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Police Clearance Certificates

A Police Clearance Certificate is a record of your convictions and is issued by the Criminal Record Centre of the South African Services.

This official document is used to verify your current criminal status for immigration purposes or for working abroad, as it serves to prove the applicant is of sound character and is not deemed to be an undesirable person in terms of the law of the host country.

At One Visa World, we can assist you with the expedited service of facilitating a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC). Whether you are in South Africa or living abroad, we will be able to assist you. Within seven working days your PCC will be completed.

When do you need aPolice Clearance Certificate?

There is no hard and fast rule for when you need a police clearance certificate. In most cases you will need it when you:

  • Want to emigrate.
  • Seeking permanent foreign residency.
  • Want a work foreign permit.
  • Certain Visa applications.
  • Certain types of occupations and studying abroad.
  • All foreign employers will require this document as sign of trustworthiness.

How long does it take to obtain a Police Clearance Certificate?

Within five to seven working days. If you have any prior convictions or criminal background, it can take 30 working days or longer.

  • We collect, deliver and expedite Police Clearance certificates.
  • Progress report on request, with unlimited feedback
  • Can be done sooner at an added cost

How we canhelp you

We assist by making the application, on your behalf.

Once the application is finalised and the police clearance certificate is issued, we collect the Police Clearance Certificate and courier it directly to you. We facilitate in having the clearances processed in an expedited time frame.

We will require you to send us:

  • A full set of fingerprints
  • A completed fingerprint form including:
  • - Full Name
  • - Surname
  • - Date of Birth
  • - Place of Birth
  • - Identity Number
  • - A good quality copy of your ID or passport.

Please be aware: Due to regular changes in SAPS PCC requirements we recommend that you email or call our consultants who will provide you with all the necessary up-to-date information and document requirements.

how does it work

South African police clearance certificates are processed only at the Criminal Record Centre in Pretoria.

To obtain a South African Police Clearance Certificate, there are certain processes to be followed and documents that will need to be provided; which include your fingerprints, completed application form and copy of your ID or Passport.

Once we handed in the application to the South African police services on your behalf, the applicant’s fingerprints and identity number is loaded on the system. The South African Police Service then uses your fingerprints and ID number to determine whether you have a criminal record. Should there be no record listed against your name, the Police Clearance Certificate will be issued, stating that no convictions have been recorded for any crime on the Applicant’s name in South Africa.
Download the following forms from our website:

  • Client form
  • Application for Police Clearance (One for each applicant)
  • Fingerprint Form SAPS when necessary

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Requirements

  • SA passport valid at least six months and at least two blank pages.
  • Recent passport photo and completed application form.
  • Itinerary (flights, hotel) or company/invitation for Business.
  • Proof of funds and employment letter as applicable.

Timeline: 2–5 business days

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Requirements

  • SA passport valid at least six months and at least two blank pages.
  • Recent passport photo and completed application form.
  • Itinerary (flights, hotel) or company/invitation for Business.
  • Proof of funds and employment letter as applicable.

Timeline: 24–72 hours

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Requirements

  • SA passport valid at least six months and at least two blank pages.
  • Recent passport photo and completed application form.
  • Itinerary (flights, hotel) or company/invitation for Business.
  • Proof of funds and employment letter as applicable.

Timeline: 3–7 business days

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