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Police Clearance Certificate

Application for Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)

PCC is not exactly a Passport Service. PCC is a requirement of foreign governments for grant of immigration/ work/residence/family visa/permit. 

PCC can be issued only after receipt of a ‘Clear’ report from Police authorities in India. This process may take upto 8 weeks. Please note that there is no guarantee that PCC will be issued within the indicated time frame, as it is dependent on the receipt of a ‘Clear’ report from authorities in India. Thus, applicants should apply for PCC well in-advance. 

PCC for Indian Nationals

Steps to apply for PCC:-

Visit the https://mportal.passportindia.gov.in/gpsp 

Choose the country Argentina (listed under AMERICAS region)

Register by clicking on "Register" Link. It will prompt you to activate your registration by clicking on the link received in your registered e-mail ID.

Login with the registered login ID and Password on "User Login" link

In the Applicant Home Page, click select the appropriate category of service to be applied and file a new application

Applicants must upload photograph and a signature. Applications without the photograph and signature uploaded will not be processed. The photographs must comply with ICAO standards. Applicants are required to upload the documents in portal at the time of filling in the application. Read the instructions for the photographs and documents HERE. (Link for ICAO )

After successful submission of application, take a printout of the online submitted form, affix photo and append signature in the designated space on the application form.

Visit the Embassy of India, Buenos Aires along with required supporting documents

Document required for applying PCC

  1. Under normal circumstances, the following documents are required for applying to issue or re-issue an Indian passport:
  • Copy of Indian Passport 
  • Proof of address in Argentina 
  • Two photographs of 5x5 size with white background
  • Copy of visa/stay permit/MRE issued by the Government of Argentina
  • Copy of DNI
  • Copy of PAN Card (optional)
  • Copy of Aadhar Card (optional)

PCC for foreign nationals and foreign passport holders

Processing Time

PCC can be issued only after receipt of a ‘Clear’ report from Police authorities in India which is to be made available in the system by the concerned Passport office. This process may take 6-8 weeks. PCC can be issued earlier provided a ‘Clear’ report is received. Please note that there is no guarantee that PCC will be issued within the indicated time frame, as it is purely related to receipt of a ‘Clear’ report from authorities. After Police Verification, the report is sent by Police authorities for uploading purpose to the Regional Passport Office (RPO) concerned [applicant get to know at this stage that his police verification has been done], however, its transmission to RPO and its uploading by RPO in the system takes about 7-10 days.

Payment of Passport, Visa & Consular Fees

The Embassy of India in Buenos Aires will now only accept payments for Passport, Visa, and other Consular services via bank transfer. Cash payments at the counter are no longer accepted with immediate effect.

Bank Details for Transfer

Bank : Santander

Account Type: CC in Pesos
Account Number: 426-009076/4
CBU Number: 0720426920000000907640
Alias: CORONA.SALA.TROPA
Account Name (Razón Social): EMBAJA DE LA INDIA
CUIT/CUIL: 30690787411

Important Instructions for Bank Transfer

When making the payment, please ensure the following information is correctly entered:

  • Particulars: Your Surname/Name 
  • Code: Type of service (e.g. PASSPORT / OCI / VISA / PCC / RENUNCIATION / OTHERS)
  • Reference: Your Application File Number or ARN Number

Additional Guidelines

  • A printed copy of the payment confirmation must be submitted along with your application.
  • If applying for multiple services, please make separate payments for each, using different reference numbers.
  • Applications must be submitted to the Embassy within 7 working days of making the payment.

Fee structure attached ……

Track the status your PCC Application

The applicants can check the application status on the passport server by visiting the following link: Click Here

Note: Kindly note that there is no emergency PCC, hence, it is requested to apply for PCC well in advance to avoid any inconvenience. 

Please contact us at cons[dot]buenos[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in

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