What Is a Police Clearance Certificate?

A Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) is an official document issued by police or government authorities confirming an individual’s criminal record status. PCCs are commonly required for:

Visa and Immigration Applications

For partner, skilled, student, and permanent residency visas.

Employment Verification

Required for roles in healthcare, childcare, aged care, government, and security-sensitive industries.

Overseas Travel or Work

Often needed for international employment, study, or volunteer programs.

Types of Police Clearance Certificates We Assist With

Kritin Global provides complete guidance for all major types of police clearances in Australia and abroad:

Clearance Type Purpose Authority Format
Australian Federal Police (AFP) Clearance Required for immigration and certain work/study visas. Australian Federal Police Name or fingerprint-based
State Police Clearance Needed for local employment and professional licensing. State/Territory Police Departments Name-based check
Overseas Police Clearance Required if you lived abroad for 12+ months. Foreign Police or Embassy Country-specific

Why Choose Kritin Global for Police Clearance Support?

Nationwide Assistance

We support clients across Australia — residents, temporary visa holders, and international students.

Fast & Accurate Processing

Our experts ensure applications are correctly completed and submitted for quick turnaround.

End-to-End Guidance

We assist with form completion, document verification, and liaising with relevant authorities.

Multiple-Country Expertise

Support for international police checks as required for global visa or immigration processes.

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Whether it’s for employment, permanent residency, study, or international travel, don’t let delays hold you back. Contact Kritin Global for professional, end-to-end police clearance assistance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Anyone applying for visas, permanent residency, citizenship, or employment in sensitive sectors such as healthcare, childcare, and government may require a PCC.

Australia offers AFP clearances, state police checks, and for those who lived abroad, international police clearances. Applications may be name-based or fingerprint-based depending on requirements.

Processing times vary: AFP clearance typically takes 5–15 working days, state police checks 1–7 business days, and international checks can take 2–12 weeks depending on the country.

Yes. We provide guidance and end-to-end assistance for overseas police certificates and ensure your documentation meets the requirements for immigration or visa purposes.

Commonly required documents include a valid passport, ID proof, photos, completed application forms, fingerprints (if required), previous visa/travel history, and proof of name changes if applicable.
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