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How to Apply for Police Clearance Certificate PCC 2026

Apply for PCC online via Passport Seva. For foreign visa, employment. ₹500, 7-15 days.

📁 Documents ⏱️ 20-30 mins 💰 ₹500

About This Guide

PCC certifies no criminal record. Required for foreign visas, employment, immigration. Apply at passportindia.gov.in. Fee ₹500. Issuance 7-15 days. Valid 6 months.

Eligibility Criteria

Indian citizen 18+
Have passport
No active criminal cases
Address proof

Documents Required

Keep these documents ready before starting application. Missing documents = delayed approval.

Passport (original)
Aadhaar
Address proof
Documents from receiving country
Annexure J
2 photos
₹500

Step-by-Step Application Process

Follow these steps in order. Each step is critical - skip none.

passportindia.gov.in. Email + mobile.

Apply for Police Clearance Certificate.

Fill Form

Personal, passport details, purpose (country + reason), 2 references.

Pay ₹500

Online via Net banking/UPI/Card.

Schedule PSK Appointment

Nearest Passport Seva Kendra.

Visit PSK

15 mins early. All documents. 1-2 hours.

Police Verification

Local police visits home in 7-15 days.

PCC Issued

Dispatched in 7 days by Speed Post.

Receive

Valid 6 months.

Key Benefits

Required for foreign visa
Foreign employment
Permanent residency
Adoption from abroad
Higher education abroad

What Happens After Application?

14-22 days from PSK visit. Use within 6 months. May need fresh PCC for multiple countries.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which countries?

Australia, Canada, USA, UK, NZ, UAE, Singapore, Schengen visas.

Traffic challan affects?

No, only criminal cases (murder, fraud, theft) affect PCC.