PCC Apostille in Kochi
PCC apostille in Kochi for nursing, shipping, study and family visas abroad. Courier your police clearance certificate from Ernakulam, Aluva, Kakkanad or Tripunithura to our Delhi office. We get the MEA apostille there and return the PCC to Kochi by Blue Dart.
PCC apostille in Kochi: quick answer
PCC apostille in Kochi is the Ministry of External Affairs apostille on a Police Clearance Certificate held by someone living in Kochi (Cochin) or the central Kerala districts. It lets Hague Convention countries such as the UK, Ireland, New Zealand and Germany accept your PCC without embassy legalisation. You simply send the PCC by courier from Kochi.
When RPO Kochi issued your PCC through Passport Seva, it goes straight to the MEA and is usually apostilled in 2–3 working days, for Rs 1,000–1,500 all-inclusive. A certificate from an Ernakulam City or Ernakulam Rural police station, or one received through Thuna, is first notarised and attested by the SDM in Delhi; we arrange it for a fixed Rs 1,500, in about 5–7 working days.
Kochi PCC issuers: RPO Cochin, Kerala Police or an Indian Mission
Central Kerala PCCs come from one of these offices, and the route follows the office:
| Passport office PCC | Regional Passport Office Kochi (Cochin) at Panampilly Nagar, which covers Ernakulam, Thrissur, Kottayam, Alappuzha, Idukki, Palakkad and Lakshadweep |
|---|---|
| Passport Seva Kendras / POPSKs | Passport Seva Kendras at Aluva and Tripunithura in Kochi, and in Alappuzha, Kottayam and Thrissur, Post Office Passport Seva Kendras in towns such as Chengannur, Kattappana and Palakkad |
| Police station / district police certificate | Kerala Police Thuna citizen portal – a police clearance certificate from Thuna, or a signed and sealed certificate from your police station |
| Living abroad | Kochi residents already working in the Gulf, Europe or elsewhere can get a PCC from the Indian Embassy or Consulate there; it is also apostilled directly by the MEA. |
What matters for a PCC from Kochi
- A Passport Seva PCC for an Ernakulam address comes from RPO Kochi, which the Passport Seva website still lists as RPO Cochin. Both names mean the same office, and the PCC goes directly to the MEA.
- Seafarers and port workers from Kochi often need a PCC for a foreign employer. Ask the employer whether it wants an apostille, an attestation or simply a recent PCC, and tell us when you send it.
- A certificate from an Ernakulam police station or through Thuna may be in Malayalam, or in both Malayalam and English. We apostille it as issued and can then translate it into English, German or another language.
- Nurses from Kochi, Kottayam and Alappuzha heading to the UK, Ireland or New Zealand often send the PCC together with a nursing degree for apostille. One courier covers both, and we track them together.
- Kerala passports sometimes show a house name as the surname, while police records use the father’s name. Compare the PCC with the passport and have any difference corrected before we apostille the certificate.
PCC apostille process for Kochi: three routes
Every PCC held by a resident of Kochi comes from one of three places, and the place decides the route to the MEA apostille.
Passport office PCC
Issued through Passport Seva by RPO Kochi. 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 Kochi now living abroad, the PCC issued by an Indian Embassy or Consulate goes straight to the MEA apostille. Usually 2–4 working days.
From Kochi 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 Kochi 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 Kochi by Blue Dart or another secure courier.
Time from Kochi
A tracked courier from Kochi, Aluva or Kakkanad to our Delhi office usually takes two to four days. Once it reaches us the apostille takes the working days shown below, and Blue Dart returns the PCC to Ernakulam in about the same time.
- 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 Kochi
| 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 Kochi
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 Kochi
Is the PCC apostille possible from Kochi without travelling?
Yes. Courier the original PCC with a passport copy from Kochi or anywhere in Ernakulam district to our Delhi office. We get the MEA apostille and send the certificate back by Blue Dart or another secure courier. You do not need to come to Delhi.
What is the total charge for a Kochi PCC apostille?
Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500 for a Passport Seva PCC, covering the Rs 50 MEA fee, the bank draft and our service. A police station or Thuna PCC costs a fixed Rs 1,500, as notary and SDM attestation are added in Delhi. Courier is charged separately.
My PCC came from RPO Cochin. How many days does the MEA apostille take?
Usually 2 to 3 working days from the day it reaches our Delhi office. Courier from Kochi adds two to four days each way. A PCC issued by RPO Cochin needs no notary or SDM step, so it is the quickest of the three routes.
My police certificate was issued by an Ernakulam Rural police station. Can it be apostilled?
Yes. We arrange notary and SDM attestation in Delhi first, then the MEA apostille. A police station or SP office PCC takes about 5 to 7 working days and costs a fixed Rs 1,500. Courier from Kochi and back is charged separately.
Can INFINITYGRO apply for a Kerala Police PCC on my behalf?
No. We do not apply for a PCC through Thuna, a police station or Passport Seva, and we do not arrange or speed up police verification. We start work only after you have received the certificate and need it apostilled or attested.
A New Zealand employer cannot read my Malayalam PCC. What should I do?
The MEA apostille does not change the language, so the employer will need a translation. INFINITYGRO can translate the apostilled PCC into English or any other language and send the translation back to you with the original. Tell us which language the employer wants.
I have a job in Abu Dhabi. How is my Kochi PCC processed?
Not with an apostille. The UAE is outside the Apostille Convention, so the PCC needs MEA attestation followed by online UAE Embassy legalisation; UAE MOFA attestation is no longer needed. Qatar, Kuwait and Egypt also need MEA attestation and their embassy’s stamp.
My husband is in Ireland. Can I send his PCC from Kochi?
Yes. Courier his original PCC with a copy of his passport to our Delhi office. When the apostille is done, we return it to you in Kochi or courier it to him in Ireland, whichever suits his visa timeline better.
Get your Kochi 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