Police Clearance Certificate Attestation & Apostille
A Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) confirms you have no pending criminal record in India, and most immigration and residency authorities abroad require it apostilled (Hague countries) or attested (UAE and other Gulf countries) before accepting it as valid.
Contact UsWhat is Police Clearance Certificate Attestation & Apostille?
PCC Apostille
PCC Apostille authenticates your Police Clearance for Hague countries.
PCC Attestation
PCC Attestation legalizes it for non-Hague countries.
Why is Police Clearance Apostille/Attestation Required?
Work Visa Application
Applying for a work visa to pursue employment opportunities abroad
Immigration and PR Process
Supporting immigration and permanent residency applications
Long-Term Stay Permits
Obtaining permits for extended stays in a foreign country
Resident Visa Requirements
Fulfilling requirements for obtaining a resident visa overseas
Process for PCC Apostille in India
1
Notary Attestation
2
State Police Verification
3
MEA Apostille
Time Frame: 2-3 working days (depending on state and process)
Process for PCC Attestation in India
1
Notary Attestation
2
State Home Department
3
MEA Attestation
4
Embassy Attestation
Time Frame: 2-3 working days (depending on country and embassy)
Documents Required for Police Clearance Apostille/Attestation
Educational Documents
Degree, Diploma, SSC, HSC
Personal Documents
Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, Police Clearance
Commercial Documents
Company Registration, Export Licenses, Power of Attorney
Countries That Commonly Require PCC Apostille
USA
South Korea
Japan
Poland
UK
Switzerland
Oman
Italy
Germany
Spain
Netherlands
Australia
New Zealand
France
Portugal
Austria
Countries That Commonly Require PCC Attestation
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Thailand
Malaysia
Taiwan
Vietnam
Ethiopia
Saudi Arabia
Qatar
Kuwait
China
Egypt
Frequently Asked Questions