Police Clearance
Police Clearance Report: When You Need It and How to Apply
Abroad jobs, visas and admissions need police reports. Process, documents and timing explained.
By DigitalNepal · Updated 2026-10-04
Police clearance certifies no criminal record for a period - routinely asked for foreign employment, visas and some admissions. Apply with lead time; verification takes days, not minutes.
Steps
1Confirm the exact requirement
Embassy, employer or college specifies format and validity window. Get it in writing.
2Apply with documents
Citizenship, photos, passport where relevant, and the purpose letter if asked.
3Track the verification
Local verification precedes issuance. Follow up with your reference number if it stalls.
4Check validity windows
Many receivers accept reports only a few months old. Time the application to your submission.
Good to know: Beware 'agents' selling instant police reports - genuine ones follow verification. Fake reports risk bans and cases.
FreshSource: Nepal Police
Last verified: 2026-10-04 · Last updated: 2026-10-04
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FAQ
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Channels keep changing. Check the current police notice for your district before visiting.
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