Get a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) for going abroad
Indian passport holders need a PCC for emigration, long-term visas, residency or jobs abroad. In India you apply through the Passport Seva portal; abroad, through the Indian embassy or consulate.
Steps
- 1
Log in to the Passport Seva portal and choose 'Apply for Police Clearance Certificate'
- 2
Fill in the form, pay the fee and book a PSK/POPSK appointment
- 3
Visit the PSK with your passport and address proof
- 4
The PCC is issued after police verification (immediately, if the verification report is already clear)
Documents
- Valid passport
- Proof of present address (if different from passport)
Official links
- Passport Seva (Ministry of External Affairs) ↗passportindia.gov.in
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