PCC Attestation in India From Embassies
PCC Attestation or Embassy Attestation for PCC is required for visa application to non Hague countries. For countries that have not joined Hague Apostille convention, legalization of documents involve obtaining an embassy attestation after MEA Attestation
PCC Attestation in India from foreign embassies is mandatory for people travelling abroad. Usually it is required for non Hague countries. An embassy attestation is obtained from the embassy of the travelling country located in India. For example a person travelling to UAE needs to get an attestation from UAE Embassy in India to submit before submitting it for UAE visa process. This embassy attestation for PCC is not a single step process. There are multiple verification and attestation processes before submitting it to respective embassy. We will explore the entire process of getting a PCC attestation in India from embassies of foreign countries for visa purposes.
Secure Apostille Services provides PCC Attestation from Embassy of following countries for Visa purposes
| Country Name | Office Where PCC is Attested | PCC Attestation Contact Number | Time Required for Attestation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kuwait Embassy in India | |||
Malaysia Embassy in India | |||
Qatar Embassy/Consulate in India | |||
Thailand Embassy in India | |||
Taiwan Embassy India | |||
UAE Embassy in India, MOFA | |||
PCC Attestation for Vietnam | Vietnam Embassy in India |
4 Simple steps to get MEA Attestation on your Documents
- Register on Attestation Portal
- Collect all Documents you want to Apostille
- Submit the Original / Photocopies of documents
- Receive Documents with Attestation Directly to your home
Reasons To Obtain PCC Attestation In India
Here are some reasons for getting police clearance attestation:
- Study Visa: If you wish to move abroad for studies then it is vital to have a study visa. You can secure a study visa once you have gotten a police clearance certificate from the local authorities.
- Work Visa: You cannot secure a work visa to move abroad for a job or other businesses if you haven’t received a PCC certificate attestation.
There are 2 ways to get a PCC.
- Through Police Department ( Under the State government )
- Through Passport office ( Under Central Government )
Both Kinds of PCC are valid. PCC issued by the passport office is more preferred since it comes under a letter head of Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India.
Steps To Obtain PCC Attestation In India
The PCC certificate attestation process includes the following 5 steps:
- Local Verification
- Notary Attestation
- State/SDM Attestation
- MEA Attestation
- Embassy Attestation
- Local Verification: The authority that issues your documents examines and verifies them. In this instance, the local police stations or Passport Offices verify the PCC (Police Clearance Certificate).
- Notary Attestation: Once local verification is done, documents go to Notary Public Offices or Collectors’ offices. Officials at Notary Public Offices review and analyze the documents. If everything seems to be in place, the officials place a Notary Stamp on the documents.
- State/SDM Attestation: After Notary Attestation, documents are prepared for State Attestation or SDM (Sub-Divisional Magistrate) Attestation. Depending on your preference, you can choose either State or SDM attestation.
- State Attestation: State authorities check and verify the documents and secretariats of districts conduct an in-depth review. State Attestation requires involvement of multiple government authorities, making it a lengthy and costly process (takes at least 30 working days)
- SDM Attestation: You can apply for SDM Attestation for a quicker and cost-effective attestation, especially if you need Embassy Attestation. This takes about 3-4 days for the completion of the entire process.
- MEA Attestation: The central government authority, MEA (Ministry of External Affairs) India, verifies the document’s authenticity. After successful checking, MEA places a stamp or signature on the back of the Police Clearance Certificate, preparing it for further attestation.
- Embassy Attestation: Here, the PCC is submitted to the embassy of destination country located in India. For example, if you want to get PCC attestation for Qatar visa, it is submitted to Qatar embassy or consulate located in India. The embassy provides a seal on the PCC. Now it is valid for Qatar.
It’s always best to talk to your Apostille helpline, they will help you decide which process will be the best for you.
FAQ
What is the meaning of PCC attestation?
PCC meaning Police clearance certificate. The verification process of PCC is called PCC attestation . If you are travelling to non Hague countries your PCC should be Attested by the embassy of that country located in India.
How do I attest my police clearance?
Attestation process depends on the travelling country. If you are travelling to hague countries you can get PCC attestation from MEA india. If you are travelling to non hague countries the attestation will be done by the MEA as well as travelling country Embassy. For example if you are travelling to Spain ( Hague country ) Apostille by MEA is enough. If you are travelling to UAE ( Non hague country ) Along with MEA Attestation you need UAE embassy attestation as well.
What is PCC stamping?
PCC stamping is a process of issueing PCC either from Passport of or from Police department. If you issue PCC from Passport office it will be uinder the governament of India. if you issue PCC from police it will be from the state government. Its always preffered to get PCC stamping from Passport office
How many days does PCC take?
it depends on whether you choose the Normal process or Tatkal process. Under Normal process it takes 14 days. Under tatakal process it will take 3 working days.
Why US?
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Apply through the official website of Secure Apostille Services to get UAE Embassy Attestation for PCC. Following are the steps to legalize PCC for UAE from India:
- Notarization
- SDM Attestation
- MEA Attestation
- UAE Embassy Attestation
- MOFA Attestation
To get Qatar Embassy Attestation for PCC visit SAS office or official website. Fill the attestation application form. SAS follows below steps to get Qatar embassy attestation for PCC:
- Notary Attestation
- SDM Attestation
- MEA Attestation
- Qatar Embassy Attestation
To get Kuwait Embassy Attestation for PCC, you need to apply through SAS official website. Submit your original PCC to SAS and we will send it back with Kuwait Embassy Attestation. Steps to get Kuwait Embassy Attestation for PCC are:
- Notary Attestation
- SDM Attestation
- MEA Attestation
- Kuwait Embassy Attestation
Once you obtained your PCC from police or passport office, SAS will collect it from your home. Then, SAS process the PCC by following below steps:
- Notarization
- SDM Attestation
- MEA Attestation
- Malaysian Embassy Attestation
To get an attestation for PCC from Thailand Embassy, you need to apply by visiting the website or office of SAS. We do the entire verification and attestation process required for your PCC to submit in Thailand. Below are the steps to get Thailand Embassy Attestation for PCC:
- Notarization
- SDM Attestation
- MEA Attestation
- Thailand Embassy Attestation
To get Taiwan Embassy Attestation for PCC, SAS follows below steps:
- Notary Attestation
- SDM Attestation
- MEA Attestation
- Taiwan Embassy Attestation