How to Get a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) for Bangladesh from Abroad

A Police Clearance Certificate states whether you have a criminal record in Bangladesh. Immigration offices, universities and employers abroad treat it as proof of good conduct, so any error or delay can affect your application.

This article is general legal information, not legal advice. Fees, forms and procedures change; confirm current requirements with the relevant office or a qualified advocate before acting.

• Applicants for permanent residence or citizenship in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia and others.
• Skilled migration and employment visas.
• Foreign government or sensitive-sector jobs.
• Adoption and some family visa categories.

• Valid passport, and a copy of your Bangladeshi passport/NID.
• Birth certificate and proof of permanent address in Bangladesh.
• Recent passport-size photographs.
• Letter from the requesting authority, where required.
• Fee payment receipt.

1. Apply on the official Bangladesh Police Clearance Certificate portal using the online form and upload the documents.
2. Pay the fee through the supported payment method.
3. If you are abroad, complete fingerprinting at the Bangladesh Mission or through the process specified on the portal.
4. Police verification is conducted through the local police station of your permanent address.
5. Once verified, download the PCC or collect it, depending on the method chosen.
6. Attest it as needed (see document attestation guide).

If a family member in Bangladesh helps, give them a written authorisation and keep copies of all receipts.

Most foreign authorities want the PCC attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Dhaka, and some also want legalisation by their embassy. The PCC is issued in English, but check whether a certified translation is needed. Always ask the receiving authority about the exact attestation chain.

• Start at least 6 weeks before your deadline.
• Make sure your name, date of birth and parents' names match your passport exactly.
• If you have a case or GD against you, consult an advocate: it may need to be resolved or explained.
• Do not use agents who promise "guaranteed" certificates; unofficial PCCs are rejected and can lead to a visa ban.
• Keep a scanned copy of the PCC and the receipt.

This article is general legal information, not legal advice. Fees, forms and procedures change; confirm current requirements with the relevant office or a qualified advocate before acting.

Yes, usually online through the official police portal, with fingerprints and verification arranged as the portal instructs.

It often takes a few weeks depending on police verification and fingerprinting.

Many authorities accept it only for a limited time, commonly 3 to 6 months. Check the requirement.

Often yes. Check with the receiving authority and have MOFA attest it.

It may appear in the verification. Seek legal advice about the case status and how to disclose it in your application.