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==Procedure==
'''PROCESS FOR CITIZENS & NON CITIZENS OF SRI LANKA– FOR BOTH WHO LIVE IN SRI LANKA AND OVERSEAS:''' 
:'''I. Apply in Sri Lanka''' 
::'''a. Apply In-Person''' 

:#Applicant shall apply at the main police headquarters in Colombo.
:#Link for contact: [http://www.npc.gov.lk/locations/general-contacts/ contacts link]
:#Go to the respective office.
:#Don’t forget to take the required copy of documents along with originals to the office.
:#Please talk to the authority for your requirement. As per authorities advice one has to submit the application along with documents.
:#Applicant should pay for the certificate as advised.
:#This application will be processed by respective department.
:#The certificate can be collected from the office where applicant applied in person upon notification or issued as per norms.
 
::'''b. Apply online (in Sri Lanka as well as overseas)''' - [https://www.wikiprocedure.com/index.php?title=Sri_Lanka_-_Online_Police_Clearance_Certificate Sri Lanka Obtain police clearance certificate Online with Images] 

:#You can apply online through the portal : [https://eservices.police.lk/ClearanceCertificate/home.action online link]
:#The page has information for applicant to process and other requirements. Please hit “Proceed” to reach new page.
:#Here, under “Please select an authentication provider” select the right option(gmail. linkedin etc) to login.
:#Once you choose the option of your choice, user will be prompted to complete the respective login procedure to reach the online application page.
:#Applicant will have to complete the prompts for personal details, nationality, other details like passport etc and finally hit verify to reach next page.
:#In the given page please follow as per screen prompt as applicable, user shall upload documents followed by payment for the process.
:#Please keep the acknowledgement safe for future reference.
:#This application will be processed by respective department.
:#The certificate will be sent as per norms for the respective applicant type or requirement.
 
:'''II. Applying procedure - overseas''' 
::'''a. Apply at Sri Lankan embassy or consulate''' 

:#Applicant can apply at their nearest embassy or consulate.
:#Link to locate the embassy or consulate: [https://www.mfa.gov.lk/missions/ link]
:#Call the office and fix appointment also find out the details for this procedure.
:#On the scheduled date, go to the office with all the document in original and in copy.
:#Please follow as per officer guidelines to process your application.
:#A consular fee must be paid. The consular fee varies by the consulates.
:#This application will be processed by the respective department. The completed certificates are forwarded to the concern.
:#Applicant shall collect the certificate with the respective office upon notification.
::Note: Applicants who are living out of the country should complete the application themselves and the application bearing their signature can be handed over through a relative nominated, at Olcott Mawatha, Colombo - 11.
 
::'''b. Through mail(post)''' 

:#Applicant shall send their request along with documents and proof of payment by registered mail (post).
::;Address for mail:
::Inspector General of Police, 
::Police Headquarters, Colombo - 1, Sri Lanka. 
::This application will be processed by respective department. 
::The certificate will be sent by mail to the address you specify. 

==Required Documents==
'''Country specific''' 
*Application form. Link: [http://gic.gov.lk/gic/pdf/clearance_application.pdf link]
*Valid identity document (identity card, passport, driving license)
*Address card (official certificate on personal identifier and address of domicile)
*Your NIC (National Identification Card) and two copies
*A self-addressed envelope with stamps to the return value (if you apply by mail)
*Applicable fees

'''Foreign national''' 
*A copy of your passport while living in Sri Lanka.
*a copy of your permit of stay in Sri Lanka, passport number and place of issue as well.

'''In general''' 
*Valid passport (attested copy as per requirement)
*Valid citizen proof (respective ID’s issued by respective nation)
*Passport size photographs
*Birth certificate (as per requirement)
*Proofs of legal stay (copy of passport held during the said period with respective stamp and seal)
*Email ID (useful to communicate issues with respect to your application).
*Valid contact number (applicant can be communicated)

==Office Locations & Contacts==
'''National Police Commission,''' 
(BMICH) Premises, Block 09, Colombo 07, Sri Lanka. 
Ph: (+94) 11 510 7722 
Fax: (+94) 11 268 3307 
Email: info@npc.gov.lk 

Contacts: [https://www.police.lk/index.php/component/content/article/83/1678-police-stations-telephone-directory link1] & [http://www.npc.gov.lk/locations/general-contacts/ link2]

==Eligibility==

*Applicant with valid passport and a valid address proof.
*Age: 16 years and above. In case of minors, the application must be submitted by the parent exercising parental authority, if the minor has not turned 16 years.
*The current address of the applicant must be same as in the passport and other supporting documents.
*Applicants who are in need of residential status, employment or long term visa or for immigration to a foreign nation.

