PCC Apostille in Gandhinagar
PCC apostille in Gandhinagar for work, study or residence abroad. Send the police clearance certificate you already hold from the city sectors, GIFT City, Kalol, Dehgam or Mansa by courier; we get the MEA apostille in Delhi and return it to Gandhinagar by Blue Dart.
PCC apostille in Gandhinagar: quick answer
PCC apostille in Gandhinagar is the Ministry of External Affairs apostille on a Police Clearance Certificate held by a resident of Gandhinagar city or district. With it, a country that follows the Hague Convention accepts the PCC without any embassy legalisation. We get the MEA apostille in Delhi, so you courier the certificate to us rather than travel.
Gandhinagar is served by RPO Ahmedabad, a short drive away. A Passport Seva PCC from that office goes straight to the MEA and is usually ready in 2–3 working days for Rs 1,000–1,500 all-inclusive. A police station or SP office PCC needs notary and SDM attestation in Delhi before the apostille; we arrange it for a fixed Rs 1,500, in about 5–7 working days.
Gandhinagar PCCs: the Ahmedabad passport office, the local POPSK and district police
Gandhinagar has no passport office of its own, so most PCCs held here are issued by the Ahmedabad office.
| Passport office PCC | Regional Passport Office Ahmedabad at Gulbai Tekra, which covers Gandhinagar district along with most of Gujarat |
|---|---|
| Passport Seva Kendras / POPSKs | Post Office Passport Seva Kendra Gandhinagar, Passport Seva Kendras in Ahmedabad |
| Police station / district police certificate | Your local police station or district SP office – a signed and sealed police clearance or character certificate |
| Living abroad | People from Gandhinagar already working abroad, for example in Singapore, the UK or the Gulf, get their PCC from the Indian Embassy or Consulate there; it goes straight to the MEA. |
What matters for a PCC from Gandhinagar
- Whether you attended the Post Office Passport Seva Kendra in Gandhinagar or a PSK in Ahmedabad, the PCC carries the name of RPO Ahmedabad. Check that the officer’s signature and seal are clear before you post it.
- Finance and IT staff from GIFT City and Infocity moving on an intra-company transfer may be asked for an apostilled PCC along with degree certificates. Send all the originals together so one courier covers the full file.
- A certificate from a police station in Kalol, Dehgam or Mansa may be in Gujarati. The MEA apostille does not change the text, so if your destination wants English or another language, we add a translation afterwards.
- Check that the address on the PCC is your current Gandhinagar address, including the sector and block. If you have moved since it was issued, ask the destination whether the older address is still acceptable.
- Most countries treat a PCC as current for three to six months only. If your visa appointment is some weeks away, time the apostille so the PCC is still within the period your destination accepts.
PCC apostille process for Gandhinagar: three routes
Before we start, we look at the issuing office printed on your PCC. A PCC from Gandhinagar follows one of these three routes.
Passport office PCC
Issued through Passport Seva by RPO Ahmedabad. It goes straight to the MEA apostille, with no state step. Usually 2–3 working days after it reaches us.
Police station PCC
Signed by your local police station or district SP office. We get it notarised and attested by the SDM in Delhi, then apostilled by the MEA. Usually 5–7 working days.
Indian Embassy PCC
For residents of Gandhinagar now living abroad, the PCC issued by an Indian Embassy or Consulate goes straight to the MEA apostille. Usually 2–4 working days.
From Gandhinagar to Delhi and back
- 1Check on WhatsAppSend a photo of your PCC and the country it is for. We confirm the route and the total in writing.
- 2Courier the originalPost the original PCC with a passport copy from Gandhinagar by tracked courier. Delhi residents can drop it at our office.
- 3MEA apostilleWe submit it through the MEA’s authorised outsourced centre; the apostille sticker is fixed on the back.
- 4Blue Dart returnThe apostilled PCC comes back to your address in Gandhinagar by Blue Dart or another secure courier.
Time from Gandhinagar
A tracked courier from Gandhinagar, Kalol or Dehgam to our Delhi office normally takes two to four days. The MEA apostille then takes the working days shown below, and the Blue Dart return to Gandhinagar takes roughly as long as the courier in.
- Passport Seva PCC: 2–3 working days in Delhi
- Police station PCC: about 5–7 working days
- Add courier days both ways
Video: the three kinds of PCC and their apostille route
Police station, passport office or embassy PCC: which one you hold, and what happens next.
