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
2. Council minutes of meeting form
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. Submit request to through email
2. Submit the requirements /documents
3. Initial approval will be granted
4. Place of worship should announce the closure in the official newspapers and submit a copy to the Department of Community Development
5. Receive Approval for Place of Worship Closure from the Department of Community Development before closing

• Beneficiaries: 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