PCC apostille in Mumbai
A Police Clearance Certificate is often the last document standing between you and a work permit or residency. We get it apostilled quickly so your application is not held up.
PCC issued by the passport office
- 1Regional Passport Office signature
- 2MEA apostille
As little as
5 working days
In short
A PCC apostille in Mumbai depends on who issued your Police Clearance Certificate. A PCC from the Regional Passport Office usually goes straight to the Ministry of External Affairs for the apostille; one issued by the police first needs notary and Home Department or SDM attestation. We check which you have before collection.
- Turnaround
- As little as 5 working days
- Pickup
- Free across Mumbai
- Issued by
- Ministry of External Affairs
- Apostille Convention
- 130 member countries
Why you need a PCC apostille
Countries issuing work permits, residency and long-stay visas want to know your background. A Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) proves it, and an MEA apostille proves the PCC is genuine.
In India, a PCC can be issued by the Regional Passport Office or by the police. The attestation needed before the MEA apostille depends on who issued yours, so we check the certificate before collection and tell you the exact route.
We handle a PCC apostille as part of our certificate apostille services in Mumbai, alongside birth, marriage, degree and business documents. To see how every route fits together, read our guide to the document apostille service in Mumbai. Clients in Thane, Navi Mumbai and other cities use the same apostille services near Mumbai, with pickup or a tracked courier.
Commonly needed for
- Employment visas and work permits
- Permanent residency and citizenship
- Long-term and residence visas
- Student visas in some countries
- Business set-up and investor visas
The route your document takes
We confirm which route applies from a photo of your document, before anything is collected.
- 1Regional Passport Office signatureA PCC from the passport office is already signed by the Regional Passport Officer, so it usually goes to the MEA directly.
- 2MEA apostilleThe Ministry of External Affairs fixes the apostille, with a unique verifiable number, to your document.
- 1Notary attestationA notary verifies the document and signature. This is the starting point for most personal documents.
- 2Home Department or SDM attestationState-level verification by the Home Department, or by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate for documents from other states.
- 3MEA apostilleThe Ministry of External Affairs fixes the apostille, with a unique verifiable number, to your document.
What to send us
Have these ready and the rest is on us.
- Original Police Clearance Certificate
- Passport copy
- Authorisation letter (we send you the format)
- Destination country and the purpose of the PCC
Timeline and cost
How long does a PCC apostille take?
Most PCCs are apostilled in as little as 5 working days after pickup. Because many countries only accept a recent PCC, start the apostille as soon as the certificate is issued.
What affects the cost?
The cost depends on who issued your PCC, which sets the route, and on whether you need other documents apostilled at the same time for your visa file. We confirm everything in one quote first.
Get your exact quotePCC apostille: your questions
Follow the instructions from the embassy, employer or authority that asked for it. Some specify one or the other. If they do not, send us their checklist and we will help you read it.
The PCC is applied for by you, through Passport Seva or the police. Once you have it, we take care of the attestation and apostille.
Usually as little as 5 working days after collection. If your application deadline is close, tell us when you first message and we will advise on timing.
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How your PCC apostille gets done
Four steps, and you never stand in a government queue. Most documents are back with you in as little as 5 working days.
- 1
Send a photo
Share a clear photo of your document on WhatsApp with the destination country. We confirm the route, the timeline and the full cost.
- 2
We collect the original
Our team picks the document up from your home or office anywhere in Mumbai, or you drop it at our Santacruz (West) office.
- 3
Attestation and MEA apostille
We take it through notary, state or Chamber of Commerce attestation and the MEA, with an update on WhatsApp at every stage.
- 4
Scans, then delivery
You receive scans of the apostilled document first, then the original is delivered back to your door.
Send us a photo of your document
Send a photo of your document and the destination country. We confirm the route, the timeline and the full cost of your PCC apostille before pickup.