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Police Character Certificate in Sindh: Apply Online on Sindh Police PRVS

Travel · Checked October 9, 2026 against the official source

Sindh Police issues police character / record verification certificates through its online Police Record Verification System (PRVS). It is used by people who need a police certificate for a visa, immigration or a job, including employment abroad.

Where to applyOnline through the Sindh Police Police Record Verification System (PRVS), run by the IT Directorate, Central Police Office, Sindh; also linked from the Karachi Police public services page.

Step by step

  1. Open the Sindh Police Police Record Verification System at prvs.sindhpolice.gov.pk and choose Submit New Application.
  2. Select your nationality type (Pakistani with CNIC, foreigner with passport, or Afghan), then the purpose: Visa Purpose, Immigration, Employment, General Verification, Residence Verification or Arms License Verification.
  3. Select the country for which the certificate is required and enter your CNIC number, then complete the rest of the online form.
  4. Note the Case ID shown after submission.
  5. Track your application on the PRVS home page using your CNIC number and Case ID.
  6. To renew, use the Renew an existing certificate option: your previous case must be completed or the certificate issued, and it must be at least 6 months old. You need the previous tracking ID and the same CNIC/passport.

Documents you need

  • CNIC (Pakistani applicants) or passport (foreign applicants)
  • Details of the country for which the certificate is required and the purpose of the certificate
  • For renewal: previous tracking ID and the same CNIC/passport used in the earlier application
Apply on the official portal Official information

Frequently asked questions

Which purposes can I choose on PRVS?

The online form lets you select Visa Purpose, Immigration, Employment, General Verification, Residence Verification or Arms License Verification. If you need the certificate for a work visa or a job abroad, choose the purpose that matches what the embassy or employer asked for, and select that destination country.

How do I check my Sindh police certificate status?

On the PRVS home page, enter your CNIC number and the Case ID you got when you applied, then press Track Application. Keep the Case ID safe, because you also need it later if you want to renew.

When can I renew my Sindh police certificate?

PRVS allows renewal only after the previous case is completed or the certificate has been issued, and the earlier application must be at least 6 months old. You will need the previous tracking ID and the same CNIC or passport you used before.

Can foreigners living in Sindh apply?

Yes. The PRVS form has separate options for Pakistani citizens with a CNIC, foreigners applying with a passport, and Afghan nationals.

Fees and procedures change. This guide summarises the official information; confirm on the official page before you pay or apply. Never pay agents who claim to "speed up" official attestation.

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