Complete Bangladesh Application Guide for International Students
1. What Is a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)?
A Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) is an official document issued by Bangladesh Police confirming the result of a police record check for an individual within the relevant jurisdiction.
It is commonly requested for:
Student visa applications.
Residence permit applications.
Employment abroad.
Immigration and migration procedures.
Permanent residence applications.
Other official purposes requested by a foreign authority.
A PCC is generally used to demonstrate that the applicant has no disqualifying criminal record identified through the relevant police verification process.
Important: A PCC does not guarantee visa approval. The receiving embassy, immigration authority or institution decides whether the certificate meets its requirements.
2. Who Can Apply for a Bangladesh PCC?
The Bangladesh Police online PCC system serves:
Bangladeshi citizens applying for a PCC for overseas purposes.
Bangladeshi citizens living abroad who need a PCC from Bangladesh.
Foreign nationals who previously lived in Bangladesh and need a Bangladesh PCC for an eligible purpose.
The correct application route depends on the applicant's nationality, passport, present location and purpose.
For a Bangladeshi student applying for a foreign student visa, the usual route is the Bangladesh Police online PCC portal.
3. Official PCC Application Website
Students should apply through the official Bangladesh Police portal:
https://pcc.police.gov.bd/
This is the official online application system.
Bangladesh Police PCC Helpdesk:
Phone: 01320001824
Phone: 01320001825
Email: help.pcc@police.gov.bd
The portal lists helpdesk availability from Sunday to Thursday, excluding public holidays, during its published office hours. Students should check the portal for the current schedule.
4. Basic Eligibility Requirements
According to the Bangladesh Police online PCC portal:
The applicant must have a passport valid for at least three months.
The present address must fall under the same district or metropolitan police jurisdiction as the permanent or emergency address recorded in the passport.
The applicant must actually reside at the selected address.
If the passport does not show an address, supporting address documents may be required.
The applicant must provide accurate passport and address information.
Additional documents may be requested by the police authority.
For a machine-readable passport without an address, the portal may require one of the following:
National Identity Card.
Birth Registration Certificate.
Certificate issued by the relevant Ward Councillor.
The applicable address document must be attested by a first-class gazetted officer where required by the portal.
5. Required Documents for Applicants in Bangladesh
Students applying from Bangladesh should prepare:
Valid Bangladeshi passport.
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