How to obtain a police certificate - South Africa
Do I need to provide a police certificate when applying for permanent residence?
Yes.
How and where do I obtain one?
Local Requests
Applicants should apply in person at their local South African Police Service office. Applicants need to provide a completed application form, fingerprints taken by a recognized police authority, an identification document and the applicable fees. Please note that certificates from IDECO are NOT valid for immigration purposes and applicants should always request the standard RSA police clearance.
Non-Resident Requests
Applicants should provide a bank draft with a completed fingerprint chart bearing the official signature and the stamp of local police to:
South African Police Service
Criminal Investigation Department
Private Bag X308
Pretoria 0001
South Africa
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