Does your country need a PCC apostille or PCC attestation?
Applicants from Gandhinagar go to many countries, and the destination decides the stamp.
MEA apostille
Hague Convention countries, one sticker
MEA attestation + embassy
Countries outside the Convention
For the UAE a PCC now needs MEA attestation and online UAE Embassy legalisation only. See MEA attestation.
PCC apostille sample: front and back
A real police clearance certificate apostilled through INFINITYGRO, with personal details hidden. The front is the PCC itself; the MEA apostille sticker is fixed on the back.
Check these points on your PCC
- The square MEA apostille sticker on the back
- A unique apostille number and date for online verification
- For a police station PCC: notary and SDM stamps before the apostille
- Your name and passport number matching your passport
PCC apostille charges for Gandhinagar
| Passport Seva / passport office PCC | Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500, all-inclusive · 2–3 working days |
|---|---|
| Police station or SP office PCC | Rs 1,500 fixed, including notary and SDM · about 5–7 working days |
| Indian Embassy PCC (living abroad) | Quoted on WhatsApp · 2–4 working days |
| Included | MEA fee (Rs 50) with the bank draft, checking, submission and updates |
| Courier | Extra, both ways |
For the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait or Egypt the embassy fee is extra; it is listed on each country’s fee page.
Documents to send and mistakes to avoid
Send us
- The original PCC, not a photocopy or a scan
- A clear copy of your passport, first and last page
- The country name and, if you have it, the employer’s or embassy’s checklist
- Your return address and phone number in Gandhinagar
Avoid
- Laminating the PCC: the sticker is fixed on the back
- An old PCC: many countries accept only a recent one
- A name or passport number that differs from your passport
- Apostilling a PCC for the UAE, Qatar or Kuwait: they need attestation
FAQs: PCC apostille in Gandhinagar
Do I need to visit any office in Gandhinagar or Delhi for the apostille?
No. Courier the original PCC with a copy of your passport to our New Ashok Nagar office in Delhi. We submit it for the MEA apostille and return it to your Gandhinagar address by Blue Dart or another secure courier. You do not need to appear anywhere in person.
What does a Gandhinagar PCC apostille cost in total?
For a PCC from the passport office you pay Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500 in all, which includes the Rs 50 MEA fee, the bank draft and our service. A PCC from a police station or SP office is a fixed Rs 1,500, as notary and SDM attestation are added. Courier is extra.
My PCC came from RPO Ahmedabad last week. When will the apostille be ready?
A PCC from RPO Ahmedabad is normally apostilled in 2 to 3 working days after it reaches our Delhi office. Allow two to four days of courier from Gandhinagar, and about the same for the return, so most people get the PCC back within one to two weeks.
My certificate is from the Kalol police station. Is the route different?
Yes. A police station or district SP office certificate cannot go straight to the MEA. We first get it notarised and attested by the SDM in Delhi, then submit it for the apostille. The charge is a fixed Rs 1,500 and the time is about 5 to 7 working days.
Does INFINITYGRO help with police verification for a Gandhinagar PCC?
No. Police verification and the PCC itself are handled only by the passport office and the police. We do not apply for a PCC, follow up on verification or speed it up. We work on the PCC after you have received it.
Will a Gujarati-language police certificate be accepted in Spain?
Spain is an apostille country, so the MEA apostille is the right stamp. Spanish authorities generally ask for a Spanish translation of documents in other languages. We can arrange a Spanish translation, or one into any other language, after the apostille is done.
I have a job offer from Egypt. Is an apostille the right step?
No. Egypt needs MEA attestation followed by legalisation at the Egyptian embassy, not an apostille. The same applies to the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait. For the UAE, online UAE Embassy legalisation after MEA attestation is now enough, without UAE MOFA.
I am already in Singapore. Can someone in Gandhinagar post my PCC to you?
Yes. A family member or friend can courier the original PCC and a copy of your passport to our Delhi office. Once it is apostilled, we send it back to Gandhinagar or directly to your address in Singapore. Singapore accepts the MEA apostille.
Get your Gandhinagar PCC apostilled
WhatsApp a photo of your PCC and the country name. 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
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Disclaimer: INFINITYGRO is a private document facilitation service, not a government office. We do not issue PCCs or police verification. Apostilles are issued only by the Ministry of External Affairs; rules and fees can change, so check your destination country’s requirements.
Last reviewed: October 2026