We manage your Police Clearance Certificate from New Zealand to South Africa and back. No guesswork. Reviewed before submission so nothing goes wrong.
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 stationNew Zealand Permanent Residency applications
New Zealand citizenship applications
Skilled Migrant Category visa requirements
Employer background checks
Professional registration in New Zealand
Healthcare and education sector employment
We check all of this before submission so you avoid delays.
No separate SAPS payments or additional transfers required from New Zealand. One amount in New Zealand dollars covers the SAPS application fee, DHL courier both ways and delivery to your address.
SAPS requires specific inked fingerprints. We advise you on where and how to get these done correctly in New Zealand.
New Zealand is 10 to 13 hours ahead of South Africa depending on daylight saving. We handle all communication to prevent delays.
Documents need to be correctly packaged and declared when couriering from New Zealand to avoid customs issues in South Africa.
We know what SAPS requires and we make sure your application is complete before anything is sent. Most of our New Zealand clients complete the process without anyone needing to be in South Africa.
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 New Zealand.
Yes. The whole process is remote. You apply online from New Zealand, get your fingerprints done locally and courier your documents to our team in South Africa. No travel to South Africa is needed.
Plan for around 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 New Zealand. With New Zealand 10 to 13 hours ahead of South Africa, we handle all communication so the time difference does not cause delays.
SAPS requires inked fingerprints on the SAPS 91(a) form. We advise you on where and how to have these done correctly in New Zealand. Digital fingerprint scans are not accepted by SAPS.
It is commonly required for New Zealand Permanent Residency and citizenship applications, the Skilled Migrant Category visa, employer background checks and professional registration.
No. DocuLink SA is an independent facilitation service. We manage the SAPS application 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 New Zealand.
Serving South African expats across Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and all of New Zealand.