Seattle

Police Clearance Certificate - For Foreign Nationals

Note:

  • Follow the two steps below to obtain a Police Clearance Certificate (for foreign nationals) from the Consulate.

Step 1) Prepare Supporting Documents


1.

Official Government Application Form (Click Here)

(Download, Fill and Sign the official government application form)

2.

Original Power of Attorney (Notarized)

  • Please Stick Applicant’s Photo at Last Page of Power of Attorney.

  • Applicant's Signature on PoA should match with the signature in the current valid passport.

  • 2 Witnesses should sign the POA

    Note: Witnesses can not be your Spouse or Blood Relatives.

3.

Notarized copy of the current passport (first and last pages)

4.

Notarized copy of proof of U.S. legal status showing a valid U.S. visa

5.

Notarized copy of proof of address in the U.S.

6.

Photocopy of the PoA Document (Make the copy only after the Notarization & Signing is done)

 

Step 2) Submit the Documents & Fees to VFS Global

Option 1: Book an appointment and visit the VFS Centre to submit your documents & Fees

To book an appointment with VFS (Click here)

VFS Global Seattle
1015 2nd Ave, Suite 804, Seattle, WA 98104

VFS Global Bellevue
14450 NE 29th Pl, Suite 117, Bellevue, WA 98007

VFS Global USA Customer care: +1 800 320 9625

Option 2: Pay Online & Submit the documents to VFS via Courier

Existing users: VFS – Sign In (Click here)
New users: VFS – Create Account (Click here)

Courier documents to VFS Global Seattle
1015 2nd Ave, Suite 804, Seattle, WA 98104

VFS Global USA Customer care: + 1 800 320 9625

FAQs on Police Clearance Certificate - For Foreign Nationals

Stage 1 – Submission

Follow the 2 steps mentioned above to submit the required documents to VFS Global (either in person or by mail).

Stage 2 – VFS Review

VFS Global reviews the documents. If the application is complete, VFS forwards the file to the Consulate.

(Note: If any documents are missing, VFS Global will notify the applicant by email. The applicant must submit the requested documents within 21 business days. Failure to do so will result in rejection of the application.)

Stage 3 – Consulate Processing

The Consulate verifies the application, processes it, and returns it to VFS Global.

Stage 4 – Closure

VFS Global closes the application and dispatches the processed documents to the applicant.

For any queries, you may contact VFS Global USA Customer Care at +1 800-320-9625

10 business days from the day application reaches the Consulate.

•    US Driving License OR

•    Utility Bill OR

•    Lease Agreement OR

•    State Identity Card OR

•    Mortgage Deed

•    Visa page of Passport (i.e. H1B, H4, L1, L2 etc.) OR

•    Green Card. OR

•    Employment Authorization Document (Work Permit) OR

•    I-797, I-140 or I-20

You may write to misc.seattle@mea.gov.in

 

Checklist for Police Clearance Certificate for Foreign Nationals

1.

Miscellaneous Application (Click Here)

2.

Original and Notarized Copy of: Passport and Address Proof of USA

3.

Fees: $40and $2 (Please issue 2 Separate Cashier's Checks/Money Orders)

Payee Name “Consulate General of India, Seattle”

Note: Personal Checks/Cash/Credit Cards/Debit Cards are not accepted.

FAQs on Police Clearance Certificate for Foreign Nationals

No. Question Proposed Answer
1. How can one apply for Police Clearance Certificate - For Foreign Nationals ?

Please go through the checklist above, and bring the Application with Supporting documents to the Consulate between 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
2. Does one need to make an appointment for Police Clearance Certificate - For Foreign Nationals ?

Applicants may walk into the Consulate on any working day as per below:
Timing for submitting the documents: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Timing for collection of the documents: Next day 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
3. What is the processing time for Police Clearance Certificate - For Foreign Nationals ?

One day (Next Day), for the application submitted in Person/over the counter.
4. Documents  valid as a proof of address/residence?

•    US Driving License OR

•    Utility Bill OR

•    Lease Agreement OR

•    State Identity Card OR

•    Mortgage Deed
5. Can Applicants send the documents to the Consulate by Post or Physical Mail ?

Yes, Applicants can send the Application with Supporting Documents Via Post or Physical Mail.

Please make sure all the documents you are sending are Notarized.

Please send a Self Addressed prepaid envelope/Label along with your application.
6. If I am sending my application via Physical Mail - Should I send my original Documents along?

No, For Physical Mail Applications - Please send all the supporting Documents Notarized.