Hey guys,
I got my PCC today after waiting in a queue for close to 1.5 hours. However, the experience wasn't bad, and the process is pretty straight-forward. I am sure there are other posts here with people explaining their experiences, but here is how it went for me today.
If you have recently applied for a passport, you'll find the process pretty similar.
I booked the appointment online using the Ministry of External Affairs'/Passport India website (passportindia.gov.in) a day before, and paid the application fees online (it is 500.00 INR). You can choose to pay offline, at SBI counters (you'll find more details on this when scheduling the appointment).
Arrive at the PSK at least 10 minutes before the reporting time, and the security guard will let you in right away pointing you to a queue you have to stand in. You will be issued a token with a number on it. The number for PCC applicants usually begins with a 'P'. Mine was 'P19' today. Waiting in the queue is the painful part as I found the queues to be crowded and quite slow (But that is how it is!). At the token counter, you'll be asked to provide your documents and the original passport - if the officer behind the desk is OK with the documents you have, he'll put your docs in a brown folder and hand it to you with the token slip. Retain this all along till you get out.
Television screens on the walls in the premises will continuously display the counters one has to go to - keep an eye on that, and go to the right counter. It is always this way ->
And that is it. You have your PCC now.
Documents Checklist:
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I got my PCC today after waiting in a queue for close to 1.5 hours. However, the experience wasn't bad, and the process is pretty straight-forward. I am sure there are other posts here with people explaining their experiences, but here is how it went for me today.
If you have recently applied for a passport, you'll find the process pretty similar.
I booked the appointment online using the Ministry of External Affairs'/Passport India website (passportindia.gov.in) a day before, and paid the application fees online (it is 500.00 INR). You can choose to pay offline, at SBI counters (you'll find more details on this when scheduling the appointment).
Arrive at the PSK at least 10 minutes before the reporting time, and the security guard will let you in right away pointing you to a queue you have to stand in. You will be issued a token with a number on it. The number for PCC applicants usually begins with a 'P'. Mine was 'P19' today. Waiting in the queue is the painful part as I found the queues to be crowded and quite slow (But that is how it is!). At the token counter, you'll be asked to provide your documents and the original passport - if the officer behind the desk is OK with the documents you have, he'll put your docs in a brown folder and hand it to you with the token slip. Retain this all along till you get out.
Television screens on the walls in the premises will continuously display the counters one has to go to - keep an eye on that, and go to the right counter. It is always this way ->
- A Counter: You'll be photographed and finger-printed here. And the officer behind the desk will scan all the documents relevant to your application. Keep your original passport with you, and don't misplace it. If you opted for SMS services, you'll have to pay 40 rupees here. This is completely unnecessary for PCC
- B Counter: This is another check. The officer here verifies the documents already verified, and if satisfied, will move your application to the C-counter. I sat there for less than a minute and was asked to go to the next counter
- C Counter: This is the final one, and the officer here decides on when and whether you'll get your PCC. Just hand in your file and wait for the officer. My wife was asked about the country we would be travelling to, and the purpose. I wasn't asked anything though. The officer will ask you for the original passport, and after a few minutes of waiting, he will hand in two Police Clearance Certificates**(see the Document Checklist below to understand how I was issued my PCC right away. In some cases, it takes a week or more). Not just one. And it will have your photograph and other details on it. Please cross-check your name and other stuff on the document before heading out. Also, the officer will stamp your passport indicating that a PCC has been issued to you
And that is it. You have your PCC now.
Documents Checklist:
- Original Passport: Some people forget this. Please don't. Also carry a photocopy of your passport (self-attested, of course)
- Address Proof: Only present address proof is required. if the address on your passport and the current address are the same, you will be issued your PCC right away and you need only your passport for proof of address. However, if the addresses are different, the police folks will be asked to carry out a verification check at your present address and this takes some time - I was told it could take up to 3 weeks
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- Any of these documents (original and a self-attested photocopy) should be enough:
- Water Bill
- Telephone Bill: Landline or Post-paid cell-phone bills
- Passbook from your bank. Please note that it should have your photograph on it
- A bona fide certificate from your employer: This should be from a public limited company, and the letter should be on official company stationery. Computerized print-outs are not accepted
- Aadhar Card: I have been told that if the address on your Aadhar card is your present address, you'll get the PCC right away without any need for a police verification
- Rental Agreement: If this is in your spouse's name, please carry your marriage certificate along as well.
- PCC Request Form: This is required, and you will find this at the photocopy counter (if there is one at your PSK; ask the person behind the token counter for this before you stand in the queue). You have to mention the country you are travelling to, purpose and sign at the bottom.
Hope this helps, guys! Let me know if you have any questions.
