You can see numerous Nepali students and jobseekers going to foreign nations like Australia, Japan, Canada, USA. To get their visa approved, they would need a police report from Nepal. Let’s look at the details of a Police report /Police Certificate/ Police Clearance Certificate of Nepal in detail.
Police Clearance Certificate: An Introduction
Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) is an important legal document often required at immigration points when a person wishes to go abroad or relocate to another country for studies or travelling, work as an immigrant, or for a permanent residency.
Why do you need a Police Clearance Certificate?
You must obtain a police clearance certificate to demonstrate that you have no criminal history. This certificate shows your character as an individual who is a law-abiding citizen. You will require a police character certificate if the immigration officer asks you to finish your application as a worker for temporary or permanent residence. To be eligible For Police Clearance Certificate, you must own a valid passport and address proof, be 16 years and above, and have other legal supporting documents.
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How to apply Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) in-person?
If you are in Nepal and you are a citizen or non-citizen, then you can opt for the in-person police clearance certificate.
- You have to visit the “Verification Section, Crime Investigation Department, Police Headquarters”.
- You must take the required copy of the documents along with the original document.
- The authorities will provide you with guidelines on how to submit the completed application along with documents.
- The respective department or official will process your application and tell you when you can revisit to collect documents.
- After getting a notification, you can collect the certificate from the office.
But if you are a Nepali living overseas, then you can apply for the following steps to get your police certificate through an embassy or consulate in-person.
- You can visit the nearest embassy or consulate in person and apply.
- Get an application form from the embassy and find out the details for this procedure. Make sure to call and fix an appointment.
- Go to the office on the scheduled date with all the documents in original and in copy. Make sure to listen to the guidelines given by them.
- The respective department will process this application.
- Upon notification, you can collect the certificate from the respective office.
How to apply for PCC online?
- Visit the website: https://opcr.nepalpolice.gov.np/.
- Get yourself registered, fill in your information, and given captcha.
- After completing filling information, you must log in with the provided temporary password. You can then change your temporary password to a new one.
- Provide accurate, correct details in all five steps: Personal Information, Address, Documents, Self-Declaration, and Confirmation.
- Upload all of your clear and correctly sized images and documents.
- Make sure to use page 3 of the passport when you fill out the stamp for a password.
- In the self-declaration area, you must mention no criminal past you may have.
- Recheck all of your information. Click confirm once you have completed it.
- You can see the status of the application as in progress. The Police headquarters will then verify your documents and other details.
- It may take 3 days (longer if there are any holidays in between) for verification. You can check the application status; if everything is correct, then you will see Completed on the status, but if it is rejected, you can see Rejected with the reason for it.
- After getting the completed status, you can download and print the Certificate.
As per Nepal Police, it will take 3 days to verify and prepare your police clearance certificate, but this time period may lengthen if any holiday or special occasion takes place in between.
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Documents needed to get Police Clearance Certificate
For General Nepalese citizen
- Police clearance certificate application form
- Valid passport and Citizenship Card
- Passport-size colour photos
- Email ID and valid Contact Number
- Birth certificate (as per requirement)
- Marriage Registration Certificate (For Married People)
For Nepali people abroad
- Nepali Passport Pages: Page numbers 2, (Bio Page) 3(Passport Issuing Authority Seal page) and 31(Next of Kin page)
- Citizenship Card
- Passport size colour-photos
- Marriage Registration Certificate
Wrapping Up
A Police Report or Police Clearance Certificate is a crucial document if you are aspiring to move foreign land and develop a future there. If you are a Nepali in Australia, the best option for you will be to apply online as it is free and convenient.
