Get a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
A PCC certifies you have no adverse record — needed for long-term visas, residency, immigration and many overseas jobs. Apply through Passport Seva.
Authority
Passport Seva (MEA) / Police
Mode
Online + Offline
Time
Appointment in days; PCC after verification
Cost
₹500
Steps
- 1
Apply on Passport Seva
Log in at passportindia.gov.in and select 'Police Clearance Certificate'.
- 2
Pay ₹500 & book a slot
Pay the fee online and book an appointment at your Bengaluru PSK.
- 3
Visit the PSK
Carry originals and copies for document verification and biometrics.
- 4
Police verification
Local police verify your address; the PCC is then issued/dispatched.
💡 Good to know
- Apply through Passport Seva (not the local station) when the PCC is for foreign immigration use.