Police Clearance Certificate Pakistan: How to Apply for Jobs and Immigration Abroad (2026)


Applying for a Gulf job, a student visa, or immigration abroad? One document will almost certainly appear on your checklist: the Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) — the Pakistani police's official statement on whether you have a criminal record.

When you need one

A PCC certifies your police record as checked against the police's centralised registers. You will typically need one for employment abroad (the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman and Bahrain routinely require it), immigration or permanent residency, a student visa, or security, law and government-linked roles. Treat it as a fresh document per application — most embassies want one issued within the last three to six months.

Where to apply: province by province

Punjab — Police Khidmat Markaz (PKM). Punjab runs the most advanced system: apply online at pkm.punjab.gov.pk or through the Punjab Police app, or walk into any Khidmat Markaz. You can apply for a certificate for any district from a centre in any other district. The fee is around Rs 350 at the counter (more online with service charges, via PSID), and processing takes about three working days, with a tracking number and QR-coded digital certificate.

Islamabad. Apply through the Islamabad Police's online services or facilitation centres: around Rs 1,000 and roughly 72 hours of processing. An affidavit is needed if your CNIC lacks an Islamabad address; an authority letter is needed if someone else applies for you.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The Police Sahulat Markaz app (Android and iOS): register with your CNIC, select the certificate type and purpose, upload documents, pay digitally via a generated PSID, and track the application in real time.

Sindh. Apply at the SSP office of your district or through the province's police record verification portal.

Overseas Pakistanis. Apply through the Pakistani embassy or consulate you fall under, or authorise a blood relative with an embassy-attested authority letter.

Documents you will need

  • CNIC — original plus clear photocopies, front and back (NICOP for overseas Pakistanis).
  • Passport — original plus a photocopy (essential for visa or immigration cases).
  • Photographs — two to four recent passport-size photos.
  • Affidavit — a stamp-paper declaration of no criminal record, required in some provinces.
  • Proof of residence — a utility bill or tenancy agreement if your current address differs from your CNIC.

Incomplete paperwork is the number-one cause of delays — name spelling must match your CNIC exactly.

The application steps (Punjab's online route)

  1. Create an account on the PKM portal or Punjab Police app with your CNIC and mobile number; verify with the OTP.
  2. Select "Character Certificate" and fill the form — the purpose must be stated.
  3. Upload scanned documents: CNIC, passport (for visa/immigration), and a recent photograph.
  4. Pay the fee via the generated PSID — bank, ATM, Easypaisa, JazzCash or UPaisa.
  5. Save your tracking number and track it on the portal until the certificate arrives.

If the certificate is for use abroad, check whether your destination also requires attestation — many countries want it attested afterwards through Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs or their own embassy. Build this step into your timeline rather than discovering it at the visa counter.

Quick answers

How long does a PCC take? Punjab and Islamabad report around three working days; other provinces generally take five to seven.

How long is it valid? The accepting body decides — most embassies and employers want one issued within the last three to six months.

Can I apply from abroad? Yes — through your nearest Pakistani embassy or consulate, or via an authorised relative with an attested authority letter.

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