PCC Apostille in Andhra Pradesh
PCC apostille in Andhra Pradesh for a job, study or residence visa abroad. Courier the police clearance certificate you already hold from Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Tirupati or any district; we get the MEA apostille in Delhi and send it back by Blue Dart.
PCC apostille in Andhra Pradesh: quick answer
PCC apostille in Andhra Pradesh means getting the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) apostille sticker on a Police Clearance Certificate held by an Andhra Pradesh resident, so that a Hague Convention country accepts it without an embassy stamp. The apostille is done only in Delhi, but you do not need to travel: the PCC can be couriered from anywhere in the state.
A PCC issued through Passport Seva, by the Regional Passport Office in Visakhapatnam or Vijayawada, goes straight to the MEA and is usually ready in 2–3 working days for Rs 1,000–1,500 all-inclusive. A certificate from your local police station or SP office first needs a notary and SDM attestation in Delhi, which we arrange, for a fixed Rs 1,500.
Which PCC do you hold? Issuing offices for Andhra Pradesh residents
The office that signed your PCC decides the route. For people living in Andhra Pradesh these are the usual issuing offices:
| Passport office PCC | Regional Passport Office Visakhapatnam (north coastal districts) and Regional Passport Office Vijayawada (central and southern districts) |
|---|---|
| Passport Seva Kendras / POPSKs | Passport Seva Kendras in Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada and Tirupati, Post Office Passport Seva Kendras across the districts |
| Police station / district police certificate | Your local police station or district SP office – a signed and sealed police clearance or character certificate |
| Living abroad | Andhra Pradesh residents working in the Gulf, the USA or elsewhere get a PCC from the Indian Embassy or Consulate there; it also goes straight to the MEA. |
What matters for a PCC from Andhra Pradesh
- Most applicants from Andhra Pradesh hold a Passport Seva PCC. Check that the issuing office printed on it is RPO Visakhapatnam or RPO Vijayawada and that it carries the officer’s signature and seal.
- A certificate from a police station in a district such as Guntur, Krishna, Nellore or Kurnool is often typed partly in Telugu. Many countries then ask for an English translation after the apostille, which we can arrange.
- Names are often written with the surname or village initial first in Andhra Pradesh. Make sure the name order and spelling on the PCC match your passport before you courier it.
- Many destination countries accept a PCC only if it was issued in the last three to six months. Check the date on your Andhra Pradesh PCC against your visa checklist before you send it.
- Nurses, engineers and IT professionals from the state often need the PCC together with a degree apostille. We can process both in one courier.
PCC apostille process for Andhra Pradesh: three routes
The route to an MEA apostille depends on who signed your PCC, not on where in Andhra Pradesh you live. There are three possibilities.
Passport office PCC
Issued through Passport Seva by RPO Visakhapatnam or RPO Vijayawada. It goes straight to the MEA apostille, with no state step. Usually 2–3 working days after it reaches us.
Police station PCC
Signed by your local police station or district SP office. We get it notarised and attested by the SDM in Delhi, then apostilled by the MEA. Usually 5–7 working days.
Indian Embassy PCC
For residents of Andhra Pradesh now living abroad, the PCC issued by an Indian Embassy or Consulate goes straight to the MEA apostille. Usually 2–4 working days.
From Andhra Pradesh to Delhi and back
- 1Check on WhatsAppSend a photo of your PCC and the country it is for. We confirm the route and the total in writing.
- 2Courier the originalPost the original PCC with a passport copy from Andhra Pradesh by tracked courier. Delhi residents can drop it at our office.
- 3MEA apostilleWe submit it through the MEA’s authorised outsourced centre; the apostille sticker is fixed on the back.
- 4Blue Dart returnThe apostilled PCC comes back to your address in Andhra Pradesh by Blue Dart or another secure courier.
Time from Andhra Pradesh
A tracked courier from Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada or Tirupati to our Delhi office usually takes two to four days. Once your PCC reaches us, the apostille itself takes the working days shown below, and the return courier takes about the same time again.
- Passport Seva PCC: 2–3 working days in Delhi
- Police station PCC: about 5–7 working days
- Add courier days both ways
Video: the three kinds of PCC and their apostille route
Police station, passport office or embassy PCC: which one you hold, and what happens next.
