If you are living in Australia and need a South African Police Clearance Certificate, you do not necessarily need to travel back to South Africa to obtain one.
Certificate Assistance helps South Africans and other applicants living in Australia obtain their South African Police Clearance Certificates. We manage the South African processing on your behalf while you remain in Australia.
South African Police Clearance Certificate from Australia
A South African Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) is an official document issued by the South African Police Service (SAPS). It records whether an individual has a criminal record recorded by SAPS at the time the certificate is issued.
People living in Australia may require a South African Police Clearance Certificate for immigration, visa, residency, citizenship, employment or other official purposes.
If an Australian authority has requested a South African Police Clearance Certificate from you, the certificate generally needs to be obtained from South Africa.
What Do You Need to Apply?
To assist with your South African Police Clearance Certificate application from Australia, Certificate Assistance requires:
- Copies of your identification documents
- Your original fingerprints
Because the original fingerprints are required for processing, they will need to be sent to us in South Africa.
Please contact us before sending your documents so that we can confirm the requirements and provide the correct delivery instructions.
Getting Your Fingerprints Taken in Australia
Your fingerprints must be taken properly on an appropriate fingerprint form.
When arranging your fingerprints in Australia, explain that they are required for a South African Police Clearance Certificate application.
Once your fingerprints have been taken, the original fingerprint document must be sent to us for processing in South Africa.
Do not send your only original documents without first confirming the requirements and delivery details with us.
How Long Does a South African Police Clearance Take?
Our current processing lead time for a South African Police Clearance Certificate is approximately 8–10 business days.
This lead time relates to our processing service and should be considered separately from international courier or delivery times between Australia and South Africa.
Processing times can also be affected by circumstances outside our control, so clients should apply as early as possible where a certificate is required for a visa, immigration application or other deadline.
Can I Apply While Living in Australia?
Yes. You can arrange your South African Police Clearance Certificate while living in Australia.
Certificate Assistance works with clients who are outside South Africa. Once we have received the required documentation and original fingerprints, we can handle the South African processing on your behalf.
This means you do not have to travel to South Africa simply to manage the Police Clearance Certificate application.
Why Use Certificate Assistance?
Dealing with South African documentation while living overseas can be difficult, particularly when original documents and fingerprints are involved.
Certificate Assistance provides a straightforward process for clients in Australia. We confirm what is required, receive your documentation in South Africa and manage the Police Clearance Certificate process on your behalf.
Our aim is to make obtaining your South African documentation from overseas as simple and efficient as possible.
Need a South African Police Clearance from Australia?
If you are currently in Australia and need a South African Police Clearance Certificate, contact Certificate Assistance before sending your fingerprints or documents.
We will confirm the requirements, explain the process and provide instructions for sending your original fingerprints to South Africa.
Current lead time: approximately 8–10 business days.
Contact Certificate Assistance to get started with your South African Police Clearance Certificate application from Australia.
