Independent assistance with your South African Police Clearance Certificate application. Fast, accurate, stress-free. We help you prepare, submit and track your application, then courier your certificate to you anywhere in the world.
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Important Disclosure
Clearance Express SA provides private facilitation, courier and submission support services only. We do not issue government documents. All official fees charged by authorities such as the South African Police Service (SAPS), Department of Home Affairs, DIRCO, the High Court or foreign embassies are separate from our facilitation fee and must be paid directly to the relevant institution. Our role is to assist with the preparation, submission and follow-up of applications to streamline the process for our clients.Working day turnaround
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Why Clients Choose Us
Typical SAPS turnaround is 7–15 working days when applications are submitted correctly the first time.
Fingerprints and documents prepared and verified correctly.
We track your application and keep you updated end-to-end.
Secure delivery to South Africa or anywhere abroad.
Our Services
We provide end-to-end application assistance for your South African Police Clearance Certificate — from fingerprint coordination to authenticated, couriered document.
Standard SAPS Police Clearance Certificate from the Criminal Record Centre in Pretoria — for individuals applying from inside or outside South Africa.
Police clearance facilitation tailored to embassy, visa and emigration requirements for the UK, Australia, Canada, USA, EU and more.
DIRCO apostille and High Court authentication of your police clearance and supporting documents for use abroad.
Trackable, insured courier delivery to your home in South Africa or to addresses worldwide once your certificate is issued.
Pricing
Our service fee covers private facilitation, fingerprint coordination, document preparation, application support, and courier delivery. Official SAPS fees and any apostille or DIRCO authentication fees are charged separately by the relevant government authority and are not included in our service fee. You can also apply directly through SAPS without using a facilitation service.
How It Works
No queues. No stress. Just a clean, transparent path to your SAPS certificate.
Fill in our quick form. We'll confirm what you need and send you a clear checklist.
We coordinate fingerprint capture and verify all supporting documents (ID/passport, etc.).
We help you submit your application correctly to the SAPS Criminal Record Centre and provide tracking updates.
Once issued, we courier your certificate to your door — anywhere in the world.
Courier fees are quoted separately based on your destination.
Who Needs One
Required by most embassies for tourist, work, study and partner visas.
Standard requirement for permanent residency applications worldwide.
Many international employers require a valid police clearance.
Universities and study visa programs frequently request SAPS clearance.
About Us
Standard SAPS processing can take several months. We help reduce delays and ensure your application is handled correctly the first time — saving you weeks of waiting and costly resubmissions.
Your information is handled with strict confidentiality.
We handle the process so you don't have to.
Clients served across 60+ countries globally.
Years of experience facilitating SAPS clearances.
Client Stories
Real reviews from people who needed their SAPS Police Clearance — fast.
"Documents processed within days. Communication was excellent throughout. Honestly the easiest part of my emigration."
"Professional service from start to finish. My police clearance arrived in Australia within 3 weeks. Amazing turnaround."
"Very responsive with quick turnaround. Highly recommend if you're applying for a visa and want to skip the queues."
"Documents delivered internationally within days. Exceptional service and great communication."
"Reliable, trustworthy, and exceeded expectations. Took all the stress out of getting my SAPS clearance."
"Easy process and excellent service. They walked me through every step."
FAQ
Everything you need to know before starting your application.
No. We are an independent private company that provides facilitation, document preparation, and courier services to help streamline your police clearance application. SAPS is the only authority that issues police clearance certificates. You can apply to SAPS directly without using our service.
Standard SAPS processing can take 4–6 months. With our facilitation, expedited services typically deliver your certificate in 7–15 working days, depending on volume at the SAPS Criminal Record Centre.
No. Police clearance applications must be submitted through SAPS with verified fingerprint capture. We coordinate the entire process for you.
Typically valid for 6 months from the date of issue, depending on the requesting authority (embassy, employer or institution). Always confirm with the body requesting the document.
All applications are processed at the SAPS Criminal Record Centre in Pretoria. We submit, monitor and follow up on your behalf.
Yes. We courier completed certificates to addresses anywhere in the world. Courier fees are quoted separately based on your destination.
An original set of fingerprints (we coordinate the capture), a clear copy of your ID or passport, and a marriage certificate if your application includes a maiden name.
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Tell us what you need. We'll reply within 1 business hour with a checklist, timeline and clear quote — no obligation.