police clearance certificate Apostille | PCC Apostille
PCC apostille is done by the Central Government office of the Ministry of External Affairs.
It is a process required for individuals traveling to countries that are part of the Hague Convention, and it is required for visa applications.
👮♂The full form of PCC is a police clearance certificate.
🔑 There are three ways to get a PCC apostille.
- From the police station🚨👮♂
- Passport offices where your passport was issued📘🏢
- FFRO offices🌍🛂 (here only foreign nationals can apply who are staying in India or resided earlier in India)
📋 To get a police station PCC :
A person can obtain it from the police commissioner office (offline process) or passport office (online process) 💻.
⚠ But to travel out of India, only PCC is not enough 🚫 — it must be apostilled by the Ministry of External Affairs 🏛.
🔗 Need Help?
→ Step-by-Step Guide for PCC Apostille | Check Country-Specific Requirements
🔍 How to get PCC Apostille?
🌍 The apostille for the PCC process is determined by where and from which state the certificate was issued.
🛂 There are two ways to apostille a PCC.
First one is
- 📘 Passport office issued PCC process
- → Notary📜 + SDM 🏛 + Apostille✅
The other one is
- 🚨 The police station issued a PCC.
- →Notary 📜 + State authentication🏢 + Apostille✅
🌟 Several benefits of PCC Apostille
- ✅ It is helpful for the immigration procedure while getting a visa 🛂🌍
- 🎓 Beneficial for the application process for student visas📘
- ⏳ Helpful for long-term visa travel ✈🗓
- 💼 Helpful while you are traveling for work🧳🔧
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Supporting Documents Required Along with PCC (Police Clearance Certificate)
You may receive 2 PCCs from the Passport Office, but we require only 1 PCC for Apostille.
When you apply for PCC Apostille, the following documents must be submitted along with the PCC:
- Passport (front and back copy, self-attested)
- Visa copy (if available)
- Two passport-size photographs
🕒 What is the PCC apostille's validity?
✅It is valid for six months in the majority of countries.
🏛 You can check with the immigration department if you have an apostille that is older than six months.
⏳How long does it take to receive a PCC apostille?
⚠If you conduct the process alone, it may take 10 to 15 working days. However, if you work with us, we can complete the task in 5 working days.
🚀 How to Begin the Process of Apostille PCC?
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How much does it cost to get a PCC Apostille?
The total for getting a PCC Apostille depends upon how many levels it goes through. Does it get authenticated directly from the MEA or from state levels too? It also depends on the extra services the customer avail of.
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For which countries an apostille certificate is necessary?
An apostille certificate is mandatory to get the visas for the countries that come under the Hague Convention. It is a treaty currently signed by 117 for document verification.
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How can ND Universal help me get a Police Clearance Certificate Apostille faster?
PCC Apostille is a time-consuming and sensitive process. Mistakes occupy no room in the process and thus you should trust us as we are the leading and one of the topmost trusted service providers. Hiring us will save your time and your certificate will get its apostille faster with the streamlined and safe process we follow.