The Sri Lanka Police Department has announced a temporary suspension of its online police clearance certificate service, temporarily disrupting automated processing for applicants nationwide.

Key Highlights
- Online police clearance certificate portal is temporarily offline for maintenance and system upgrades.
- Service interruption impacts individuals seeking background verification for visas, foreign employment, and official documentation.
- Technical teams are working to restore normal operations as swiftly as possible.
The online clearance certificate portal serves as a vital tool for citizens requiring quick background checks, particularly for overseas travel, employment opportunities, and academic admissions. Authorities indicated that the temporary downtime is necessary to carry out essential technical updates aimed at improving system security and processing efficiency.
Members of the public are advised to monitor official communications from the Sri Lanka Police Department for updates regarding the complete restoration of the online service.

