Process to secure Police Clearance Certificate PCC
Citizens of India can apply PCC online through the website of the Ministry of External Affairs Consular, Passport and Visa Division.
To obtain a PCC (Police Clearance Certificate) attestation for UAE in India, you need to follow the below steps:
- Apply for a PCC from the relevant Indian authorities. This can typically be done at your local police station or the regional passport office. You will need to provide your fingerprints and other relevant documents to complete the application.
- Once you have received your PCC, you need to get it attested by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in India. This can be done through their e-attestation portal or by visiting their office in person.
- After obtaining the attestation from the MEA, the PCC needs to be submitted to the UAE embassy or consulate in India for further attestation.
- Finally, the attested PCC needs to be authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) in the UAE.
It is important to note that the exact process and requirements for PCC attestation may vary depending on the state you reside in and the specific embassy or consulate you need to submit your documents to. It is recommended to check with the relevant authorities for detailed and up-to-date information on the process.
How to get a PCC / Police Clearance Certificate
For getting PCC applicants must register himself online through the on-line portal of Passport Seva and you must click on apply for a police clearance certificate link appearing on the right side of link menu. After entering the required mandatory details and on submitting the online PCC verification form, the portal will ask to make an online payment in order to book a meeting with counselor at a passport office. You must take all their original documents at designated passport seva Kendra office.
What is Police Clearance Certificate?
For UAE work visa applicants Police Clearance Certificate is must declaration of the absence of any criminal record in the permanent resident country. Obtaining Police clearance certificates have different process in each country and PCC may also be called good conduct certificates, police certificates etc. This PCC or Police clearance certificate is issued by local police authorities or government departments and used by Citizenship and Immigration departments to stop individuals who may pose a risk to UAE’s security by entering the country on various types of visas. Such PCC certificates are now mandatory for getting a work visa in UAE.
Why is PCC required for UAE Visa?
PCC is now mandatory from 4th February 2018 to get work visa for UAE because of the Governments regulations. The UAE Government started this new rule of PCC due to national security concerns and to create a safe and secure community.