How to Obtain police clearance or character certificate In Pakistan

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Obtain police clearance or character certificate In Pakistan

  1. Complete the application as found on “Town” as well as “City Police Officer” Or “local district office of the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) ” or “tehsils/assistant police officer” of your local area. download the form using the click here
  2. Once the application and the supporting documents are received for submission, the application will be processed.
  3. Visit the appropriate…
    1. Town/City Police Officer in your region for cities with larger populations
    2. The Superintendent of Police (SSP) in rural, smaller cities/towns or regions.
    3. Tehsil/assistant agent for political as a political agent assistant FATA areas.
  4. The applicant must make an application to the relevant authorities according to their location and get the certificate according to the advice of the authorities.
Note:
Usually, certificates are given to the address according to the form of request.
II. Pakistanis out of the country

The passport should be certified copies together with all the pages that show your legal status must be kept in your possession.
a. Apply to Pakistan consulate or embassy
  1. Candidates can apply for admission at the closest Pakistan consulate or embassy.
  2. Link to find the consulate or embassy: Link
  3. Contact the office to make an appointment. You will also be able to find specifics of this process.
  4. At the time of the appointment on the date you have set, visit the office with all of the documents original form and with copies.
  5. Follow the officer’s guidelines for processing your application.
  6. The consular fee is to be paid. The cost of consular services varies according to the consulates.
  7. The application will be handled by the department responsible for it.
  8. In accordance with the notification, the certificate will be given to the applicant.
Note:
The applicant should nominate a family member who is resident within Pakistan for the application on their behalf. The applicant must submit :

  • Affidavit (on 20Rs legal stamp paper) declaring that they will be receiving a certification on behalf of the applicant.
  • A letter of authority in their name , allowing them to obtain a certification on behalf of the applicant.

PROCESS for NON CITIZENS of PAKISTAN – FOR THOSE WHO live in PAKISTAN and OVERSEAS:

I. Foreign nationals living in Pakistan

Photocopies of your passport that are certified by a professional along with all the pages indicating your legal status must be present.
a. Apply in person
  1. The application form must be completed as available from the local district offices or the senior superintendent of Police (SSP) of your region. Download it using the following link: link
  2. Once the application and the documents are submitted for application. You can go to the office of “The Superintendent of Police (SSP)”
  3. The applicant must make an application to the appropriate authorities and obtain the certification as directed by the authorities.
Note:
Usually , the certificate is given to the address per the request.
II. Foreign nationals living out of the country

A certified copy of your passport together with all the pages that show your legal status must be kept in your possession.
a. Make an application at Pakistan consulate or embassy
  1. Candidates can apply for admission at the closest Pakistan consulate or embassy.
  2. Link to find the consulate or embassy Link
  3. Contact the office to set up an appointment. Also, find the information for this process.
  4. At the time of the appointment on the date you have set, visit the office with the documents original copy and original.
  5. Follow the officer’s instructions to complete your application.
  6. The consular fee is to be paid. The cost of consular services varies according to the consulates.
  7. This application will be reviewed by the department responsible for it.
  8. In accordance with the notification, the certificate will be given to the applicant.

Required Documents For Obtain police clearance or character certificate 

Specific to a country

  • A valid identity document (identity card or passport, driving licence, etc.).
  • Card for address (utility charges).
  • A copy of a current CNIC or NICOP (Pakistani ID Card) from the applicant.
  • Valid passport.
  • CNIC documents from the father and mother of the applicant.
  • CNIC copies of two neighbours who share the same address.
  • Recent passport-sized photographs of applicants.
  • Copies of academic certificates and degrees.
  • A certified photocopy of the applicant’s CNIC or NICOP issued by NADRA (From closest NADRA Kiosk Shop).
  • The Marriage Certificate (only for female applicants who are married).
  • Govt Semi Govt and corporate employees also produce N.O.C.
  • A form for application (filled and filled out and signed by the person applying): link
  • A witness form (filled and signed by the neighbors)Application form.

Foreign national

  • A photocopy of your passport when you are you are in Pakistan.
  • A photocopy of your permit to your stay in Pakistan as well as your passport number, and the place where it was issued as well.
  • Affidavit if the individual is not in the country.

In general

  • Valid passport (attested copy in accordance with the requirements).
  • Valid proof of citizenship (respective identification cards issued by the each country).
  • Photographs in passport size.
  • Birth certificate (as per requirement).
  • Documents of legal residence (copy of passport that was used during the period of validity, with seal and stamp).
  • An email address (useful to let you know about problems with your application.
  • Self-addressed envelopes with or without stamps (as is required).
  • Contact number valid (applicant may be transmitted)

Office Locations and Contacts

Federal police in Islamabad, Pakistan,G-10 Markaz, G 10 Markaz G-10, Islamabad,
Islamabad Capital Territory.
Ph: 051-9259395
E-mail: sho.aabpara@islamabadpolice.gov.pk
Contacts: link1 and link2 and link3

Eligibility

  • The applicant must have a valid passport and an address proof that is valid.
  • Age limit: old and over. For minors applicants, the application should be made by the parent who has parental authority, if minor isn’t yet 16 yet.
  • The location of the applicant should be identical to the address on the passport as well as other documents supporting it.
  • Candidates who require of a residence status, employment or a long time visas, or who are seeking to move to a foreign country.

Fees

  • There aren’t any official government charges to issue a Police Character Certificate in Pakistan.
  • However, the concerned issuing department may charge for any expenses involving the delivery of the final document to address of the applicant.
  • The fee/cost varies from the particular situation. Fee requirements that are updated will be made available by the respective authorities when applying.

Validity

  • 6 months after the day of issue.
  • Validity standards vary between countries.

Documents to Utilize

Police Clearance/Character Certificate

Processing Time EditProcessing Time[ edit

  • It could take between 8 and 12 working days.
  • Time to finish a case varies based on the complexity of each case.
  • Processing times vary according to the country in which it was the application was made.

Instructions

  • The application has to be completed by an authorized person for the applicant’s behalf.
  • Name and Father’s Name should be written in capital letters or block the letters.
  • The application form needs to be filled out and submitted with the supporting documents, or the application will not be processed , and the application will be denied.
  • The information supplied regarding the applicant should be identical to that the information provided on NIC, Passport & DPO Certificate.

Requirements Information

  • Name of the applicant
  • Date of Birth
  • Gender
  • Marital Status
  • Passport Number
    • Date of Issue
    • Expiration Date
    • Location of Issue
  • Father or Husband Name
  • Permanent Address
  • Temporary address including phone and Email
  • Address and duration of Stay in Pakistan to which clearance is required
  • Profession
  • Pakistani CNIC / NICOP No.
  • The purpose of obtaining Character Certificate

The Document is required

Police certificates are a formal document issued by the police department or any government agency of the country in order to list any criminal record that the applicant might or might not have. Criminal records could be associated with convictions, arrests or even criminal legal proceedings. In Pakistan the police character certificate is also referred to as character certificates or clearance documents.

Other uses for the document/certificate

Offers assistance with the issuing all kinds of legal documents such as police Character Certificate, Birth Certificate and Marriage Certificate and Death Certificate Duplicate Degrees, Mark Sheets and Foreign Affairs Attestation and HEC Attestations and all sorts of immigration-related legal documents issued by Pakistan.

External Links

Computerized Clearance Certificate for Police Clearance Certificate

Police Character Certificate For Islamabad Residents

Other

If you’re not physically in Pakistan It is recommended to call the nearest embassy, or consulate (general) of Pakistan to obtain police documents.

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