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Singapore: Certificate of Clearance (police) in Australia

  • Appointment Not needed
  • Apply by post Possible
  • Checked 24 October 2026

Check with the office. The official pages for this service leave out some details, or are older than a year. Use this page as a starting point and confirm fees and documents before you apply.

Non-citizens who previously lived in Singapore can obtain a Certificate of Clearance from the Singapore Police Force showing no criminal conviction during their stay. People overseas record fingerprints locally and mail them to Singapore.

Where to apply in Australia

Applied online with the Singapore Police Force; the High Commission page only explains the process. Fingerprints are taken at an authorised institution such as a police station in Australia.

Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Singapore.

How to apply

Apply at go.gov.sg/spf-applyforcertificateofclearance with Singpass/FIN (overseas applicants without one first confirm their FIN/NRIC number with MOM or ICA) | pay | record fingerprints locally and mail the originals with the application receipt to the COC office | the certificate is posted to the address given

Documents you need

Fees and processing time

The official pages do not publish a fee for this service. Ask the office before you apply.

Good to know

Fee, processing time and residence period not stated on the mission page. Page dated 24 Nov 2025.

Official sources

Check before you apply

This page summarises information published by Singapore's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.

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