PCC Apostille in Odisha
PCC apostille in Odisha for a job, study place or residence visa abroad. Courier the police clearance certificate you already hold from Cuttack, Rourkela, Sambalpur or Berhampur to our Delhi office; we get the MEA apostille and return it to you by Blue Dart.
PCC apostille in Odisha: quick answer
PCC apostille in Odisha is the MEA apostille on a Police Clearance Certificate issued to an Odisha resident. It makes the PCC valid in Hague Convention countries such as Germany, the USA or Saudi Arabia without a separate embassy stamp. We handle the apostille in Delhi, and the original can be couriered from any district of Odisha.
Odisha is served by the Regional Passport Office in Bhubaneswar. A Passport Seva PCC from RPO Bhubaneswar goes straight to the MEA and is usually ready in 2–3 working days for Rs 1,000–1,500 all-inclusive. A certificate signed by a police station or SP office first needs notary and SDM attestation in Delhi, which we arrange, at Rs 1,500 fixed and about 5–7 working days.
Odisha PCC issuers: RPO Bhubaneswar, Passport Seva centres and Odisha Police
Across Odisha, a PCC normally comes from one of these offices, and the issuer fixes the route:
| Passport office PCC | Regional Passport Office Bhubaneswar, which covers all districts of Odisha, from Mayurbhanj and Balasore in the north to Koraput and Malkangiri in the south |
|---|---|
| Passport Seva Kendras / POPSKs | Passport Seva Kendra Bhubaneswar, Post Office Passport Seva Kendras in towns such as Cuttack, Rourkela, Sambalpur, Berhampur, Balasore and Puri |
| Police station / district police certificate | Odisha Police Citizen Portal – its Character Certificate Request service, or a signed and sealed certificate from your police station or district SP office |
| Living abroad | People from Odisha working in the Gulf, Europe 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 Odisha
- A Passport Seva PCC from anywhere in Odisha names RPO Bhubaneswar as the issuing office. Check that it carries the officer’s signature and seal and that your passport number is printed correctly.
- A character certificate from a police station in Ganjam, Balasore or Sambalpur may be partly in Odia. Destination countries usually want an English or local-language translation, which INFINITYGRO can prepare after the apostille.
- Odia surnames often have more than one spelling, such as Mohapatra or Mahapatra, Sahoo or Sahu. The PCC must use the same spelling and name order as your passport, or the employer may reject it.
- If your certificate came from the Odisha Police citizen portal rather than Passport Seva, send us a photo first. We confirm on WhatsApp whether it can go through the notary and SDM route before the MEA apostille.
- If your overseas job also needs an engineering degree, diploma or nursing certificate apostilled, send it with the PCC in one courier and we process the documents together.
PCC apostille process for Odisha: three routes
Every PCC held by a resident of Odisha 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 Bhubaneswar. 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 Odisha now living abroad, the PCC issued by an Indian Embassy or Consulate goes straight to the MEA apostille. Usually 2–4 working days.
From Odisha 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 Odisha 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 Odisha by Blue Dart or another secure courier.
Time from Odisha
A tracked courier from Cuttack, Rourkela, Sambalpur or Berhampur to our Delhi office usually takes two to four days. Once your PCC arrives, the apostille takes the working days listed below, and the Blue Dart return to Odisha takes roughly the same.
- 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 Odisha 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 Odisha
| 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 Odisha
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 Odisha
I am in Rourkela. Can the PCC apostille be done without a Delhi visit?
Yes. Courier the original PCC and a copy of your passport from Rourkela or any Odisha district to our Delhi office. We complete the MEA apostille and send it back by Blue Dart or another secure courier, so you never need to travel.
How much is a PCC apostille in Odisha?
Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500 all-inclusive for a Passport Seva PCC, covering the Rs 50 MEA fee, the bank draft and our service. A police station or SP office certificate is a fixed Rs 1,500 because it also needs notary and SDM attestation. Courier is extra.
My PCC is from RPO Bhubaneswar. How long will the apostille take?
A passport office PCC goes straight to the MEA, so it is usually apostilled in 2 to 3 working days after it reaches us. From Odisha, add about two to four days of courier in each direction, so allow for both legs.
Can a character certificate from the SP office in Ganjam district be apostilled?
Yes. A certificate signed by a police station or SP office in Ganjam, or any other Odisha district, is first notarised and attested by the SDM in Delhi. We arrange both steps and then file it for the MEA apostille: about 5 to 7 working days, Rs 1,500 fixed.
Will you apply for my character certificate on the Odisha Police portal?
No. INFINITYGRO does not apply for, issue or speed up a PCC, character certificate or police verification. Those remain with the passport office and the police. We only apostille or attest a certificate you already hold, from any Odisha district.
My certificate is in Odia. Can you translate it?
Yes. The MEA apostilles the certificate in the language it is written in. If the embassy or employer wants it in English or another language, INFINITYGRO can translate the Odia text and return the translation with your apostilled PCC in the same courier.
Which stamp does a PCC from Odisha need for Kuwait or the UAE?
Not an apostille. Kuwait, Qatar and the UAE need PCC attestation: MEA attestation followed by legalisation at their embassy. For the UAE this is now MEA attestation and online UAE Embassy legalisation only, with no UAE MOFA step. Tell us the country before you send the PCC.
Can a relative in Cuttack send my PCC while I am outside India?
Yes. A relative can courier the original PCC with a copy of your passport. We return the apostilled certificate to them in Cuttack, or to your address abroad if you prefer. Share their phone number so the courier can reach them.
Get your Odisha 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