SAPS Police Clearance Certificate

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4 years ago

I going to Dubai for work purposes in a few weeks (covid playing nice that is ), and it’s my first trip. So, I’ll need to get a 90-day work visa as I’m going to be there for 2 months, was advised to get a multiple entry visa.

I digress, apparently you need also to apply for a Police Clearance Certificate?! Not that I have anything to hide or a criminal past.

But from what I read getting a PCC is a bit of a pain in the …. well behind!

Apparently you can use companies like https://www.policeclear.co.za/services/ … tificates/ to do it for you in 5 to 7 days? They charge R3,750 for this.

Does anyone have experience with these types of companies before? Sounds and looks legit, but just checking not a fan of having my personal info in someone’s hands.

Any feedback welcome.

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Vanm4n New member

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4 years ago

No as far as I know there is no shortcut. Unless you use an immgration agent maybe. you may get it in 10 days. Otherwise POSTNET and you can wait up to 6 months.

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Vanm4n New member

3POSTS

4 years ago

But be very careful there alot of scam sharks out there.

Vanm4n New member

3POSTS

4 years ago

Also ask the people you are getting a visa through for help in this matter

Hbjordan New member

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4 years ago

Get your finger prints done and don't leave them in a local police station but rather take them to Bothongo house which is SAPS in Pretoria for submission. They'll be processed in less than 2 weeks. You'll get your 1st sms to acknowledge receipt by the Department and the 2nd sms will advise that you go collect the results.

Hope it goes well for you... Advising you as an immigration consultant something I do all the time for inbound permits.

buffelsdude Member

2POSTS

4 years ago

Im a Brit in Pretoria. I regularly go to my local SAPS to get this done. Recently needed one for Qatar.

SAPS take your cash, do your prints and take your papers to PTA SAPS.

Nobody can speed up the process and COVID has not helped.

But it is easy, you can do it yourself.

We avoid the SAPS in central PTA as security is a problem outside.

We also get couriers to deliver it to us.

Processing time is something you have to live with, sometimes it is fast, sometimes really slow.

I would not pay anyone to do this for me as it is surprisingly easy and efficient.

Small local SAPS are best, as they have less of these to deal with.

Susara New member

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4 years ago

Try Doc Assist. They're a VERY reputable Company: Trustworthy, efficient and AFFORDABLE. I've been using their services for years now!

Susara

johanncraf New member

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4 years ago

Last week we applied for my wife's visa renewal at VFS. They charge R1350 for the process and R185 for the Police Clearance.
Johann

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GDigital Member

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8 months ago

#10

If anyone needs a police clearance or any assistance with SA documentation locally or from abroad, then contact VISA LOGISTICS. You pay more than doing it yourself but the process is faster and less hassle.