Police Clearance Certificate

(Apply through postal mail/courier/in person) (not by email):

The High Commission does not issue Police Clearance Certificates for Bangladesh or foreign nationals. The documents required to be submitted to the concerned Department in Bangladesh for police clearance are attested by the High Commission on request of Bangladesh nationals. For foreigners, the High Commission forwards the application to the concerned authorities in Bangladesh in specific case described in the following paragraphs.

A. For Bangladesh nationals

Documents that the High Commission will attest:

1. An application addressed to the concerned Commissioner of Police/ Superintendent of Police/ Officer-in-Charge in Bangladesh (in accordance with the permanent address of the applicant) mentioning the authorized person's details who will submit the application and collect the police clearance certificate from the Police Authority. You can download a sample form from here.
2. Photocopy of the Bangladesh Passport.

Documents to be submitted

1. Original passport is required. A certified copy will serve the purpose in the absence of original. (Certification/attestation may be done from any authorized person in Australia or New Zealand like Councillor/JP//GP/Teacher/Notary Public/Solicitor/Public Servant about their identity).
2. Proof of payment.
3. In case of sending the documents by mail, please send a self-addressed pre-paid registered return envelope (requiring signature on delivery) or arrange pre-paid return courier. (Please see more on Modes of Delivery).

Processing Time:

1-2 working days

Fees:

A$ 15.00

Modes of Payment: (Click here) 

Please note:

1. The High Commission receives application by mail or directly at the High Commission in person. It does not process any application sent by email.
2. The applicant may submit the application through online using the link: http://pcc.police.gov.bd:8080/apex/f?p=500:1:::::: or send by mail to the concerned Department in Bangladesh.
3. Applicant has to authorize a person (in-writing) in Bangladesh to collect the police clearance certificate on his / her behalf from the concerned police office when it will be issued.
4. The High Commission is not responsible for documents lost or delayed in mail / Courier.
5. For applications in Person- Please appear at the High Commission between 9.30 am to 12.30 pm on the working days. No application in person would be received beyond this time except in case of emergency.

B. For foreign nationals

Foreign nationals are advised to apply through their respective diplomatic missions of their countries in or accredited to Bangladesh. If in case they do not have diplomatic representation in Bangladesh, they may apply at this High Commission as per following procedure: 

Documents to be submitted:

1. ​An application addressed to the High Commission (mentioning the period, address & purpose of stay in Bangladesh).
2. Photocopy of relevant pages of passport(s) held during stay in Bangladesh showing name, photograph, date and place of birth, date of issue and expiry, visa(s) and dates of entry and exit.
3. Photocopy of relevant pages (bearing name, photograph, date and place of birth, date of issue and expiry) of the existing Passport.
4. Photocopy of any other photo identity, if any, held during stay in Bangladesh.
5. Photocopy of similar documents, mentioned above, or work permit of father or mother or legal guardian if the applicant lived in Bangladesh as a dependent child.
6. In case of sending the documents by mail, please send a self-addressed pre-paid registered return envelope (requiring signature on delivery) or arrange pre-paid return courier. (Please see more on Modes of Delivery).

Fees:

A$ 15.00

Modes of Payment: (Click here) 

Please note:

1. The High Commission receives application by mail or directly at the High Commission in person. It does not process any application sent by email.
2. The High Commission forwards application along with other documents of foreign nationals to the concerned authority in Bangladesh. On receipt of the certificate from Bangladesh, the High Commission forwards the certificates to the applicant.
3. The High Commission is not responsible for documents lost or delayed in mail / Courier.
4. For applications in person- please appear at the High Commission between 9.30 am to 12.30 pm on working days. No application in person would be received beyond this time except in case of emergency.