A Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) certifies that you have no criminal record, and is commonly required for long-term visas, residency, overseas employment and immigration. For Indian passport holders, PCC is applied through Passport Seva and issued after police verification.
Official website
Passport Seva, Ministry of External Affairs
https://www.passportindia.gov.in
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Register/sign in on the Passport Seva portal (passportindia.gov.in).
Select 'Apply for Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)'.
Fill the application and pay the fee.
Book an appointment at a PSK/POPSK.
Visit for verification; PCC is issued after police verification (where required).
Official fees
The PCC fee is shown on the Passport Seva portal during payment.
Processing time
Depends on whether police verification is required for your case.
How to apply
Online application via Passport Seva · In-person verification at PSK/POPSK
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People applying for long-term visas, residency, immigration or overseas employment are commonly asked to submit a PCC.