Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) from Abroad
Need a police clearance certificate from Bangladesh while working in the Gulf or Malaysia — or for onward migration to Canada, the UK or Australia? Apply online, pay the ৳500 challan, and follow the four steps below.
The 4-step official process
Online registration
Register at pcc.police.gov.bd using your active Bangladeshi mobile number. Abroad without a BD SIM? Authorise a relative at home — their number receives the OTP and they complete your entry.
Pay the ৳500 challan
The portal auto-generates your challan with fee code 1-2211-0000-2041. Pay ৳500 through Sonali e-Sheba or the A-Challan app, then upload the receipt.
Thana / SB verification
Your local thana police and the Special Branch verify the permanent address at your home village or union — a relative should be reachable there to confirm details.
MoFA / consular authentication
The verified certificate is authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (or the mission abroad) and carries a digital QR code for scan-verification.
Document checklist
- Passport bio-page scan (PDF) — make sure it has at least 6 months validity
- Expatriate visa / residence card copy (Iqama, PLKS, work permit, or destination-country visa)
- Ward Councilor / Union Chairman certificate of residence for your permanent address
- Relative authorisation letter — if someone at home is submitting on your behalf (template below)
Relative authorisation letter (copy-ready template)
Paste into any editor, fill the [brackets], and have your relative carry a signed printout with their NID.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a PCC from abroad take?
Typical end-to-end time is 10–21 working days after challan payment, depending on thana verification speed. Gulf and Malaysia applications in visa-change season take longest — apply early.
Can I apply without a Bangladeshi mobile number?
Yes. The OTP goes to the number entered at registration, so use a trusted relative's active BD number and submit the authorisation letter above.
Do I need the certificate attested by the embassy?
For most onward-migration uses the QR-verified digital copy is accepted. Some Gulf employers still ask for a mission-attested hard copy — confirm with whoever requested it.
Also useful: GCC consular directory, KL High Commission directory, Probashi Hub.