UAE Modifies India's PCC Attestation Regulations: Original Certificate Now necessary
Applying from India for PCC attestation in the UAE? The original PCC from an Indian Regional Passport Office, MEA attestation, and submission via VFS Global are now required by the UAE Embassy.
Do not bring a copy of your Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) if you intend to get it authenticated for usage in the United Arab Emirates. The original PCC must now be sent to the UAE Embassy and Consulates in India as part of the attestation procedure via VFS Global.
Indian passport holders who seek for jobs, permanent residence, or other long-term reasons in the UAE that call for a PCC attestation are impacted by the amendment. There could be delays or an application rejection if any of the additional conditions are not met.
Things You Must Know
Before submitting their PCC for attestation, Indian applicants must now fulfill all of the following requirements:
When you visit VFS Global, make sure you have the original Police Clearance Certificate (PCC).
In India, a Regional Passport Office (RPO) must issue the PCC.
PCCs issued outside of India won't be accepted.
The Ministry of External Affairs must first testify to the paper (MEA).
Only VFS Global, the UAE's approved service provider in India, may submit the original PCC.
The most significant difference for many applicants is that PCCs issued abroad are no longer accepted for this procedure. Before beginning the attestation process, Indians who got a PCC while residing overseas might now need to obtain a new certificate from an Indian Regional Passport Office.
This is indicative of a broader trend. More focus is being placed by authorities on the authenticity of documents, which means that incomplete or alternative paperwork are becoming less acceptable.
Why It's Important for Indians
With regular flights from cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kochi, and Kozhikode, the UAE continues to be one of the most sought-after travel destinations for Indian professionals. Before scheduling an appointment, anyone getting ready for work visa or residence-related papers should confirm that their PCC satisfies these requirements.
Travunited Take:
Because it clarifies which PCCs are appropriate, we think this modification is useful. To prevent needless delays and follow-up visits, I advise reviewing each document before to your VFS consultation.
