Where to Get Fingerprints for a South African Police Clearance

Living outside South Africa? In most countries you can arrange your fingerprints locally, then let ClearPath SA manage your South African Police Clearance Certificate application: we check your documents before submission, handle the submission and follow-up with the South African authorities, and arrange international courier delivery where needed.

Request a Quote and ClearPath SA will manage your South African Police Clearance Certificate application once your fingerprints are done.

This directory lists fingerprinting options for South Africans living abroad, country by country. ClearPath SA is an independent document service and takes care of your application once your fingerprints are completed.

How to read this directory

Each country below lists the options available to you. Where arrangements differ by city or situation, contact ClearPath SA and we will advise on the best route for your location.

Verified fingerprinting options

Netherlands: South African Embassy, The Hague

• The Embassy takes fingerprints for South African Police Clearance Certificates.
• Prints are taken in ink on the SAPS 91(a) form.
• Appointments are made by email and are available on workdays from 09:00 to 11:30.
• The service is open to residents of the Netherlands and holders of a South African passport.
• Address: Zeestraat 100, 6th Floor, 2518 AD The Hague.

Thailand: South African Embassy, Bangkok

• The Embassy assists South African citizens with fingerprinting.
• No appointment is needed. Open Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 12:00.
• Please bring a blank SAPS 91 form and your South African passport. Need help with the form? Ask ClearPath SA.
• Address: 12A Floor, M-Thai Tower, 87 All Seasons Place, Pathumwan, Lumpini, Bangkok 10300. Telephone +66 2 092 2900.

United Arab Emirates: South African Embassy, Abu Dhabi

• The Embassy assists applicants whose UAE residence visa was issued in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain or Ruwais.
• Applicants with a visa from another emirate are referred to the South African Consulate-General in Dubai.
• For days, times and the right option for your emirate, ask ClearPath SA.

Request a Quote and ClearPath SA will manage your South African Police Clearance Certificate application once your fingerprints are done.

What SAPS has confirmed

South Africans abroad may be fingerprinted at a local police station or at a South African embassy, on the official fingerprint form of that country, signed by the person taking the prints. Requirements can differ from country to country, so please check with ClearPath SA before you book to avoid repeating your fingerprints.

You do not need to travel to South Africa. Arrange your prints locally, then request a quote and we will take it from there. For general guidance, read our fingerprinting guidance and submission checks.

Options awaiting confirmation

More options by country are listed below. Please contact ClearPath SA before you book and we will advise on the best option for you.

United Kingdom

• UK Fingerprint, London (private provider): provider page
• Lancashire Constabulary, Preston: police page
• Avon and Somerset Police: police page
• South African High Commission, London

Australia

• ACT Policing, Canberra: booking page
• Victoria Police Fingerprint Facility, Melbourne: police page
• South African High Commission, Canberra

New Zealand

• Fingerprint Services NZ (Auckland and Christchurch): provider site
• South African High Commission, Wellington

Canada

• Forensics Canada, Toronto: provider page
• South African High Commission, Ottawa and Consulate-General, Toronto

Netherlands

• Fingerprints & Screening, Hilversum (private provider): provider site

Germany

• South African Embassy, Berlin
• South African Consulate-General, Munich
• LABO Berlin: official page

United States

• South African Embassy, Washington DC and Consulates-General in New York and Los Angeles

United Arab Emirates

• South African Consulate-General, Dubai
• Globeia, mobile service in Dubai and Abu Dhabi: provider page

Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait

• South African Embassy, Riyadh and Consulate-General, Jeddah
• South African Embassy, Doha
• South African Embassy, Kuwait City

Europe

• South African Embassies in Paris, Madrid, Dublin, Rome, Bern and Lisbon

Asia

• South African missions in Seoul, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong and Tokyo
• Japan PI, Tokyo (private provider): provider site

Request a Quote and ClearPath SA will manage your South African Police Clearance Certificate application once your fingerprints are done.

Countries where we have not yet found a suitable option

If you live in Bahrain, Oman, Belgium, or in a city in the United States, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, France, Spain, Portugal or Ireland not listed above, contact ClearPath SA and we will advise on the best route for your location.

Let ClearPath SA manage your application

ClearPath SA handles South African police clearance, document authentication, attestation and certified translation for South Africans at home and abroad. Once your fingerprints are completed, we check your documents, manage the submission and follow-up, and arrange international courier delivery. Request a quotation for our services.

Request a Quote or contact ClearPath SA at info@clearpathsa.co.za. You can also use our contact page. Living in the UAE? Read our guide to UAE document attestation for South Africans.