==Fees==

*Fees 1500 Sri Lankan Rupees for online application and can be paid using VISA/Master/American Express/Ecash.
*Authorities can provide updated information on fees.
*You should neither make payments through cheques nor credit money to the bank account of Inspector General of Police.
*Account of Inspector General of Police bearing No. 7041413, Taprobane Branch, Bank of Ceylon.
*The relevant bank slip should be forwarded along with the application.
*Fee varies for case to case. Updated fee requirement will be provided by respective authorities while applying.

==Validity==
*The Certificate is valid for 6 months from the issuance Or as mentioned on the certificate.
*Validity norms vary from country to country.

==Documents to Use==
[http://www.police.lk/images/formsdownload/clearance_application.pdf Application Form]

==Sample Documents==

Use this link to view sample of DOP APPC [https://www.slcgmel.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/clearance_application.pdf DOP ACC]

==Processing Time==

*14 working days.
*Processing time varies with respect to the country from where applied.

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==Instructions==

Local Requests 
*You should apply in person to the main Police Headquarters in Colombo - 01.
*On the application form, in the section concerning the coverage of the period of the police clearance, *You should request other and specify since the age of 18. For more information, consult the following Web sites or contact the police: www.police.lk/divisions/information.html (general information) www.police.lk/downloadable/clearance_application.doc (for downloadable application forms)

Non-Resident Requests
*Nationals of Sri Lanka who reside in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu are to obtain a police certificate for the time they resided in Sri Lanka by contacting Consulate of Sri Lanka.
*All other applicants should contact the nearest Sri Lankan embassy or consulate.

==Required Information==
*Applicants Name in full
*NIC Number
*Reference High Commission/Embassy
*Passport Number
*Nationality
*Date of Birth
*Sex
*Occupation
*Purpose
*Marital Status
*Present address in Sri Lanka
*Present address (Overseas)

==Need for the Document==

*Police Clearance Certificate is an important document which serves as a proof that the person has no criminal record or previously involved in criminal, breach of trust cases or violation of law both in his home country and during his residence.

==Information which might help==

'''To Avoid Delay Please Pay Attention to the Following:''' 
*The name of the applicant as appearing in the NIC should be correctly printed in the application.
*The NIC number and the Date of Birth should be correctly indicated.
*Clear photo copies of the NIC should be certified & submitted.
*All places applicant lived should be specified accurate with the correct address.
*It is important to provide contact details such as local telephone numbers & email addresses, so that the clearance unit would be in a position to clarify information if necessary.
*No photo copies, scanned copies or fax copies of applications are accepted.
*Applicant should sign the application clearly.
*No alternations would be possible after handing over application.
*No second application could be made whilst one is under process.

==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==

*May be reuired to produce this document when you are applying for job in your country or in a foreign nation and also when you need immigration services and school application.

==External Links==
[http://www.police.lk/ Sri Lanka Police]

[http://www.mea.gov.lk/ Ministry of External Affairs-Sri Lanka]

[http://www.gov.lk/ Government of Sri Lanka]

==Others==
[http://www.mea.gov.lk/index.php/en/consular-services/obtaining-police-clearance-certificates Obtaining Police Clearance Certificates from Foreign Countries]

Eligibility: Sri Lankan Nationals

Method of submitting application: By submitting a request letter
Places where application form could be obtained:
:Consular Division,
:3rd Floor, BOI Building,
:Sir Baron Jayathilake Mawatha,
:Colombo 01.

Time to submit application: 0830 Hrs 1615 Hrs

Fees paying to obtain this service: Varies on the country requested.

Period taken to provide the Service (Ordinary Service and Priority Service): Three (03) to Five (05) weeks approximately

Necessary Supporting documents:
*Proof of identity of the applicant/ complainant
*Finger print obtained from Police Headquarters or area Police station
*Data page of the Passport
*Visa page
*Four Photographs

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