If you’re a South African living in New Zealand that needs to submit a PCC from SAPS, you’ve probably heard that obtaining South African Police Clearances from New Zealand can take months. There is also…
Many South Africans living abroad require South African Police Clearance Certificates from the UK for different reasons. For example, if you’re applying for residency, employment, or other immigration-related processes, you’ll need a South African Police…
Update March 14, 2022: The Criminal Record Centre (SAPS CRC) has re-opened with a huge backlog in Police Clearance Certificates. Update March 08, 2022: The Criminal Record Centre (SAPS CRC) has again closed and posted…
If you’ve ever inquired with a South African embassy or consulate abroad regarding obtaining a Police Clearance from abroad, you are probably well aware that the process is expected to take months to complete. There…
We have had many clients enquiring about digital fingerprints for police clearances. Unfortunately, SA police clearance applications still rely on traditional (ink) fingerprints. There is also no way around this system since SAPS does not…
We often get asked what the validity of apostilles and authentications are and if these stamps ever expire. The most straightforward answer is that while apostille certificates or stamps do not have expiry dates, but…
Police Clearance Certificates are vital documents that indicate if an individual has a criminal record or not. You will need to submit a South African Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) as part of a visa or…
Your guide to the police clearance application form Many people, both South Africans and foreigners to the country, require from time to time a police clearance certificate application form to apply for the document.…
PLEASE NOTE: THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN RESOLVED AND THE BACKLOG HAS BEEN HANDLED. The South African Police Service’s Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) has reportedly crashed, as cited by Die Burger. On Thursday, 6…
