For companies operating in the UAE’s energy, maritime, and defense sectors, a standard trade license is often not enough to enter job sites. If your contracts involve ADNOC oil fields, refineries, power plants, or petroleum ports, you are legally required to obtain security clearance from the National Guard Command (formerly known as CICPA – Critical Infrastructure & Coastal Protection Authority).
We act as your compliance partner, managing the entire lifecycle of your security file from obtaining the Letter of Assistance (LOA) to issuing physical passes for your workforce and vehicle fleet.
Before you can apply for a single employee pass, your company must open a “Security File” with the National Guard Command. This requires three non-negotiable pillars:
Your license must be issued by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (DED).
Critical Activity Code: Your license must include the activity “Onshore and Offshore Oil & Gas Field and Facilities Services” if you are working with ADNOC. Without this specific activity, your application will be rejected instantly.
Just like with ADNOC registration, SPC approval is mandatory to prove your entity is authorized to operate in the oil & gas sector.
This is the most critical document. You cannot apply for a pass “just in case.” You must hold an active contract with a concession holder (e.g., ADNOC Onshore).
What is it? A formal letter from the client (e.g., ADNOC) addressed to the National Guard Command.
What it contains: It certifies that your company has been awarded a contract and explicitly lists the number of staff, types of vehicles, and duration of access required.
The National Guard Command issues different color-coded passes based on the nature of access:
| Pass Type | Target Audience | Validity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permanent Field Pass | Staff with long-term contracts | 6 Months – 5 Years | Requires full security vetting. |
| Temporary Pass | Visitors or short-term contractors | 1 Day – 1 Month | Non-renewable in many cases. |
| Vehicle Pass | Trucks, Cranes, Pickups | Tied to Registration | Vehicle must have safety equipment (IVMS). |
| Vessel Pass | Marine craft | Project Duration | Requires extensive maritime safety checks. |
| Photography Permit | Surveyors, Media | Specific Dates | Strictly controlled; cameras are usually banned without this. |
A structured, multi-stage approval process is mandatory for companies and individuals applying for CICPA passes in the UAE. Below is the complete step-by-step breakdown.
All company vehicles entering restricted ADNOC and CICPA-controlled zones must undergo a structured approval and inspection process. Below is the complete requirement and workflow.
With more than a decade of hands-on experience in CICPA regulatory processes, we ensure your company achieves fast, accurate, and fully compliant clearance without delays.
Our priority is to deliver fast, accurate, and fully compliant CICPA clearance helping your company mobilize without delays or compliance risks.
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