PCC Apostille in Vadodara
PCC apostille in Vadodara for overseas jobs, study and visas. Courier the police clearance certificate you already hold from Vadodara city, Padra, Dabhoi, Savli or Waghodia; we get the MEA apostille in Delhi and send the PCC back to you by Blue Dart.
PCC apostille in Vadodara: quick answer
PCC apostille in Vadodara means getting the MEA apostille on a Police Clearance Certificate held by someone from Vadodara city or district, so that a Hague Convention country accepts it as it is. Engineers and technicians leaving for overseas plant jobs and MSU graduates going abroad for further study are typical applicants. The apostille is done in Delhi, and the PCC reaches us by courier.
Vadodara falls under RPO Ahmedabad. A Passport Seva PCC from that office goes straight to the MEA and takes 2–3 working days for Rs 1,000–1,500 all-inclusive. A police station or SP office PCC first needs notary and SDM attestation in Delhi, which we arrange, for a fixed Rs 1,500 and about 5–7 working days.
Vadodara PCC issuers: RPO Ahmedabad, PSK Nizampura and district police
Vadodara has its own Passport Seva Kendra, but the PCC itself is issued in the name of the Ahmedabad passport office.
| Passport office PCC | Regional Passport Office Ahmedabad, which covers Vadodara city and Vadodara Rural along with most other Gujarat districts |
|---|---|
| Passport Seva Kendras / POPSKs | Passport Seva Kendra Vadodara at Nizampura, Post Office Passport Seva Kendras in nearby towns such as Anand, Godhra and Chhota Udaipur |
| Police station / district police certificate | Your local police station or district SP office – a signed and sealed police clearance or character certificate |
| Living abroad | Vadodara engineers and students already working or studying abroad get their PCC from the Indian Embassy or Consulate there; it goes straight to the MEA. |
What matters for a PCC from Vadodara
- Your appointment may have been at PSK Vadodara in Nizampura, but the PCC is printed in the name of RPO Ahmedabad. That is normal and does not change the route: it still goes directly to the MEA.
- Workers from Makarpura GIDC and the refinery and chemical belt around Koyali often take overseas plant postings. If the employer also wants experience letters or trade certificates attested, send them in the same courier as the PCC.
- MSU graduates applying for a master’s degree or a post-study visa abroad often need the PCC together with a degree and transcript apostille. We can take the PCC and the MSU documents in one order.
- A certificate from a rural police station in Padra, Karjan or Dabhoi may be typed in Gujarati. The apostille is placed on it unchanged; ask us for an English translation if your embassy needs one.
- Check the issue date before you post it. Many countries reject a PCC older than three to six months, and moving from one overseas project to the next may mean you need a fresh certificate.
PCC apostille process for Vadodara: three routes
Before we start, we look at the issuing office printed on your PCC. A PCC from Vadodara 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 Vadodara now living abroad, the PCC issued by an Indian Embassy or Consulate goes straight to the MEA apostille. Usually 2–4 working days.
From Vadodara 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 Vadodara 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 Vadodara by Blue Dart or another secure courier.
Time from Vadodara
A tracked courier from Vadodara city, Padra or Dabhoi to our Delhi office normally takes two to four days. The MEA apostille then takes the working days given below, and the Blue Dart return to Vadodara takes about as long as the inward leg.
- 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 Vadodara 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 Vadodara
| 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 Vadodara
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 Vadodara
I work at Makarpura GIDC and cannot take leave. How do I send my PCC?
You do not need leave or a trip to Delhi. Post the original PCC and a passport copy from Vadodara by tracked courier to our New Ashok Nagar office. We complete the MEA apostille and return it by Blue Dart or another secure courier to your home or workplace.
What will a PCC apostille cost me in Vadodara?
Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500 all-inclusive for a PCC issued by the passport office, covering the Rs 50 MEA fee, the bank draft and our service. A PCC from a Vadodara police station or the SP office is a fixed Rs 1,500, as it needs notary and SDM attestation too. Courier is charged separately.
My PCC says RPO Ahmedabad though I went to PSK Vadodara. How long will it take?
That is expected, because PSK Vadodara works under RPO Ahmedabad. Such a PCC goes directly to the MEA and is usually apostilled in 2 to 3 working days after it reaches us. Courier adds two to four days in each direction.
Can a PCC from a police station in Savli or Waghodia be apostilled?
Yes. A police station or Vadodara Rural SP office certificate is first notarised and attested by the SDM in Delhi, both arranged by us, and then apostilled by the MEA. It takes about 5 to 7 working days and costs a fixed Rs 1,500.
Can you get my PCC from the Vadodara passport centre faster?
No. INFINITYGRO has no role in issuing a PCC or in police verification, and we cannot speed either of them up. The passport office or the police issues the certificate; we start only when you have the original in hand.
I am an MSU student going to Germany. Do I need a translation as well as the apostille?
Germany is an apostille country, so the MEA apostille is the stamp it needs. Some German offices may also ask for a German translation of an English or Gujarati certificate. We can arrange a translation into German or any other language after the apostille.
I have a refinery job offer in Qatar. Is an apostille the right stamp?
No. Qatar, like the UAE and Kuwait, does not accept an apostille. A PCC for Qatar needs MEA attestation followed by Qatar Embassy legalisation. For the UAE, MEA attestation and online UAE Embassy legalisation are enough; UAE MOFA is no longer needed for a PCC.
I have already left for my overseas project. Can my brother in Vadodara send the PCC?
Yes. Any family member can courier the original PCC and a copy of your passport to us. We return the apostilled certificate to the Vadodara address or ship it directly to you abroad, whichever you prefer. Just give us the return address and a phone number when you send it.
Get your Vadodara 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