Manipur PCC Apostille Guide: From Imphal to the MEA and Back
This Manipur PCC apostille guide is for students, nurses and workers from Imphal, Thoubal, Churachandpur and other districts whose police clearance certificate must be used abroad. The MEA apostille is issued only in Delhi, a long courier journey from Manipur, so the practical questions are which PCC you hold, how to send it safely and how long the round trip takes.
Manipur PCC apostille guide: quick answer
Manipur PCC apostille guide in brief: a police clearance certificate from Manipur is apostilled by the Ministry of External Affairs in Delhi, not in Imphal. Passport Seva PCCs for Manipur residents are issued under the Regional Passport Office, Guwahati, which covers all six north-eastern states listed on its Passport Seva page, including Manipur; those PCCs go straight to the MEA. A PCC from a Manipur police station needs a notary and the SDM in Delhi first.
INFINITYGRO charges Rs 1,000–1,500 all-inclusive for a Passport Seva PCC, usually 2–3 working days, and Rs 1,500 fixed for a police station PCC, usually 5–7 working days. Courier both ways is extra.
Who in Manipur asks for a PCC apostille
Students
Universities and visa offices in Europe, the UK and East Asia often want an apostilled PCC with a residence permit file.
Nurses and care workers
Nursing councils and employers abroad commonly ask for a recent PCC with the apostille or embassy attestation.
Workers and families
Work permits, family reunion visas and long-stay residence applications frequently list a PCC from the home country.
Whoever the receiver is, read its checklist before following the rest of this Manipur PCC apostille guide. It tells you whether it wants a Passport Seva PCC or a police PCC, how recent it must be, and whether a translation is needed.
Passport Seva PCC or Manipur police PCC?
Passport Seva PCC
- Applied for through Passport Seva; appointments at PSK Imphal or a POPSK
- Issued under RPO Guwahati
- Shows your passport number
- Goes to the MEA directly
Police station PCC
- Issued by a police station or district SP office in Manipur
- Signed and sealed by the officer
- Needs notary and SDM in Delhi
- Some countries prefer the Passport Seva PCC instead
Sending your PCC from Manipur, step by step
- 1WhatsApp a photoSend the PCC, passport front page and destination country. We reply with the route and total in writing.
- 2Pack it flatUse a hard envelope or folder so the PCC is not folded or wet in transit.
- 3Tracked courierBook from Imphal or your district to our New Ashok Nagar office and share the tracking number.
- 4MEA apostille in DelhiNotary and SDM first for a police PCC; then the MEA sticker.
- 5Return to ManipurBlue Dart or another secure courier back to your address, or to family elsewhere.
Plan for courier time to and from Manipur on top of the Delhi working days. If someone in your family is travelling to Delhi, they can hand the PCC in at our office and collect it.
When the apostille is not enough
The apostille is accepted only in countries that are parties to the Hague Apostille Convention. Gulf countries outside it need a different route.
| Hague countries such as the UK, Germany, Japan, South Korea, Australia | MEA apostille only |
|---|---|
| UAE | MEA attestation, then online UAE Embassy legalisation; no MOFA stamp for a PCC |
| Qatar, Kuwait | MEA attestation, then that embassy’s legalisation |
What your PCC will look like after the apostille
Front: the PCC
Back: the MEA apostille
The front stays as issued. The MEA sticker on the back has a unique number that the receiving office can check online.
Manipur PCC apostille: fees and time
| Passport Seva PCC (RPO Guwahati) | Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500, all-inclusive: Rs 50 MEA fee and our service; usually 2–3 working days |
|---|---|
| Manipur police station PCC | Rs 1,500 fixed, including notary and SDM attestation in Delhi; usually 5–7 working days |
| PCC issued by an Indian Embassy abroad | Quoted in writing after we see the PCC |
| Embassy legalisation for UAE, Qatar or Kuwait | Embassy fee extra; confirmed in your written quote |
| Courier Manipur–Delhi | Extra, both ways |
Translation of the PCC, if the receiver asks for one, is quoted by language and page.
FAQs: Manipur PCC Apostille Guide: From Imphal to the MEA and Back
Can I get my PCC apostilled in Imphal?
No. The MEA apostille is issued in Delhi through its outsourced collection centres, and there is no MEA apostille counter in Imphal. Courier the PCC to our Delhi office instead; you do not need to travel.
Which passport office issues PCCs for Manipur?
Passport Seva lists Manipur’s districts under the Regional Passport Office, Guwahati, with a Passport Seva Kendra in Imphal. A PCC issued through Passport Seva for a Manipur resident is signed by an officer of that system and goes straight to the MEA.
How much does a Manipur PCC apostille cost?
Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500 all-inclusive for a Passport Seva PCC, and Rs 1,500 fixed for a police station PCC including notary and SDM in Delhi. Courier charges both ways are extra and depend on your district.
How long will the whole process take from Manipur?
The Delhi part usually takes 2 to 3 working days for a Passport Seva PCC and 5 to 7 for a police station PCC. Add courier time from Manipur to Delhi and back, which is often longer than from cities closer to Delhi.
Do you apply for the PCC with Manipur Police?
No. INFINITYGRO does not apply for PCCs, book Passport Seva appointments or follow up verification with Manipur Police. Get the PCC issued yourself, then send us a photo and the original for the apostille or attestation.
I am studying abroad. Can my family in Manipur send my PCC?
Yes. A parent or relative can courier the original PCC with a copy of your passport. We return it to them or courier it abroad to you, as you choose. Updates on each stage come to you on WhatsApp, whatever your time zone.
Does a PCC for Dubai get an apostille?
No. The UAE is not a Hague Convention party. A PCC for Dubai needs MEA attestation followed by online UAE Embassy legalisation. There is no UAE MOFA step for a PCC, so the route is shorter than the one for a degree.
My PCC is a little damp and creased. Will it be accepted?
A crease is usually fine, but a torn, stained or smudged PCC may be refused at the notary, SDM or MEA. Send a photo first; we will tell you whether it is likely to go through or whether a fresh PCC is safer.
Official sources
Send your Manipur PCC for the MEA apostille
WhatsApp a photo of your document and the country it is for. We confirm the route, time and total in writing before you send anything.
Office: C – 5 A/2 New Ashok Nagar, Delhi – 110096 · Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM · office drop-off or courier, no home pickup
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Disclaimer: INFINITYGRO is a private document facilitation service, not a government office or embassy. Apostilles and attestations are issued only by the Ministry of External Affairs and the embassies concerned; we do not issue, correct or verify certificates. Rules and fees can change, so check the requirements of the authority that will receive your document.
Last reviewed: October 2026