How to get a police character certificate (police clearance) in Pakistan — apply online where available or at the police/DPO office, with documents and fee.
A Police Character Certificate (Police Clearance Certificate, PCC) confirms you have no criminal record. It is commonly required for visas, foreign jobs and immigration. Several provinces let you apply online; otherwise you apply at the DPO/SP office or a facilitation centre.
You typically need your CNIC, passport (for visa/abroad cases), photos and the purpose. Processing includes police verification of your address and record. This guide covers the general process.
Punjab, Sindh, KP and Islamabad differ — some offer an online police service portal, others require the DPO/SP office. Check your provincial police site.
Prepare your CNIC, passport (for abroad/visa cases), passport-size photos, and details of the purpose and destination country.
Apply online on the police portal where available, or submit the application at the DPO/SP office or facilitation centre.
Pay the prescribed fee via the challan or online as directed.
The local police verify your address and check for any record. Cooperate if a constable visits or calls.
Once cleared, collect the police character certificate, or download it where the service is online. Get it attested if the embassy requires it.
Apply online on your provincial police portal where available, or at the DPO/SP office, with your CNIC, passport and photos. After police verification, you collect the certificate.
It is usually needed for visas, immigration and overseas employment to show you have no criminal record.
It depends on the province and police verification, typically a few working days to a couple of weeks. Apply well before your deadline.