PCC Apostille in Chandigarh
PCC apostille in Chandigarh for work permits, study visas and PR files abroad. Courier the police clearance certificate you already hold from any sector of Chandigarh, Manimajra, or the tricity towns of Mohali and Panchkula to our Delhi office; we obtain the MEA apostille and return it by Blue Dart.
PCC apostille in Chandigarh: quick answer
PCC apostille in Chandigarh is the MEA apostille added to a Police Clearance Certificate so that it is recognised in Hague Convention countries such as Canada, Australia and the UK. The apostille is issued only in Delhi. Chandigarh residents do not need to travel for it; the original PCC can be couriered to our office and returned the same way.
A Passport Seva PCC issued by the Regional Passport Office Chandigarh is apostilled directly by the MEA in 2–3 working days, at Rs 1,000–1,500 all-inclusive. A certificate from a Chandigarh Police station or the SSP office first needs notary and SDM attestation in Delhi, which we arrange: about 5–7 working days, Rs 1,500 fixed.
Chandigarh PCC: RPO Chandigarh, PSK Chandigarh or Chandigarh Police
Tricity residents usually hold a PCC from one of these offices:
| Passport office PCC | Regional Passport Office Chandigarh, which covers the Union Territory of Chandigarh, Mohali (SAS Nagar) and other Punjab districts, and Panchkula, Ambala and much of northern Haryana |
|---|---|
| Passport Seva Kendras / POPSKs | Passport Seva Kendra Chandigarh, with a second PSK at Ambala under the same RPO, No Post Office Passport Seva Kendra inside Chandigarh itself; RPO Chandigarh’s post office centres are in Punjab and Haryana |
| Police station / district police certificate | Chandigarh Police (your police station or the SSP office) – a signed and sealed police clearance or character certificate |
| Living abroad | Chandigarh residents who have already moved to Canada, Australia or Europe can get a PCC from the Indian High Commission, Embassy or Consulate there; it is apostilled directly. |
What matters for a PCC from Chandigarh
- A Passport Seva PCC for Chandigarh, Mohali or Panchkula carries RPO Chandigarh as the issuing office. Applicants from other parts of Punjab may hold a PCC from a different RPO; it goes straight to the MEA in exactly the same way.
- Chandigarh’s sector addresses are written in many forms, such as House No. 1234, Sector 22-B or #1234/22B. Check that the address and your name on the PCC match your passport closely enough for the visa officer.
- A Chandigarh Police certificate may be in English, Hindi or a mix, and documents from Mohali can include Punjabi. If your destination wants a translation of any part, INFINITYGRO can provide it after the apostille.
- Study-visa and PR applicants from the tricity often need the PCC with apostilled marks sheets, a degree or a marriage certificate. We can handle all of them from a single courier, which saves on courier charges both ways.
- Immigration authorities usually ask for a PCC issued within a recent period. If your Chandigarh PCC was obtained for an earlier application, check its date against the new checklist before you send it for apostille.
PCC apostille process for Chandigarh: three routes
Before we start, we look at the issuing office printed on your PCC. A PCC from Chandigarh follows one of these three routes.
Passport office PCC
Issued through Passport Seva by RPO Chandigarh. 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 Chandigarh now living abroad, the PCC issued by an Indian Embassy or Consulate goes straight to the MEA apostille. Usually 2–4 working days.
From Chandigarh 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 Chandigarh 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 Chandigarh by Blue Dart or another secure courier.
Time from Chandigarh
A tracked courier from Chandigarh, Mohali or Panchkula usually reaches our Delhi office in one to two days. The apostille then takes the working days listed below, and the Blue Dart return to the tricity is about as quick 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?
The country that will read your PCC decides which stamp it needs.
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 Chandigarh
| 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 Chandigarh
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 Chandigarh
Can my PCC be apostilled while I stay in Chandigarh?
Yes. Courier the original PCC and a passport copy from Chandigarh to our Delhi office. We submit it to the MEA and send it back by Blue Dart or a similar secure courier. If you happen to be in Delhi, you can also drop it at our office in New Ashok Nagar.
What do you charge to apostille a PCC from the tricity?
Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500 all-inclusive for a Passport Seva PCC, which covers the Rs 50 MEA fee, the bank draft and our service. A Chandigarh Police or police station certificate is Rs 1,500 fixed, including notary and SDM attestation. Courier in both directions is extra.
How long does an RPO Chandigarh PCC take to be apostilled?
Usually 2 to 3 working days at the MEA after the PCC reaches us. Courier from Chandigarh normally adds one to two days in each direction, so many tricity clients have the apostilled PCC back within about a week of sending it.
My character certificate is from a police station in Manimajra. Can it be apostilled?
Yes. Any signed and sealed certificate from a Chandigarh Police station is first notarised and attested by the SDM in Delhi, which we arrange, and then apostilled by the MEA. It takes about 5 to 7 working days for a fixed Rs 1,500.
Can you get a PCC issued for me from RPO Chandigarh?
No. INFINITYGRO does not apply for, issue or speed up a PCC or police verification; that stays between you, the passport office and the police. We apostille or attest the certificate once you hold the original, and we confirm the route on WhatsApp first.
Part of my police certificate is in Punjabi. Can it be translated?
Yes. The MEA apostilles the certificate as it is, whatever the language. If the immigration office abroad wants an English, French, German or other translation, INFINITYGRO can translate it after the apostille so that both documents are submitted together to the authority abroad.
Does a PCC for Kuwait or Qatar need an apostille?
No. Kuwait, Qatar, the UAE and Egypt do not accept an apostille. A PCC for these countries needs MEA attestation and then embassy legalisation. For the UAE, the steps are MEA attestation and online UAE Embassy legalisation only; UAE MOFA attestation is no longer needed for a PCC.
My son is studying in Canada. Can I send his Chandigarh PCC from here?
Yes. A parent or relative can courier the original PCC with a copy of his passport. After the apostille we can return it to your Chandigarh address or courier it straight to him in Canada, depending on where the application needs the original.
Get your Chandigarh 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