Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) for Indian Nationals
Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) for Indian Nationals
Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) is issued to Indian Passport holders in case they have applied for Residential Status, Employment or Long-term visa or for immigration. PCC cannot be issued for persons going abroad on Tourist Visa.
Step 1) Complete the Online Government Application (Click Here) (https://mportal.passportindia.gov.in/mission/)
Important Notice : Please create a new user account on the Passport Seva Portal before filling out any application (using a new email address)
Once the Application is Submitted - Note down the ARN (Application Reference Number) and take a Print out of the Application
Step 2) Prepare Supporting Documents (Link for Checklist) https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/india/united-states-of-america/police-clearance-certificate/
Prepare all required supporting documents by referring to the checklist available at the link Above.
Step 3) Submit the Documents & Fees to VFS Global
Option 1: Book an appointment and visit the VFS Centre to submit your documents & Fees
To book an appointment with VFS (Click here) https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/eoi/logi
VFS Global 1025 Vermont Ave, N.W. Suite 302 Washington, DC 20005
Option 2: Pay Online & Submit the documents to VFS via Courier
Existing users: VFS – Sign In (Click here) (https://row4.vfsglobal.com/IHCUSPostalAppointment)
New users: VFS – Create Account (Click here)
https://row4.vfsglobal.com/IHCUSPostalAppointment/Account/RegisterUser
Courier documents to VFS Global 1025 Vermont Ave, N.W. Suite 302 Washington, DC 20005
FAQs on Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
How do I apply for a PCC (Police Clearance Certificate)?
Stage 1 – Submission
The applicant submits the required documents (either in person or by mail) to VFS Global.
Stage 2 – VFS Review
VFS Global reviews the documents. If the application is complete, VFS forwards the file to the Embassy.
(Note: If any documents are missing, VFS Global will notify the applicant by email. The applicant must submit the requested documents within 21 business days. Failure to do so will result in rejection of the application.)
Stage 3 – Consulate Processing
The Embassy verifies the application, processes it, and returns it to VFS Global.
Stage 4 – Closure
VFS Global closes the application and dispatches the processed documents to the applicant.
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