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Immigration to Canada & Australia from the UAE
Expatriate professionals based in the UAE often pursue Canadian or Australian PR for long-term settlement and citizenship. Below are the main permanent-residency and study pathways for UAE-based applicants — and how ImmiPace helps you choose and prepare the right one.
Canada
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Express Entry & PNP
Enter the Express Entry pool (FSW/CEC) and pursue a Provincial Nominee Program for a 600-point boost. You'll need an ECA for your education and a qualifying language test. We optimise your CRS and prepare a document-ready profile. See our CRS guide and Express Entry vs PNP.
Australia from the UAE
Skilled migration (189/190/491)
Get a positive skills assessment for your occupation, then lodge a points-tested EOI. State nomination (190) or regional (491) can lift your points. See 189 vs 190 vs 491 and skills assessment.
In-demand occupations for UAE-based applicants
Common occupations among applicants from the UAE include engineers, IT professionals, finance & banking professionals, healthcare workers. Check your exact occupation, ANZSCO/NOC code, and assessing authority in our skilled-occupations directory.
Police certificate
What Canada asks for from the UAE
- Document
- Police Clearance Certificate (from an emirate), Criminal Clearance Certificate (national) or Good Conduct Certificate
- Issued by
- The police department of your emirate; one certificate from any emirate is enough
- If you live elsewhere
- Apply at the nearest UAE embassy, or online through Dubai Police
Source: IRCC police certificate instructions for the United Arab Emirates (page dated 27 October 2020), checked 20 October 2026. Australia asks for police certificates from the same authorities.
Engineering degrees
Washington Accord status
The UAE has no Washington Accord signatory, so engineers with degrees from there normally prove their competency to Engineers Australia with a CDR. What counts is the country your engineering degree is from, not where you live: most UAE-based engineers studied elsewhere, so check that country's status.
CDR writing and review for Engineers Australia
Source: International Engineering Alliance, Washington Accord signatories, checked 20 October 2026.
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Immigration from the UAE — FAQs
How can I immigrate to Canada from the UAE?
Most skilled applicants from the UAE use Canada's Express Entry system (Federal Skilled Worker or Canadian Experience Class) and may target a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) for extra points. You'll need an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) and a qualifying English (or French) test. ImmiPace assesses your CRS and builds a document-ready profile.
Can UAE-based applicants get Australian PR?
Yes. the UAE applicants pursue Australian skilled migration through subclass 189 (Independent), 190 (State Nominated), and 491 (Regional). You'll need a positive skills assessment for your occupation and a points-tested profile. Superior English and state nomination can significantly boost your points.
What are the most in-demand occupations for applicants from the UAE?
Common occupations among applicants from the UAE include engineers, IT professionals, finance & banking professionals, healthcare workers. Explore our skilled-occupations directory to check your ANZSCO/NOC classification, assessing authority, and pathway.
Which police certificate does Canada need from the UAE?
IRCC asks for the Police Clearance Certificate (from an emirate), Criminal Clearance Certificate (national) or Good Conduct Certificate. It is issued by the police department of your emirate; one certificate from any emirate is enough. If you live elsewhere: apply at the nearest UAE embassy, or online through Dubai Police.
Do engineers from the UAE need a CDR for Australia?
The UAE has no Washington Accord signatory, so engineers with degrees from there normally prove their competency to Engineers Australia with a CDR. What counts is the country your engineering degree is from, not where you live: most UAE-based engineers studied elsewhere, so check that country's status.
Does ImmiPace work with clients in the UAE?
Yes — ImmiPace works with clients worldwide through online consultation and secure follow-up. We assess your profile, prepare your documents and skills assessment, and guide you from first assessment to filing.