The Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) is issued by the Indian Consulate through BLS International and is used to verify that an individual has no criminal record in India.
It is commonly required for immigration and permanent residency (PR) applications, work permits or employment abroad, and long-term visa applications.
👥 Who Can Apply for PCC?
Indian passport holders living in Canada (on work permit, PR, student visa, etc.)
Indian-origin persons (former Indian citizens) may also be eligible in some cases
📋 Services Offered by BLS for PCC:
✓1. Application Support
- ●Guidance on required documents, help completing the PCC application form, and clarification of consulate-specific requirements
✓2. Form Filling
- ●BLS INDIA staff can assist with offline form completion https://consularhelpdesk.com/services or You can fill it by yourself using the passport seva portal https://portal3.passportindia.gov.in/Online/index.html
✓3. Courier Delivery
- ●Once PCC is issued by the Indian Consulate, BLS India Visa And Consular Services can courier the document to your address (if you opted for this service) /pickup-instructions
- ●Saves time and avoids the need to revisit the BLS office
📄 Documents Generally Required for PCC:
✓Required Documents
Indian Passport (original + photocopy) - Original passport only required if you fall under Ottawa Jurisdiction
Proof of Canadian status (PR card + Landing paper, Work Permit, Visitor Record, Study Permit, etc.)
Proof of address in Canada (e.g., driver's license, utility bill)
Application form (from Passport Seva Portal)
2 passport-size photographs
Declaration (if using someone else's address, e.g., staying with son/daughter)
Letter explaining the reason for PCC (optional but helpful)
⏰ Processing Time
Standard Processing
● 6 to 8 weeks (can vary based on police verification from India and consulate jurisdiction)
● Tatkal option is not available for PCC
📝 Steps to Apply
Visit Passport Seva Portal
Access the official portal to start your application
https://portal3.passportindia.gov.in/Register & Fill Application
Complete the PCC application form online
Download & Print Form
Download and print the filled form
Collect Documents
Gather all supporting documents
Track Status
Track via BLS tracking system