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Generally, the PCC processing time in India takes 6-8 weeks after the police verification. The time involves the police taking to send the report to the Regional Passport Office (RPO) and the time taken by RPO to upload the information into the system, which typically takes another 7-10 days. Additionally, if your current passport report in police verification is clear, you can get the PCC on the same day.

Yes, a PCC from India for Canadian citizenship is generally required, specifically if the individual has lived in India for a specific time. Additionally, the PCC requirement from India for Canadian citizenship applies to adults who are 18 years or older.

To get a Police Clearance Certificate from India, you need to visit the official site of the Passport Seva Online Portal. The process includes creating an account on the site, filling out an online application form, and then booking an appointment at the Regional Passport Office (RPO) or Passport Seva Kendra (PSK). With this, after completing the online application procedure and paying the fee, you need to visit the RPO or PSK office with original documents to complete the PCC process. Additionally, you can also apply for PCC from India through Visament, under expert guidance.

The Indian PCC processing time in Canada may vary depending on the individual circumstances and document requirements. However, generally it takes 8 weeks to process after police verification. This involves the time for Indian officials to conduct the applicant verification and the Consulate to issue the certificate after getting a clear background report.

To apply for a PCC for India from Canada, you need to visit the official site of the Passport Seva Online Portal. First, you need to create an account to begin the application process, after that, fill out the application form, submit the required documents, pay the fees, and book an appointment at the BLS International Service Center. Additionally, on the appointment day, along with the required documents and printed application form, you need to visit the application center. With this, to ease the whole process, you can apply for your India PCC through Visament.

An Indian Police Clearance Certificate is usually valid for six months in Canada for immigration purposes. It means that the PCC should be issued not more than 6 months before the visa application submission date to Canada.

To apply for an Indian PCC, you need to select your Indian PCC application, fill in all the details in your Indian PCC application form, like personal details, contact number, and email address. And you need to pay the required fees for the Indian police clearance certificate for Australia Immigration. Attach all the required documents for the PCC application form, and after the experts review your application, they will send your Indian PCC application form to immigration authorities on your behalf for further processing and wait for visa application approval.

For an Indian PCC application, you need to wait for 39-40 days. Which also depends on the application details and document attachments.

Our Visament team will send your application to the Immigration authorities, and after the approval, our Visament team will deliver your Indian PCC via Email and by Post.

No, the Indian PCC does not have an expiry date. But it is only valid for 6 months.

To track the status of your PCC application, you need to visit the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK), and click on the “Track application Status” after entering the 13-digit file number and date of birth. Then you can click “Track status” to get real-time updates of your PCC application.

The documents you need for the Indian PCC application in Australia are the Indian Police Clearance Certificate application form, Indian Passport, address proof, such as a Utility bill or a Lease agreement, proof of fee payment, two recent photographs, and a Personal Particular Form.

Yes, you can apply for an Indian PCC multiple times. But you have to submit your documents and pay fees and it also depends on the country's purpose and its requirements for Australia and other countries.

Yes, Minors can apply for an Indian Police Clearance Certificate with their guardian or parents. For the minor PCC, you need to submit some of the documents, like proof of address or a valid passport.

To enter Thailand, foreign travelers need to fill out a Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) before their arrival. The card is a replacement for the old TMK paper form. It is mandatory for all non-Thai citizens to have this card before they visit the country.

Yes, from May 1, 2025, an arrival card has become mandatory for all foreign travelers who are visiting Thailand, regardless of your travel mode (air, land, or sea) and your traveling purpose, whether it is for business, tourism, or long-term stay in the country.

To enter Thailand if you are from a visa-free country like India, you are required to have your valid passport and Thailand Digital Arrival Card, and if you are from countries that require a visa to enter Thailand then along with these documents.

The new entry rule for Thailand is the launch of the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) that replaces the traditional paperwork application. From May 2025 onwards, foreign travelers, whether they are from visa-free countries or another, need to have a TDAC card to enter Thailand no matter for what purpose and from which travel mode they are coming from.

There is no fee for the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC). You can apply for the card for free using the official immigration website of the country or a mobile app. The online system of the Digital Arrival Card is the same as the entry process for countries like Singapore and Malaysia.

To fill out a Thailand Digital Arrival Card, visit the official site of TDAC, click on new application, provide the requested details such as your name, passport number, accommodation details, traveling purpose, and entry port. After that, upload a clear picture of the bio page of your passport, cross-check all the information, and submit the form.