Switzerland is a good country for travel, education, work or even business for Indians. Many Indians are staying in Switzerland since a long time. When some Indian passport holders are staying in Switzerland for more than six (06) months and require Police Clearance Certificate (PCC), then they have to obtain it from there only. No Criminal Record Certificate (NCR) or Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) is a vital record as far as someone’s legal background is concerned. Switzerland is an HCC Country as such the PCC Apostille from MEA, Govt. of India is needed.
When an Indian holding a passport issued in India and staying in Switzerland for more than six months then they are eligible to obtain a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) or No Criminal Record Certificate from two sources. Someone can get it from the Government of Switzerland or from the Embassy / Diplomatic Mission of India in Switzerland. If the PCC has issued by Govt. of Switzerland and needs to use in Switzerland, then there is no requirement of any Attestation of Apostille.
On the other hand, if the Police Clearance Certificate / PCC has issued from Indian High Commission / Diplomatic Mission of India in Switzerland, then it will Apostille from India for use in Switzerland or any HCC Country further. The Indian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), Switzerland issued PCC Apostille will complete by Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Guwahati centres in India.