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Understanding CICPA
What is CICPA?
The Critical Infrastructure and Coastal Protection Authority (CICPA) is the official authority for the security and protection of Abu Dhabi’s infrastructure and the country’s resources. CICPA is responsible for issuing security clearance for companies and employees working within any of Abu Dhabi’s critical establishments. This is a permit or security pass which allows access to the restricted ports and fields of Abu Dhabi. Each CICPA pass is unique and would need to be applied for individually.
Criteria for CICPA Registration
There are many restricted areas in Abu Dhabi, which are not accessible without the accurate and relevant CICPA pass. It is imperative that companies wishing to apply for CICPA passes meet the following requirements to apply:
Abu Dhabi Trade License
Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce Certification
Supreme Petroleum Council (SPC) approval
Have a contract in place with a concession holding company and obtain an invite letter (LOA) from ADNOC
Have a contract in place with a concession holding company and obtain an invite letter (LOA) from ADNOC
Limitations in availing CICPA Pass
Limitations in availing CICPA Pass
CICPA security permits for an individual will be rejected for the following reasons.
Freezone visa (aside from some Freezones Masdar City, twofour54, ADGM additional approvals will apply to these)
Visit visa Tourist visa Non-Abu Dhabi issued visa
There are numerous procedures to follow before CICPA passes can be applied for. Only employees of an Abu Dhabi company are eligible for CICPA, and no temporary passes are allowed for employees employed with other emirate.
Visit visa Tourist visa Non-Abu Dhabi issued visa
There are numerous procedures to follow before CICPA passes can be applied for. Only employees of an Abu Dhabi company are eligible for CICPA, and no temporary passes are allowed for employees employed with other emirate.