Does your country need a PCC apostille or PCC attestation?
The country that will read your PCC decides which stamp it needs.
MEA apostille
Hague Convention countries, one sticker
MEA attestation + embassy
Countries outside the Convention
For the UAE a PCC now needs MEA attestation and online UAE Embassy legalisation only. See MEA attestation.
PCC apostille sample: front and back
A real police clearance certificate apostilled through INFINITYGRO, with personal details hidden. The front is the PCC itself; the MEA apostille sticker is fixed on the back.
Check these points on your PCC
- The square MEA apostille sticker on the back
- A unique apostille number and date for online verification
- For a police station PCC: notary and SDM stamps before the apostille
- Your name and passport number matching your passport
PCC apostille charges for Andhra Pradesh
| Passport Seva / passport office PCC | Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500, all-inclusive · 2–3 working days |
|---|---|
| Police station or SP office PCC | Rs 1,500 fixed, including notary and SDM · about 5–7 working days |
| Indian Embassy PCC (living abroad) | Quoted on WhatsApp · 2–4 working days |
| Included | MEA fee (Rs 50) with the bank draft, checking, submission and updates |
| Courier | Extra, both ways |
For the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait or Egypt the embassy fee is extra; it is listed on each country’s fee page.
Documents to send and mistakes to avoid
Send us
- The original PCC, not a photocopy or a scan
- A clear copy of your passport, first and last page
- The country name and, if you have it, the employer’s or embassy’s checklist
- Your return address and phone number in Andhra Pradesh
Avoid
- Laminating the PCC: the sticker is fixed on the back
- An old PCC: many countries accept only a recent one
- A name or passport number that differs from your passport
- Apostilling a PCC for the UAE, Qatar or Kuwait: they need attestation
FAQs: PCC apostille in Andhra Pradesh
Can I get a PCC apostille in Andhra Pradesh without going to Delhi?
Yes. Courier the original PCC with a passport copy to our Delhi office from any district of Andhra Pradesh. We complete the MEA apostille and send it back by Blue Dart or another secure courier, so you never need to travel.
What is the PCC apostille charge for Andhra Pradesh residents?
For a Passport Seva PCC the total is Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500, including the Rs 50 MEA fee, bank draft and our service. A PCC from a local police station or SP office is a fixed Rs 1,500 because it also needs notary and SDM attestation. Courier is extra.
How long does PCC apostille take for a PCC from Visakhapatnam or Vijayawada?
A PCC issued by RPO Visakhapatnam or RPO Vijayawada usually takes 2 to 3 working days at the MEA once it reaches us. Add two to four days of courier each way from Andhra Pradesh.
My PCC is from a police station in Guntur. Can it be apostilled?
Yes. A police station or SP office PCC is first notarised and attested by the SDM in Delhi, which we arrange, and then apostilled by the MEA. It takes about 5 to 7 working days and costs a fixed Rs 1,500.
Do you apply for the PCC in Andhra Pradesh?
No. We only apostille or attest a PCC you already hold. The PCC itself is issued through Passport Seva by the passport office, or by your local police; we do not apply for it or speed it up.
My police certificate is partly in Telugu. Will the embassy accept it?
The MEA apostilles it as it is. Many countries then want an English or local-language translation of the PCC, which INFINITYGRO can provide after the apostille.
I am going to the UAE from Andhra Pradesh. Do I need an apostille?
No. The UAE does not accept an apostille. A PCC for the UAE needs MEA attestation followed by online UAE Embassy legalisation; UAE MOFA attestation is no longer required for a PCC.
Can my family in Andhra Pradesh send my PCC while I am abroad?
Yes. A family member can courier the original PCC and a copy of your passport to us. We send the apostilled PCC back to them in India or directly to you abroad.
Get your Andhra Pradesh PCC apostilled
WhatsApp a photo of your PCC and the country name. We confirm the route, time and total in writing before you send anything.
Office: C – 5 A/2 New Ashok Nagar, Delhi – 110096 · Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
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Disclaimer: INFINITYGRO is a private document facilitation service, not a government office. We do not issue PCCs or police verification. Apostilles are issued only by the Ministry of External Affairs; rules and fees can change, so check your destination country’s requirements.
Last reviewed: October 2026