To get a certificate of good standing from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS):
- Go to the SCFHS website and click on E-Services > Additional E-Services List > Registration. Select "Request a certificate of good standing".
- Enter your SCFHS registration number (Saudi license number), email address, and mobile number.
- Pay the 300 SAR fee through SADAD payments at an Alrajhi or Riyadh bank ATM.
- The certificate will be emailed within 24 hours. Print for a hard copy.
This certificate shows you have a clean professional record in Saudi Arabia. It is required when registering in other countries like Qatar, UAE, Australia, etc.
If still working in Saudi, request it from your hospital before departure. If already abroad, only SCFHS provides it.
The good standing certificate in Saudi Arabia, commonly known as the Police Clearance Certificate (PCC), is a document that establishes one’s credibility and shows adherence to legal standards in the country.
The Saudi PCC, along with the Outstanding Standing Certificate, shows an individual exhibited good behavior as a resident and is a prerequisite for trust and integration into societies or workforces abroad when showing an official record of conduct in Saudi Arabia.
To get the certificate from abroad, applicants need a friend in Saudi Arabia to pay the 300 SAR fee at an Alrajhi or Riyadh bank ATM using SADAD payments. The certificate is emailed within 24 hours and can be printed.
Good standing means complying with all requirements, such as fees and forms, to legally operate in a state. A certificate of good standing, also known as a certificate of existence or authorization in some states, is issued as proof of this status and is necessary for permitting business activities.
Why it matters: Officially registers your status with the state, showing that all legal and procedural requirements are met.