Common Frequently Asked Questions

Payments can be made via credit/debit cards, internet banking, and SBI bank challans.

Indian police check the applicant's criminal record for visa or permanent residency applications. The certificate is issued after successful verification.

Minors can apply for a PCC only if required by the government of the foreign country.

Foreign nationals can get their PCC from the Foreigners Regional Registration Officer (FFRO) or the District Police. Indian missions may attest copies.

Yes, you can apply multiple times. You must provide the reason each time, such as long-term visas or job purposes.

Saudi Arabia does not require a PCC for Indian nationals traveling to the country, effective from 2022.

The PCC application form is available at your local police station or can be downloaded online from your state or territory police force website.

If rejected, check with the issuing authority for the reason. You may need to submit additional documents or details.

The cost typically ranges from INR 500 to 1000, depending on the issuing authority.

Yes, a PCC certificate is required for passport applications, especially for international travel, as it proves good character and meets the necessary criteria.

PCC is required for individuals with an Indian passport applying for long-term visas, immigration, employment, or residency abroad. It is not needed for those traveling on tourist visas.

Individuals who hold tourist visas by their side do not need to get PCC. It is an official document that the Indian Government or an Indian Police give to an individual who applied for it.

In terms of banking, PIO stands for Person of Indian Origin. It means a person who is a citizen of any country, except Bangladesh or Pakistan, but has ties to India, such as previously having an Indian passport or having Indian ancestry.

Any individual who was eligible to become an Indian citizen on or after January 26, 1950, belongs to any Indian territory after the 15th of August, 1947, or who is a child or grandchild of someone who meets these criteria is eligible to apply for an OCI card.

Yes, PIO cardholders can convert to OCI cardholders. As per the statement of the Ministry of Home Affairs, the existing PIO cardholders will automatically be considered as OCI cardholders, and if they want, they can apply for a separate OCI card.

Yes, an OCI (Overseas Citizens of India) can buy residential and commercial properties in India. However, they cannot purchase agricultural land, farmhouses, or plantation propertieis.