Hi,
Today I got my PCC from PSK Bangalore (Sai Arcade - Bellandur). This post will be useful for Bangalore folks who are interested in getting their PCC.
Steps for getting PCC from PSK are as below:
1. Register yourself on passport.gov.in and create a login
2. Download e-form and fill it offline (This is the best way and recommended by Passport authority as well)
3. Login with your registered user and then click on Apply for PCC and upload the filled e-form.
4. After uploading, print the ARN (Application Receipt Number) - Make sure you check your details on the ARN - In case of any mistake, correct the offline form and re-upload.
**** Do not pay online and schedule appointment as PCC applicants can walk-in between 9:30AM and 11:30 on working days ******
On the day you visit PSK, carry the following:
a) Present address proof (Only required if your present address is different from passport address - for me it was the same so I didn't need this)
b) Passport Original and self attested copy
c) Proof of why PCC is required - ***Many PCC applicants were sent back without a proper document explaining why PCC is required. I carried with me the document checklist IMM5612 print out since I haven't yet received my PER. You may also carry local VO cover letter asking for PCC if you have it at this point.
d) Self-written letter to Passport Office, Bangalore, stating the purpose of issuing PCC - I wrote that it is needed for my Canada PR application
On the day of visiting PSK:
1. Try to reach PSK by 9AM (latest) to avoid rush
2. Once inside show all documents to the counter at ground floor and you will be given a token
3. You will then have to go to the inner hall where your token will be called (A counters) - Here you pay your PCC fees (INR 500 per applicant) and photo and fingerprints are taken.
4. You then wait for your token to be called by APO or C counter (also referred as Granting Zone) - This took me 4 hours due to lack of passport officers present (I suppose most of them were on vacation with the long weekend starting tomorrow). I was first called to APO who checked my passport and then sent me to C counter (another wait of 1 hour).
5. At C counter, my passport and file was taken and 2 copies of PCC was issued instantaneously. A stamp was also put on my passport stating PCC Issued for Canada. If your address is different from passport address, then at this stage the officer would inform you that further police verification will happen and only then PCC will be given.
Hope this helps! It took me around 6 hours so plan your day accordingly. My wife also applied for her PCC along with me and her case moved along at the same pace.
Cheers.
.... Thank God......
