POLICE CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE APOSTILLE FROM MEA
A Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) Apostille from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is a certification that makes a police clearance document legally valid for use in a foreign country that is part of the Hague Apostille Convention. This type of attestation confirms that the document is genuine and meets international legal standards, allowing the holder to present it abroad for purposes such as employment, immigration, or long-term stays.
Process of Obtaining PCC Apostille from MEA:
- Issuance of PCC: Obtain the Police Clearance Certificate from the relevant police authorities or regional passport office in your country. Ensure that the certificate is up to date and accurately reflects your background.
- Attestation by State or Regional Authorities: In some cases, the PCC may need to be attested by the state-level authorities or the respective Home Department where it was issued.
- Submission to MEA: After the state-level attestation (if required), the document must be submitted to the MEA for the Apostille process. The MEA verifies and affixes an Apostille stamp to the PCC, certifying its authenticity.
- Apostille Stamp: The MEA attaches an Apostille, which is a square-shaped, computer-generated sticker containing a unique identification number that allows the recipient country to verify the document’s legitimacy online.
Importance of Apostille for PCC:
- Employment Abroad: An Apostilled PCC is often required when applying for jobs or work visas in countries that are members of the Hague Convention.
- Residency and Immigration: If you are planning to relocate or stay long-term in a foreign country, authorities typically request an Apostilled PCC as proof of a clear criminal background.
- Legal and Official Purposes: The Apostille confirms that the PCC is recognized internationally, making it valid for use in legal and official matters overseas.
Tips for PCC Apostille:
- Hire a Professional Service: Apostille procedures can vary by region and may involve intricate paperwork. Using an agency can make the process easier and faster.
- Check Requirements: Verify the specific requirements of the country you are submitting the PCC to, as each country may have unique regulations.
- Plan in Advance: Apostille procedures can take time, so begin the process well ahead of when you need the document.
Obtaining a Police Clearance Certificate Apostille from MEA ensures that your document is legally accepted in countries that are part of the Hague Apostille Convention, streamlining international processes for employment, residency, and other legal matters.
PCC issued by many ways.
- PCC issued from local Police Station
- PCC issued from Passport office apply through online link :- https://www.passportindia.gov.in/AppOnlineProject/online/pccOnlineApp
- PCC issued from Indian Embassy from any other country.
1. Local Police Station issued PCC/Police Clearance Certificate Apostille process:-
First of all have to get Authenticate on your PCC/Police Clearance Certificate from respective State Home Department by yourself. After that we will Apostille PCC/Police Clearance Certificate from Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi.
Documents required of Apostille process.
- Original Attested PCC/Police Clearance Certificate.
- Clear Photocopy of Passport (1st and last page).
TIME Required: Two or three working days.
2. India passport office issued Police Clearance Certificate Apostille process.
Passport office issued PCC/ Police Clearance Certificate could be Apostille from Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi only.
Documents required of PCC Apostille process.
- Original passport office issued Police Clearance Certificate.
- Photocopy of Passport (1st and last page).
TIME Required: Three (2) working days. (It may take some more time for transition and some unavoidable circumstances)
3. PCC issued from Indian Embassy Apostille process
Indian Embassy issued PCC/ Police Clearance Certificate could be Apostille from Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi only.
Documents required of Indian Embassy issued PCC Apostille process.
- Original Indian Embassy issued Police Clearance Certificate.
- Photocopy of Passport (1st and last page).
TIME Required: Three (2) working days.
Police Clearance Certificate Apostille All State
- Andhra Pradesh
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Assam
- Aurangabad
- Bangalore
- Baroda
- Bengaluru
- Bhopal
- Bhubaneswar
- Bihar
- Chandigarh
- Chhattisgarh
- Chennai
- Cochin
- Coimbatore
- Dadarandnagarhaveli
- Damananddiu Daman
- Dehradun
- Delhi
- Dispur
- Gandhinagar
- Gangtok
- GOA
- Gujarat
- Gulbarga
- Meghalaya
- Mizoram
- Mumbai
- Mysore
- Nagaland
- Nagpur
- Nasik
- Odisha
- Panaji
- Surat
- Tamil Nadu
- Telangana
- Thiruvananthapuram
- Tripura
- Trissur
- Udaipur
- Uttarakhand
- Vadodara
- Gurgaon
- Gwalior
- Haryana
- Himachal Pradesh
- Hyderabad
- Imphal
- India
- Indore
- Itanagar
- Jaipur
- Jalandhar
- Jammu Kashmir
- Jamshedpur
- Jharkhand
- Kanpur
- Karnataka
- Kerala
- Kolkata
- Lakshadweep
- Lucknow
- Ludhiana
- Madhya Pradesh
- Madurai
- Maharashtra
- Mangalore
- Manipur
- Patiala
- Patna
- Pondicherry
- Puducherry
- Pune
- Punjab
- Raipur
- Rajasthan
- Ranchi
- Shillong
- Shimla
- Sikkim
- Silvassa
- Srinagar
- Uttar Pradesh
- Uttarakhand
- Vishakhapatnam
- West Bengal
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