Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) – A Must-Have for Going Abroad!
If you’re planning to study, work, travel, apply for a visa, or even live abroad permanently, one of the most important documents you’ll need is a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC).
Without this, it may be difficult to pass immigration, especially for those applying for a work permit, study visa, or residence permit for the first time.
What is a Police Clearance Certificate?
A Police Clearance Certificate is an official document that proves you have no criminal record in Bangladesh. It basically shows that you’re a person of good character.
Good news! You no longer need to visit the police station and wait in long lines. Now, you can apply for the PCC online from home and receive it within just 5 working days!
Who Can Apply?
- Anyone going abroad for study, job, visa, or travel
- Bangladeshi citizens living abroad
- Foreign citizens living in Bangladesh
Requirements to Apply
1. Valid Passport: Your passport must be valid for at least 3 more months.
2. Matching Address: Your current address must match either your permanent or emergency address in your passport.
3. Proof of Address (if not in passport): Provide your NID, birth certificate, or Ward Councillor’s certificate – attested by a 1st-class gazetted officer.
4. Bangladeshis Abroad: Submit an attested copy of your passport’s info page from the Bangladesh Embassy/High Commission.
5. Online Application Only: PCC is issued online for both Bangladeshi expatriates and foreigners living in Bangladesh.
6. Foreign-Issued Passports: Upload a scanned copy of the passport page with the arrival seal in Bangladesh.
7. Authorisation Letter: If someone else is collecting your certificate, you must provide an attested letter of authorisation with their name and NID number.
8. For local use (within Bangladesh): Visit the District SB Office (for districts) or the City SB Office (for metro areas).
9. To collect the certificate: Bring a copy of your passport or application form. If someone else is collecting it, they must show the authorised letter attested by the Embassy or a Justice of the Peace.
List of Required Documents
1. Scanned attested copy of passport info page (signed by a 1st class officer)
2. NID card (Scan Copy)
3. Ward Councillor Certificate or Citizenship Certificate
4. Passport-size photo (white background)
5. Birth Certificate (Scan Copy)
6. Utility Bill Copy (with current address)
7. Payment of ৳500 via Treasury Challan (Code: 1-7301-0001-2681) at Sonali Bank. OR Pay online using Bkash/Nagad/Credit/Debit Card with service charge (if available)
Watch this step-by-step video guide to apply easily!
How to Apply for PCC Online – Step by Step Guide
Step 1: Register an Account
Go to the Police Clearance website and sign up for an account. You can apply for yourself or someone else, but registration is required.
👉 Register here: https://pcc.police.gov.bd/
Step 2: Log in and Start Application
Login to your dashboard and click "Apply" to begin.
Step 3: Fill in the first page, Personal, and in 2nd Page Address Details
Enter your name, father’s name, date of birth, passport number, etc. Fill out both your current and permanent addresses.
Note: Your application will be sent to the police station based on your current address.
Step 4: Upload Required Documents
- Upload scanned copies of:
- Attested passport page
- NID or Authorization Letter (if needed)
- Ward Councilor Certificate or Citizenship Certificate
- Passport-size photo (white background)
- Birth Certificate (Scan Copy)
- Utility Bill Copy (with current address)
Step 5: Review and Submit
Check all your details carefully.
NB: Once submitted, you cannot edit the information, so review before submitting.
Step 6: Pay the Fee and Track Status
Pay the ৳500 fee using bank challan or online card payment. After payment, you can track your application status, get updates on verification, and download your certificate when it's ready.
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