Background check question

[dono]

Hi all,

I've finally proceeded to the "application for employment" phase, which will initiate the background checking of myself.

Now, what does background checking in the UAE consist of, other than criminal records and employer/qualifications?

Do they check for credit records in your current country, and if so how can it potentially impact me this far into recruitment and future wise? Are the credit checks that important? Can they be deal breakers? I have some credit problems but can be settled.

Any advice will be greatly appreciated.

[BedouGirl]

I have never heard of credit ratings being checked. Have you been told this happens or is it something you think may happen?

[dono]

It's mentioned in the docs provided that a credit verification will be done. But how important is that? Provided the other background checks are fine (employment, education, etc), do they refuse someone who went through the whole process just because he has a negative credit score in his home country?

Thx

[BedouGirl]

Hopefully someone else will answer this because I have never heard of this being done as part of the visa process. Must be something new?

[dono]

Nothing anyone there? Still don't have any answer

[GreyGT-C]

I replied but the post vanished...

I came over to UAE about 6 months ago with my credit is totally screwed.. still deep in dept from a failed business venture 2 years ago. I can assure you, they don't check much of anything when you come over.

[dono]

Thanks for the reply. The problem I have is that I'll be working for a government organization in the UAE, and they made me sign a consent for credit verification. That's what freaking me out. So I still don't know what's going to happen. It's mostly the fact that it's a government organization

[GreyGT-C]

I work for a private contractor that works directly for the UAE Gov't... I also had to submit to a criminal background check which was never done and was supposed to provide several military certificates which were never asked for once i got here.

[dono]

That's a little bit reconforting. I just don't wanna miss this opportunity because of some bad credit score in the home country, it would be so frustrating

[Jynxgirl]

As long as you dont owe anyone in the uae, you are probly fine. Everyone I meet here, has really messed up credit 'back home', wherever that is.

Now, dont mess up here.... As the consequence isnt a bad credit report. Its jail. And you dont get out, until someone pays it. So if your family cant pay, you dont get out for a very long time.