Overview
A Police Clearance Certificate is issued by the Criminal
Record Bureau, (CRB) Vatican City. In Vatican City, a centralized database of
criminal record information is maintained at the Criminal Records Bureau. PCC
Certifying that the applicant has never partaken in any criminal activity that
led to the involvement of the (CRB) Vatican City, and is also required when a
person applies for an immigration status to other countries. Person applying
for Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) are required to state the period of stay
in Vatican City. Documentary proof of stay is to be provided. First Entry and
Last Exit date STAMP is also required. All pages of VISA (Colour Copy). It
is issued to any individual who reside more than 6 months in Vatican City.
Procedure of
Getting Clearance Certificate
Completed application form: Ensure all sections
are completed in BLOCK CAPITALS and in black ink, original signatures are
required throughout. Scanned or facsimile signatures will not be accepted. A
set of 10 fingerprint impressions* taken by a qualified fingerprint officer at
our lab. The original of the fingerprints must be posted with your completed
application form. The current processing time is 3 to 4 weeks for PCC. The
certificates will be posted to the forwarding address as indicated by the
applicants in the application. Note: Nearest Vatican consulate or Embassy does
not issue Police Clearance Certificate for Vatican City.
Documents
required for PCC
- A letter stating the reason for requesting a Police Clearance
Certificate. The letter should contain: name of applicant, parents’ name, date
and place of birth, the reason for applying the certificate, contact
information, nationality, marital status, and purpose for the certificate
request
- Fully completed application form: Ensure all sections are
completed in BLOCK CAPITALS and in black ink, original signatures are required
throughout
- Copy of your passport. Clearly showing passport photo, personal
information including expiry date, nationality, extension pages if applicable
and signature
- Proof of residence in Vatican City, such as identity documents
issued in Vatican City
- Documentary proof stating that the applicant was on work permit or
not at the claimed time duration for PCC .(if applicable)
- Two proofs of your current address. Official correspondence
showing your name and address both dated within the last 6 months
- Two recent coloured passport size photographs (Approximately 45mm
x 35mm)
- A detailed covering letter stating the period of stay in Vatican
City and need for the said certificate or Schedule of background declaration
(Address, Applicant)
- Third party representatives must also enclose: Copy of
Photographic ID of self, and applicant being represent
Processing Time
We
will give the original certificate in 1 month under normal mode of processing.
(The processing time will
increases if a person was ever charged by the police)
Processing Fee
Applicable
Fee
Payment is non-refundable once the application
is processed.
Police Certificate Issuing Authority
Ufficio del Casellario Guidiziale della Procura della Republica
Piazzale Clodio, Vatican City 00100
Rome
Address of Embassy in India
Vatican Apostolic Nunciature
50-C, Niti Marg
Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021
India
Check-list of Documents
Before
leaving our office please ensure that documents in order-
- Card Scan Required Information Form
- Fingerprint Form (or similar fingerprint form)
- Two recent Passport size Photograph
- Third Party Consent Form (if required)
- Copies of two identification documents
- Payment form