PCC – General Information

A Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) is a certification from Indian Police declaring that the individual has verified record and has no criminal proceedings lodged against them.

When an applicant applies for PCC, the Indian Police carries out a verification of their antecedents at the Indian Address provided by them.

A PCC can be issued only after the Police authorities in India provide a ‘Clear’ report in response to the application. The High Commission can’t expedite any PCC application.

There are two categories of people who can apply for PCC:

1. Indian Citizens

2. Foreign Nationals - seeking PCC for the period of their stay in India.

NOTE:  

1.  All Originals must be presented for verification.

PCC Application Process - For Indian Citizen

Step 1- Filling up the application.

The application must be filled and submitted online at the link: https://mportal.passportindia.gov.in/gpsp

Please carefully read the details and various provisions while submitting application.

 Step 2 – Prepare and collect documents required for the application. All documents must be self attested by the applicant.

a) Duly signed printout of the Application Form.

b) Valid Indian Passport (Original & Copy)

Original Passport and it's self-attested copy is required for to verify the authenticity of the passport. Once verification is done, the original passport will be returned to the applicant.

c) Proof of Address -

Please enclose any one of the following documents as proof of present address:

• Driving license

• Photo ID issued by the Government

• Utility bills (Gas, Electricity, Water or Telephone Bill displaying applicant’s address / House Lease Agreement).

d) Valid Status in the Kingdom of Eswatini

Applicants are required to enclose copy of – Entry permit. The original document is required to be presented for verification while submission of PCC application.

e) Photograph: Specification of Photograph can be found here

Step 3 : Submit the duly signed printout of the application along with the supporting documents as listed above with applicable fee.

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