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Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)

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A PCC is applied for on the same Passport Seva Online Portal as a passport, and only to people who already hold a valid Indian passport. If you don't have a passport yet, you'll need to apply for one first.

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A PCC is applied for against an existing passport — you cannot apply without one.

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Punjab Saathi — based on Punjab Saathi — Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) service page, last checked 17 Oct 2026.

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Mandatory Documents

Valid Indian Passport (Original)

PCC is applied for against an existing passport — you cannot apply without one.

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Apply for a Passport First

You need a valid Indian passport before you can apply for a PCC.

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Self-Attested Passport Copy

Submitted along with your PCC application.

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Recent Passport-Size Photograph

Required for the application.

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Printed Copy of Your Online Application

Carried to your Passport Seva Kendra appointment.

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Application Fee Payment Receipt

Proof of the fee paid during the online application.

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Optional Documents

Proof of Current Address

Not always required, but useful if your address has changed since your passport was issued.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before applying.

How long is a PCC valid?

Generally 6 months from the issue date. For several Gulf countries — including Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Bahrain — the accepted validity is shorter, typically around 3 months. Your PCC needs to still be valid on your visa issue date, not just when you apply.

Can I get a same-day PCC?

Sometimes — if your passport's police verification was positive, your address hasn't changed, and a few other conditions are met. Otherwise your application goes through fresh police verification, which can take around 30 days.

I'm an Indian citizen living abroad — can I apply the same way?

No — Indian citizens currently living abroad apply for a PCC through their nearest Indian Embassy or Consulate instead of a Passport Seva Kendra in India.

What are ECR and ECNR?

ECR (Emigration Check Required) and ECNR (Emigration Check Not Required) are statuses printed on your passport that determine whether you need emigration clearance before taking up employment in certain countries. Your passport's ECR/ECNR page is one of the pages you'll need to submit with your PCC application.

Where can I get a PCC appointment in Punjab?

Punjab is served by the Regional Passport Office in Chandigarh, with Passport Seva Kendras in Ludhiana, Amritsar, and Jalandhar — the same centres used for regular passport appointments.

What common mistakes should I avoid when applying?

Applying too early or too late relative to your visa timeline (your PCC must still be valid on your visa issue date, not just your application date), not updating your address on your passport first if you have moved, assuming same-day issue is guaranteed, and submitting unclear self-attested copies of your passport pages.

Can I track my PCC application status online?

Yes — you can track your official PCC application anytime on the Passport Seva portal using your file number.