ensures qualified staff, protects institutional integrity, and maintains it across all roles.

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Others

Avvanz provides customised solutions for all other industries, leveraging our in-depth domain expertise across them.

How Pre-Employment Background Checks Work

Simple for HR. Transparent for candidates. Start to finish in three steps.

1

Submit Candidate Details

Provide basic candidate information securely through our system.

2

Screening in Progress

We conduct the required background checks with verified sources.

3

Receive Reports

Get clear, structured reports to support your hiring decisions.

The Smarter Way to Screen in UAE

We're a technology-led HRTech partner - not a form-heavy, slow-moving agency. ScreenGlobal is built to get you screening in minutes, not weeks.

No Lengthy Onboarding

The platform is intuitive and user-friendly

No Setup Fees

Start screening candidates without any hidden costs.

No Subscription Fees

Pay only for the checks you need, with no ongoing commitments.

Global Coverage with Local Expertise

Focus on background checks in the UAE to ensure local compliance and accuracy.

6K+
Global Clients
20+
Check Types
150+
Countries
95%
Verification Rate

PDPL aligned. Every check includes explicit consent and auditable privacy and data handling process.

Discover Our Partners

Connect with our trusted service providers and integration partners to streamline your background screening process.

No Setup Fees
Start ordering immediately - no onboarding fees, no minimum commitment
Pay-Per-Use
Pay only for what you order. No subscriptions, no contracts
Dedicated Client Rep
A named contact who knows your account - not a general support queue
150+ Countries
Screen candidates with international backgrounds from one platform
95% Verification Rate
Unlimited attempts at source means far fewer unresolved checks
ATS Integration
Connect to Workday, SAP, Oracle and more via ScreenGlobal

Frequently Asked Questions

These checks are mandatory in the UAE to obtain work visa sponsorship and a professional license. The government required Good Conduct certificates from the following industries: Healthcare, Education, and Finance.

The UAE PDPL (enacted in 2021/2023) mandates that employers must have written consent from a candidate before processing their personal data. Avvanz ensures all screenings are PDPL-compliant, providing a clear audit trail of candidate authorization to protect your organization from significant legal penalties.

Typically, 5-10 Days, depending on the complexity of the checks involved.

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Recognised & Trusted
ISO 27001
Information Security
Multi-Award Winning
HRTech & FinTech
150+ Countries
Global Screening Coverage
6,000+ Clients
Globally Served
PBSA Member
Professional Background Screening Assoc.
NASSCOM
NASSCOM Certified
SOC 2 Type II
SOC 2 Type II Compliant

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