PCC Apostille in Surat
PCC apostille in Surat for a job, study or residence visa abroad. Courier the police clearance certificate you already hold from Surat city, Bardoli, Olpad or Kamrej; we get the MEA apostille in Delhi and send it back to Surat by Blue Dart.
PCC apostille in Surat: quick answer
PCC apostille in Surat means the MEA apostille on a Police Clearance Certificate held by a person from Surat city or Surat district, so that a Hague Convention country accepts the certificate without an embassy step. Surat has its own Regional Passport Office, but the apostille is a separate MEA step that we complete in Delhi. You do not need to travel: the PCC reaches us by courier.
A Passport Seva PCC from RPO Surat goes straight to the MEA. It usually takes 2–3 working days and costs Rs 1,000–1,500 all-inclusive. A PCC from a city police station or the rural SP office needs notary and SDM attestation in Delhi first; we arrange this for a fixed Rs 1,500, and it takes about 5–7 working days.
Surat PCCs: RPO Surat at Umra, local Passport Seva centres and police stations
Surat is one of only two cities in Gujarat with a Regional Passport Office, so most Passport Seva PCCs here are signed in the city itself.
| Passport office PCC | Regional Passport Office Surat at Umra, which covers Surat City, Surat Rural, Navsari, Valsad, Tapi, Dang and Narmada |
|---|---|
| Passport Seva Kendras / POPSKs | Passport Seva Kendra Surat, Post Office Passport Seva Kendras in Bardoli, Navsari, Valsad and Rajpipla |
| Police station / district police certificate | Your local police station or district SP office – a signed and sealed police clearance or character certificate |
| Living abroad | Surat residents working in Belgium, the Gulf, Africa or elsewhere get their PCC from the Indian Embassy or Consulate there; it goes straight to the MEA. |
What matters for a PCC from Surat
- A Passport Seva PCC from Surat should name RPO Surat as the issuing office. If you moved to Surat recently and applied from an earlier address, it may name another RPO; the route to the MEA stays the same.
- Diamond and textile traders from Surat moving to Belgium or elsewhere in Europe for a longer stay may need a PCC for a residence permit. Check first whether the destination takes an apostille or needs embassy legalisation.
- A certificate from a police station in Olpad, Kamrej or Mandvi is often written in Gujarati. It is apostilled as issued, and we can add an English or other translation if the embassy or employer asks for one.
- Check that the surname on your PCC is spelt exactly as in your passport. A family or community name used on one document but not on the other can lead to a query at the embassy.
- If you are leaving with a spouse or children, each adult needs their own PCC and apostille. Send the originals together with any marriage or birth certificates, and we track them as one order.
PCC apostille process for Surat: three routes
Every PCC held by a resident of Surat 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 Surat. 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 Surat now living abroad, the PCC issued by an Indian Embassy or Consulate goes straight to the MEA apostille. Usually 2–4 working days.
From Surat 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 Surat 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 Surat by Blue Dart or another secure courier.
Time from Surat
A tracked courier from Surat, Bardoli or Kamrej to our Delhi office normally takes two to four days. The MEA apostille then takes the working days below, and the Blue Dart return to Surat takes roughly the same time again.
- 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 Surat
| 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 Surat
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 Surat
Can I hand my PCC to the Surat passport office for the apostille?
No. The passport office in Umra issues the PCC; the apostille is a separate MEA step. Courier the original PCC with a passport copy to our Delhi office instead. We get the apostille done and send the certificate back to Surat by Blue Dart or another secure courier.
How much is the PCC apostille fee for someone in Surat?
Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500 all-inclusive for a passport office PCC, covering the Rs 50 MEA fee, the bank draft and our service. A police station or SP office PCC is a fixed Rs 1,500 because it also needs notary and SDM attestation. Courier both ways is charged separately.
I hold a PCC from RPO Surat. What is the turnaround?
A PCC signed by RPO Surat goes straight to the MEA and is usually apostilled within 2 to 3 working days of reaching our office. Courier from Surat to Delhi adds two to four days, and the return takes about the same.
My PCC is from a police station in Bardoli. What changes?
A police station or Surat Rural SP office certificate needs two extra steps before the apostille: notary attestation and SDM attestation in Delhi. We arrange both and then submit it to the MEA. Plan for about 5 to 7 working days and a fixed Rs 1,500.
Can you get a PCC issued for me in Surat?
No. A PCC is issued only by the passport office through Passport Seva or by the police, and we have no part in that or in police verification. We cannot speed it up either. Send it to us once you have the original.
Do I have to translate a Gujarati police certificate before sending it?
No. Send it as it is; the MEA apostilles the original document. If your destination wants it in English or another language, we prepare the translation after the apostille so that it covers the stamped certificate. INFINITYGRO translates into any language.
Is an apostille enough for a PCC going to Saudi Arabia from Surat?
Yes. Saudi Arabia is a member of the Apostille Convention, so the MEA apostille is enough for a PCC. The UAE, Qatar and Kuwait are different: they need MEA attestation and embassy legalisation. For the UAE that means online UAE Embassy legalisation after MEA attestation, without UAE MOFA.
My husband is already in Belgium. Can I send his PCC from Surat?
Yes. Courier his original PCC and a copy of his passport to our Delhi office. After the apostille we can return it to you in Surat or ship it straight to his address in Belgium. Belgium accepts the MEA apostille, so no embassy step is needed.
Get your Surat 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