PCC Apostille in Kolkata
PCC apostille in Kolkata for jobs, studies or residence abroad. Courier the police clearance certificate you already hold from Kolkata, Howrah, Salt Lake or Barrackpore to our Delhi office; we arrange the MEA apostille and return it to you by Blue Dart.
PCC apostille in Kolkata: quick answer
PCC apostille in Kolkata is the MEA apostille added to a Police Clearance Certificate so that a country under the Hague Apostille Convention treats it as genuine without embassy legalisation. The apostille is issued only in Delhi, not in Kolkata. Residents of Kolkata and its suburbs can courier the original PCC to us instead of travelling.
A Passport Seva PCC issued by the Regional Passport Office Kolkata goes straight to the MEA and is usually ready in 2–3 working days after it reaches us, for Rs 1,000–1,500 all-inclusive. A PCC from Kolkata Police, Bidhannagar Police or a district police office first needs notary and SDM attestation in Delhi, which we arrange: about 5–7 working days, Rs 1,500 fixed.
Kolkata PCC: RPO Kolkata, Kolkata Police or Bidhannagar Police
Depending on where in greater Kolkata you live, your PCC will come from one of these offices:
| Passport office PCC | Regional Passport Office Kolkata, which covers Kolkata and the rest of West Bengal, as well as Sikkim and Tripura |
|---|---|
| Passport Seva Kendras / POPSKs | Passport Seva Kendra Kolkata, with further PSKs at Berhampore and Siliguri, Post Office Passport Seva Kendras in and around the city, including Beadon Street, Jadavpur, Dum Dum and Howrah |
| Police station / district police certificate | Kolkata Police PCC portal – for Kolkata Police areas; Bidhannagar Police has its own PCC portal, and elsewhere in West Bengal the district police issue the certificate |
| Living abroad | Kolkata residents working abroad can get a PCC from the Indian Embassy or Consulate where they live; it goes straight to the MEA apostille. |
What matters for a PCC from Kolkata
- A PCC for an address in Salt Lake or New Town comes from Bidhannagar Police, not Kolkata Police, while Howrah and Barrackpore have their own police commissionerates. Each is a police PCC and follows the notary, SDM and MEA route.
- Police certificates in West Bengal may be issued in English, in Bengali or in a mix of both. The MEA apostilles them as they are; if your destination wants an English or other translation, INFINITYGRO can prepare it.
- Bengali surnames are anglicised in different ways, such as Mukherjee or Mukhopadhyay, and Chatterjee or Chattopadhyay. Make sure the spelling on your PCC is exactly the one printed in your passport.
- A Passport Seva PCC from Kolkata names RPO Kolkata as the issuing office, whether you went to the Kolkata PSK or a post office centre such as Beadon Street. Check for the passport officer’s signature and seal before you send it.
- Kolkata professionals moving abroad on a spouse or dependant visa often need the PCC together with an apostilled marriage certificate and degree. Courier them together and they come back in one Blue Dart parcel.
PCC apostille process for Kolkata: three routes
Before we start, we look at the issuing office printed on your PCC. A PCC from Kolkata follows one of these three routes.
Passport office PCC
Issued through Passport Seva by RPO Kolkata. 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 Kolkata now living abroad, the PCC issued by an Indian Embassy or Consulate goes straight to the MEA apostille. Usually 2–4 working days.
From Kolkata 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 Kolkata 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 Kolkata by Blue Dart or another secure courier.
Time from Kolkata
A tracked courier from Kolkata, Howrah or Salt Lake usually takes two to four days to reach our Delhi office. The apostille then takes the working days below, and the Blue Dart return to Kolkata takes about the same time as the inward courier.
- 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?
Check the destination first: it saves a second round for your Kolkata PCC.
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 Kolkata
| 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 Kolkata
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 Kolkata
Can I get my Kolkata PCC apostilled without coming to Delhi?
Yes. Courier the original PCC and a copy of your passport from Kolkata to our office in New Ashok Nagar, Delhi. We submit it for the MEA apostille and send it back to you by Blue Dart or another secure courier. No visit is needed at any stage.
What is the fee for a PCC apostille from Kolkata?
For a Passport Seva PCC, Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500 all-inclusive, covering the Rs 50 MEA fee, the bank draft and our service. A Kolkata Police, Bidhannagar Police or district police PCC is a fixed Rs 1,500, because notary and SDM attestation come first. Courier is extra.
How long does an RPO Kolkata PCC take to apostille?
A PCC issued by RPO Kolkata usually takes 2 to 3 working days at the MEA once we receive it. Courier between Kolkata and Delhi adds about two to four days in each direction, so plan the total before booking your visa appointment.
My PCC is from Howrah Police. Can it be apostilled?
Yes. A signed and sealed PCC from Howrah, Kolkata Police, Bidhannagar Police or any district police office in West Bengal is first notarised and attested by the SDM in Delhi, which we arrange. The MEA then adds the apostille. It takes about 5 to 7 working days for a fixed Rs 1,500.
Do you apply to Kolkata Police for the PCC?
No. INFINITYGRO does not apply for, issue or speed up a PCC or police verification. Applications to Kolkata Police, Bidhannagar Police or Passport Seva are made by you. We apostille or attest the certificate only after it has been issued to you.
Part of my PCC is in Bengali. Will that cause a problem?
Not for the apostille: the MEA certifies the document in the language it was issued in. If the employer or embassy abroad wants a translation, INFINITYGRO can translate the Bengali text into English or any other language after the apostille.
Is an apostilled PCC accepted in Kuwait or the UAE?
No. Kuwait, Qatar, the UAE and Egypt are outside the Apostille Convention. A PCC for these countries needs MEA attestation and then embassy legalisation. For the UAE, this means MEA attestation and online UAE Embassy legalisation only; UAE MOFA attestation is no longer required.
My daughter is studying abroad. Can I send her PCC from Kolkata?
Yes. A parent can courier the original PCC with a copy of her passport to our Delhi office. After the apostille we return it to you in Kolkata, or courier it directly to her overseas if the university or immigration office needs the original.
Get your Kolkata 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