Indian citizens will no longer need police clearance certificate (PCC) for obtaining Saudi visa, the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia has announced. The embassy said that the exemption will provide much-needed relief to over 2 million Indian nationals living in Saudi Arabia.
According to Hindustan Times, Embassy of India welcomes this announcement and thanks the Government of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for its decision to exempt Indian National from submission of Police Clearance Certificate (PCC).
The decision was taken as a part of the efforts of the two countries to further strengthen their relations.
The move to do away with police clearance for visas will improve application processing speed, easier management by tour firms and one less document for tourists to carry.
Saudi Arabia Visa: Indians no longer need PCC
In view of the strong relations and strategic partnership between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of India, the Kingdom has decided to exempt the Indian nationals from submitting a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC), Saudi Embassy in New Delhi tweeted.
In view of the strong relations and strategic partnership between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of India, the Kingdom has decided to exempt the Indian nationals from submitting a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC). pic.twitter.com/LPvesqLlPR
— Saudi Embassy in New Delhi (@KSAembassyIND) November 17, 2022
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