‘Much-needed relief’: India on Saudi’s authorities clearance exemption for visa

Updated on Nov 18, 2022 06: 13 AM IST India-Saudi Arabia relations have actually reinforced substantially over the previous couple of years consisting of in political, security, energy, trade, financial investment, health, food security, cultural and defence fields. Saudi Arabia revealed that the Kingdom will excuse Indian residents from sending a PCC for visa function.( Reuters/ File) The Indian objective in Saudi Arabia on Thursday invited Saudi Arabia’s choice to exempt Indian nationals from sending Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) to get a visa for taking a trip to the nation. The embassy stated that the exemption will supply much-needed relief to over 2 million Indian nationals residing in Saudi Arabia. “Embassy of India invites this statement and thanks Government of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for its choice to exempt Indian Nationals from submission of Police Clearance Certificate (PCC). It will supply much required relief to over 2 million strong Indian neighborhood in KSA,” the Indian objective in Saudi Arabia tweeted. A cops clearance certificate is a file that Indian nationals, going to travel for work, property status, or long-lasting visa, require to obtain if needed by the visa procedure of the location nation. The file assists to information the rap sheet of the resident. Saudi Arabia previously revealed that the Kingdom will excuse Indian residents from sending a PCC for visa functions, including that the choice was taken as a part of efforts to additional enhance the relations in between the 2 nations. “In view of the strong relations and tactical collaboration in between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of India, the Kingdom has actually chosen to exempt Indian nationals from sending a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC), the Saudi Embassy in New Delhi stated in a declaration. “The PCC will no longer need Indian residents to get a visa for taking a trip to Saudi Arabia. This choice has actually been taken as a part of the efforts of the 2 nations to enhance their relations even more. The Embassy values the contribution of over 2 million Indian residents living quietly in the Kingdom,” the declaration checked out. India-Saudi Arabia relations have actually enhanced significantly over the previous couple of years consisting of in political, security, energy, trade, financial investment, health, food security, cultural and defence fields. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Follow the most recent breaking news and advancements from India and all over the world with Hindustan Times’ newsdesk. From politics and policies to the economy and the environment, from regional problems to nationwide occasions and worldwide affairs, we’ve got you covered. Register for our finest newsletters
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