South African Police Clearance Certificate — Fast, Fully Handled

A South African Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) is an official document issued by the South African Police Service (SAPS) confirming whether you have a criminal record. Almost every visa, residency, work permit and emigration application requires one, and getting it right and on time is where most people get stuck.

ClearPath SA handles the entire process for you, including application preparation, fingerprints, SAPS submission, tracking, collection and, where required, apostille or attestation services. Whether you are in South Africa or already living abroad, we ensure your certificate is processed correctly and accepted where you need it.

How We Obtain Your Police Clearance Certificate

We manage the full process, so you do not have to deal directly with SAPS.

Step 1 — Fingerprints and Forms

We guide you through the SAPS 91(a) fingerprint requirements and ensure your application and supporting documents are completed correctly before submission. Errors at this stage are one of the most common causes of delays, and we help prevent them from the start.

Step 2 — SAPS Submission and Tracking

We submit your application to the SAPS Criminal Record Centre in Pretoria and monitor its progress throughout the process, so you are always kept informed.

Step 3 — Collection and Legalisation

Once your certificate has been issued, we collect it on your behalf and, if required by your destination country, arrange apostille certification or embassy attestation to ensure it is recognised internationally.

Applying From Overseas?

Already living abroad? There is no need to travel back to South Africa. South Africans worldwide can still obtain a SAPS Police Clearance Certificate through our document support and facilitation service.

Current SAPS Turnaround Times

Processing times for Police Clearance Certificates can change regularly, and SAPS has recently experienced longer-than-usual processing periods. As of 2026, standard SAPS processing is taking approximately 7 to 10 working days.

We monitor turnaround times closely and will provide a realistic, up-to-date timeline when you request a quotation, not an estimate based on outdated information.

If you are working towards a visa, immigration or employment deadline, let us know upfront. We will provide honest advice regarding your timeframe and explain the fastest realistic options available.

South Africans Abroad — We Handle It for You

ClearPath SA is based in South Africa and manages the entire South African side of the process on your behalf. If you are living overseas, you can contact us from anywhere in the world and we will arrange your South African Police Clearance Certificate, including submission, collection and legalisation, before securely couriering it to you.

We regularly assist South Africans living in:

• United Kingdom

• United Arab Emirates

• Saudi Arabia

• Australia

• New Zealand

• Canada

Wherever you are located, the certificate is still issued by SAPS in South Africa, and that is exactly the part we take care of for you. Simply send us your details and destination country, and we will handle the rest.

Get Started Today

Do not risk a rejected document or a missed visa deadline. Send us your details and we will provide a clear quotation and realistic timeline within two business hours.

WhatsApp: +27 62 313 9099
Email: info@clearpathsa.co.za

ClearPath SA is an independent document support and facilitation service for South Africans at home and abroad. We are not a government department.

POPIA Registration No: 2025-012516