Ø Pakistani citizens having permanent residence in Punjab/Islamabad province may apply for a Police Character Certificate (PCC) at the Embassy.
Ø Applicants are required to appear in person for processing PCC through an online portal with the Punjab/Islamabad Police. Applicant must bring his/her original valid CNIC and Passport.
Ø Upon arrival the applicant will have to fill the requisite form for the issuance of (PCC). A consular staff will guide the applicant through the process.
Ø Photograph of the applicant would be taken. The information provided by the applicant would be uploaded by the Embassy official on the portal.
Ø The PCC is normally issued within 2 weeks. This service is provided by the Embassy free of charge.
Ø Upon receipt of PCC from the respective Police Office (Khidmat Markaz) in Pakistan, the PCC could be attested by the Embassy, if required. Prescribed fee of a cost of RMB 113/-
Ø The PCC will be dispatched to the applicant on given address at his/her expenses.
Ø PCC issued by the Punjab Police is valid for 180 days after which, a new application has to be processed, if required.
Ø This PCC facility is not available for the residents of Balochistan, KPK/Sindh/Gilgit Baltistan and Azad Kashmir, yet.
Ø This Embassy is not authorized to issue any kind of PCC/non-criminal certificate / letter. These can only be issued by Police authorities in concerned jurisdictions in Pakistan.
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