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What happens if passport police verification is not done?
On receipt of a clear report from the police, your file will be processed further for issue of a passport. In cases where the information regarding the criminal case had not been disclosed, a penalty will be imposed and the file cleared after the payment of penalty.
Which country need PCC?
The Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) is issued to Indian citizens looking to move to a foreign country for the purpose of employment, long term stay or residential stay. People travelling abroad on tourist visa cannot apply for PCC from Indian authorities.
For what purpose PCC is required?
Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) is issued to Indian Passport holders in case they have appped for Residential Status, Employment or Long term visa or for immigration. PCC cannot be issued for persons going abroad on Tourist Visa. Self-attested copy of Employment Contract with foreign employer.
How does police clearance work?
A police clearance certificate is a document issued by the SAPS Criminal Record and Crime Scene Management stating whether or not any criminal offence has been recorded against the person. It’s a document which provides confirmation of a person’s criminal status. When and how will the effects take place?
Does police visit home for passport verification?
Did you know that the police need not visit your house to complete the verification process if you are a passport applicant? The Regional Passport Office (RPO), Bengaluru has conveyed to the police that their personnel can submit verification reports without visiting the applicants.
Do we need to give money for police verification for passport?
The city police have asked passport applicants not to pay ‘tips’ to policemen (field officers) who visit them for conducting passport application verification. “Applicants need not fear of the policemen sending adverse police verification reports and blocking his passport if money it not paid to them.
How long it takes for police verification for passport?
between 2 weeks to 3 weeks
How is passport police verification done?
The verification is done by the police station under whose jurisdiction the applicant’s address falls. An officer verifies the details submitted in the application form such as the applicant’s name, age and address. This is done in person, with the officer visiting the address as mentioned in the application form.
How can I get police clearance online?
Here are the steps to get a police clearance online.
- Register for an Account via the National Police Clearance System.
- Set an Online Appointment.
- Pay For the Police Clearance Fee.
- Go to Your Selected Police Station.
Is it a crime to destroy a passport?
There is a section of the Immigration and Naturalization Act which talks about destroying passports; but that’s to stop unlawful immigrants from destroying their documents to try and evade deportation, not a US citizen disposing of an old passport because they’re worried about identity theft.
How long is a police clearance valid?
In general, police clearance certificates can be used for six (6) months from issuance. Keep in mind that a police clearance certificate does not contain details pertaining to validity; it is only issued with a date stamp. However, different countries place different validities on such documents.