We handle your Police Clearance Certificate from South Africa so you do not have to navigate the process from Canada. Reviewed before submission. Done correctly the first time.
Takes about 10 minutes to complete
Applying from overseas is where most applications go wrong. We make sure yours does not.
Simple. Clear. No back and forth.
Complete our secure online form in a few minutes.
We check everything before anything is submitted.
We submit and monitor your application throughout.
Digital copy by email. Original by tracked courier.
Download and complete both forms before couriering your documents. You will need these ready before you apply.
SAPS Police Clearance Application Form
Complete and sign this form. Bring it with you when getting fingerprints.
PDF · Fill in, print and signSAPS 91(a) Fingerprint Form
Take this to your local police station or approved fingerprinting service to have your fingerprints taken in ink.
PDF · Must be completed at a police stationCanadian Permanent Residency applications
Canadian citizenship applications
Express Entry immigration applications
Provincial Nominee Programme requirements
Employer background checks in Canada
Professional licensing and regulatory bodies
We check all of this before submission so you avoid delays.
You can obtain fingerprints at a South African consulate in Canada or through an accredited provider. We tell you exactly what SAPS requires.
No separate SAPS payments or additional transfers required from Canada. One amount in US dollars covers the SAPS application fee, DHL courier both ways and delivery to your address.
Documents sent from Canada to South Africa need to be correctly declared and packaged to avoid delays at customs.
We handle the South Africa side of the process completely. You focus on getting your fingerprints and documents ready. We do the rest.
Experienced in SAPS submission requirements
Local handling in South Africa
Secure document processing
Clear communication at every step
Police Clearance Certificates for South Africans in Canada.
Yes. The entire process is handled remotely. You apply online from Canada, have your fingerprints taken locally and courier your documents to our team in South Africa. No travel to South Africa is required.
Allow roughly 3 to 5 weeks in total - DHL courier to South Africa (about 3 to 4 business days), SAPS processing of 10 to 15 business days, and return delivery to your Canadian address. SAPS processing time is an estimate controlled by SAPS.
You can have inked fingerprints taken on the SAPS 91(a) form at a South African consulate in Canada or through an accredited provider. We tell you exactly what SAPS requires so the prints are accepted first time.
It is commonly required for Express Entry and Permanent Residency applications, Canadian citizenship, Provincial Nominee Programmes, and employer background checks.
No. DocuLink SA is an independent facilitation service. We handle the SAPS process in South Africa on your behalf and are not affiliated with SAPS or any government authority.
We review, submit and track your application so you do not have to deal with SAPS from Canada.
Serving South African expats across Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Ottawa and all of Canada.