PCC Apostille in Pune
PCC apostille in Pune for jobs, study and visas abroad. Courier the police clearance certificate you already hold from Pune city, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Hinjewadi or Baramati; we get the MEA apostille in Delhi and return it to your Pune address by Blue Dart.
PCC apostille in Pune: quick answer
PCC apostille in Pune is the MEA apostille on a Police Clearance Certificate held by someone living in Pune, so that a Hague Convention country accepts it without legalisation at its embassy. Apostilles are issued by the Ministry of External Affairs only in Delhi, but a Pune resident does not need to make the trip; the certificate travels by courier.
A Passport Seva PCC issued by RPO Pune goes directly to the MEA and usually comes back apostilled in 2–3 working days, for Rs 1,000–1,500 all-inclusive. A certificate signed by the Pune City, Pimpri-Chinchwad or Pune Rural police needs a notary and SDM attestation in Delhi first, which we arrange, for a fixed Rs 1,500 in about 5–7 working days.
Pune PCC issuers: RPO Pune, Passport Seva and the city police
The signature on your PCC fixes the route, and for a Pune address it is normally one of these offices.
| Passport office PCC | Regional Passport Office Pune, which covers Pune City and Pune Rural along with districts such as Satara, Sangli, Kolhapur, Solapur, Ahmednagar and Latur |
|---|---|
| Passport Seva Kendras / POPSKs | Passport Seva Kendras in Pune (Mundhwa) and Solapur, Post Office Passport Seva Kendras including Pimpri-Chinchwad, Baramati and Shirur |
| Police station / district police certificate | Maharashtra Police Clearance Services portal – a police clearance certificate from the Pune City, Pimpri-Chinchwad or Pune Rural police |
| Living abroad | Pune residents now working in Germany, the USA or elsewhere can get a PCC from the Indian Embassy or Consulate there; it goes straight to the MEA. |
What matters for a PCC from Pune
- Pune has separate police for the city, for Pimpri-Chinchwad and for rural areas. Whichever one signed your certificate, it follows the same notary, SDM and MEA route, but a clear seal and signature avoid delays.
- IT and engineering professionals from Hinjewadi, Kharadi and Magarpatta often need a PCC for a work visa or permanent residence. Check that your PCC names RPO Pune and shows your current passport number before you send it.
- Students heading abroad from Pune’s universities frequently need a degree apostille as well as the PCC. We can process the PCC, the degree and the transcripts in one courier, which saves sending documents twice.
- A police certificate from a Pune police station may be partly in Marathi. The MEA apostilles it as issued; for Germany, France or another non-English-speaking country, we can translate it into the required language afterwards.
- Many employers and embassies want a PCC issued within the last few months. Compare the issue date on your Pune PCC with the visa checklist, because an apostille cannot extend a certificate that is already too old.
PCC apostille process for Pune: three routes
The route to an MEA apostille depends on who signed your PCC, not on where in Pune you live. There are three possibilities.
Passport office PCC
Issued through Passport Seva by RPO Pune. 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 Pune now living abroad, the PCC issued by an Indian Embassy or Consulate goes straight to the MEA apostille. Usually 2–4 working days.
From Pune 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 Pune 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 Pune by Blue Dart or another secure courier.
Time from Pune
A tracked courier from Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad or Baramati to our Delhi office usually takes two to four days. The apostille then takes the working days shown below, and the Blue Dart return to Pune takes roughly 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 Pune 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 Pune
| 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 Pune
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 Pune
Do Pune applicants have to visit the MEA in Delhi in person?
No. You send the original PCC and a passport copy from Pune by tracked courier. We submit it for the MEA apostille in Delhi and return it to your Pune address by Blue Dart or another secure courier, without any visit from you.
What is the total cost of apostilling a Pune PCC?
Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500 for a passport office PCC, with the Rs 50 MEA fee, bank draft and our service included. A certificate from a Pune police station or the SP office is Rs 1,500 fixed, because it also needs notary and SDM attestation. Courier is extra both ways.
How many working days does a PCC issued by RPO Pune take?
Normally 2 to 3 working days at the MEA after the PCC reaches our Delhi office. Allow a further two to four days of courier in each direction between Pune and Delhi when you plan your visa or joining date.
My certificate was issued by a police station in Satara district. What happens to it?
We first get it notarised and attested by the SDM in Delhi, and then the MEA puts the apostille on it. This applies to any police station or SP office certificate from Satara, Pune Rural or nearby districts. It takes about 5 to 7 working days for a fixed Rs 1,500.
Can INFINITYGRO book my PCC appointment at a Pune Passport Seva Kendra?
No. We do not apply for, issue or speed up a PCC, and we do not book Passport Seva appointments. Applications and police verification stay with the passport office and the police. We work only on a PCC you already hold.
I need my PCC in German for a German work visa. Can you help?
Yes. The MEA apostilles the PCC as issued. If the German authority or your employer wants a German version, INFINITYGRO can translate the apostilled PCC. We translate into every language, so the same help is available for French, Dutch, Japanese or any other language.
My Pune PCC is for a job in the UAE. Is an apostille enough?
No. The UAE does not accept an apostille. Your PCC needs MEA attestation and then online UAE Embassy legalisation; UAE MOFA attestation is no longer needed for a PCC. Qatar and Kuwait also need MEA attestation followed by their embassy’s legalisation.
Can my spouse in Pune courier the PCC while I am working overseas?
Yes. Your spouse or another family member can send the original PCC and your passport copy to our office. We update them on WhatsApp at each stage and return the apostilled certificate to their Pune address or to your overseas address, whichever you choose.
Get your Pune 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