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Police Clearance Certificates

This service is for: Individuals needing an official SAPS paper clearance certificate for emigration, visas, or foreign employment.
Apply for A Police Clearance Certificate

What you get

  • Official SAPS Certificate (Hardcopy)

    • Expected turnaround

    Approximately 4 – 6 weeks

    Pricing

    R690 (ex. VAT + SAPS & Courier Costs)
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    Use this check when

  • International travel, immigration/emigration, foreign visa applications, overseas employment, work permits, residency, adoption, or where an authority specifically requires an original SAPS Police Clearance Certificate.

    • Do NOT use this check for:

  • When only a fast local criminal record screening result is required and an electronic fingerprint-based Police Clearance Report is accepted.

    • Requirements

  • Completed application documentation
  • Hardcopy fingerprints
  • Valid ID/passport
  • Supporting documents where applicable.

    • Fast-Track Your Police Clearance Certificate with CSI Africa

    Gain peace of mind and meet your legal requirements swiftly with CSI Africa’s Police Clearance Certificate Service. Simply obtain your fingerprint set from the South African Police Service (SAPS) and leave the rest to us. Our seamless liaison with SAPS ensures a speedy 6-8 week processing time, compared to the usual bureaucratic delays.

    • We manage the entire application process
    • Quick 6 - 8 week turnaround (compared to applying directly from SAPS)

    For Employment

    Speed up your job application process with our expedited service. Employers in some countries trust a Police Clearance Certificate to vet potential hires, making it an essential document for securing your overseas dream job.

    For Immigration

    Planning to move abroad? Our quick Police Clearance Certificate service helps you meet visa requirements in a timely manner, smoothing out your immigration process.

    For Adoption

    Ensure a seamless adoption process by providing a swift and trustworthy Police Clearance Certificate, showcasing your suitability as a responsible guardian.

    Easy steps to get your police Clearance Certificate

    • Complete the form below

      Complete the form below to request an application form. We'll send you the application form along with a short list of required supporting documents we'll need to process your application.

    • Get your fingerprints

      Go to your nearest South African Police Service (SAPS) station and have your fingerprints taken.

    • Send them to us

      Use your favourite courier service to get your fingerprints delivered straight to our front door.

    Do you need a Police Clearance Certificate?

    A Police Clearance Certificate is issued by the South Africa Police Service (SAPS). It contains details of convictions and pending cases as listed in the SAPS system. It provides data on criminal offenses, associated case numbers, dates, and court decisions. Police Clearance Certificates are required for travel/immigration purposes, adoption, and in some cases for employment.

    Just need a quick criminal record check?

    If you’re applying for SACE or NCR membership, or just need a document indicating the presence or absence of a criminal record, a Police Clearance Report could be more suited. With Police Clearance Reports the SAPS database is searched for fingerprints matching those of the applicant. Matching records might include data on past convictions or ongoing cases linked to those fingerprints. Turnaround time: 1 hour.

    Apply for a Police Clearance Report instead

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