Clearance and Closure of a Place of Worship

Through this service, you can request to voluntarily close a place of worship

• Service terms and conditions: Place of worship must meet the eligibility conditions stipulated in law number 9 of 2023 concerning the regulation of places of worship for non-Muslims.
  

• Required Documents:

1. Clearance and closure of place of worship form (Click here)
2. Council minutes of meeting form (Click here)
3. Financial and administrative reports including current assets and amounts
4. Clearance and closure plan of place of worship
5. Clearance certificate issued by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization
6. No Objection Certificate issued by the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department

• Service Steps:

1. Log in using UAE PASS or through available channels
2. Submit the application and the required documents.
3. Receive approval of Clearance and Clouse of Place of Worship

• Beneficiaries: Licensed Non-Muslim Place of Worship in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi
• Service Channel: By sending email to: (dcd.operation@addcd.gov.ae)
• Service Fees: No Fees
• Timeframe to receive the service: 60 working days