Regarding PCC from India

[jayshah1983]

Hi all,

My wife and I are applying for Tier 2 general visa from India. We are currently in UK on Tier 5 and will be going to India in a few weeks to begin the process.
One of the documents is a PCC from India.
We have been living in Mumbai since 2012 after marriage but prior to that my wife was residing in Bengaluru. We are trying to apply for the PCC at local police service via authority letter to family back in India who can submit documents at local police station The passport seva kendra option requires us to be present personally which will delay our visa application.

Does she require PCC from Police services of Mumbai and Bengaluru?

[ssavcn]

You need it for the previous 10 years. I don't think Indian PCC taken locally in India is centralised so yes, it is best to take it from both places. Do check the procedure for making an online application through the Indian High Commission. If you do it through the latter route, you will get a centralised PCC that will cover her stay in both cities.

[yash_d]

Hi, I am in a similar situation and want to confirm if PCC issued by the Indian High commission,UK will suffice? Or do i need to apply from India only?

Thanks!

[amit_b290]

Hi guys!

I'm a doctor switching from Tier 5 to Tier 2 general UK visa. I'm going to India to apply for this switch.
How was your experience getting the PCC?
Did you get it from India? How long did it take?

I have submitted an application with my passport at vfs global Hounslow office to get it done in the UK but the guy at desk said it may take 30 days! I told him the website says 7-8 days and he said website is incorrect.
I'm thinking of recalling the application and getting the passport as I have to travel to India in 2 weeks.

How did your PCC thing go?

Thanks

Amit