Police Clearance Certificate 

The Embassy processes the Police Clearance requests for (I) Afghan nationals who live in Australia or New Zealand, and (II) Foreign nationals who live in Australia or New Zealand and worked/lived in Afghanistan. 

I. Afghan Nationals

All Afghan nationals should read the following information and instructions carefully:

• Appointment. There is No need for an appointment.
• Visit In-person. NO need to visit the Embassy in-person. All required documents can be sent to the Embassy's post box number by post. Please include an Express/Registered return self-addressed envelope along with the required documents. Applicants based in New Zealand shall arrange a courier pick up. 
• Required Documents:
  

• a) A Request letter. an Afghan applicant should write a request letter in ENGLISH addressed to this Embassy and outline (a) the services needed; (b) personal details (name, father’s name, date and place of birth); (c) current address; and (d) contact number.
• b) Application Form. An Afghan applicant should complete this FORM in English and Dari/Pashto. 
• c) Fingerprints. All ten fingerprints should be taken in the designated form. Finger prints should be taken by a police station/department only. Download fingerprints FORM. 
• d) Passport Copy in colour (Afghan, Australian, New Zealand passports).
• e) Tazkira Copy in colour. An Afghan applicant should submit a copy of his/her Tazkira.
  
• f) Proof of Address in Australia or New Zealand. An applicant should send a copy of either his/her driver license, utility bill or bank statement in the postal package.
  Express/Registered self-addressed envelope. An Express/Registered self-addressed return envelope MUST be included in the postal package. Without this, the Embassy will NOT be able to send you back the results. .  
  

• 4. Fee. Embassy will charge A$100 for one application. The Embassy accepts payment by EFTPOS, in-person or by phone, only. The Embassy does NOT accept cash or Money Order or cheque under any circumstances. Mails containing cash, cheque or money order will be returned and the work will not be processed. 
  
• 5. Procedure. Please note that this is a time-consuming process and requires the engagement of multiple agencies.
     a) Once the Embassy receives the package by post, it will be processed within 2 business days provided that the required documents are complete.
     b) A Police Clearance Certificate will be issued by the Embassy and will be sent to the applicant by post (It is extremely important for ALL applicants to include an Express/Registered self-addressed envelope in the initial postal package and send it to the Embassy).
    
   
  
• Applicants based in New Zealand. The Embassy will inform the applicant via telephone about the completion of the required service(s) and advise to make necessary arrangements for a courier pick up from the Embassy during weekdays (except holidays) between 9:30 am – 12:00 pm.
  

II. Foreign Nationals: 

All foreign nationals (Australia and New Zealand) should read the following information and instructions carefully:

The Embassy is not liable for any documents which are damaged or lost in transit, it is recommended that you send your mail via ‘registered post’. If you live in Australia, please include an extra envelope for the return of your documents, however if you live outside of Australia, please organise a courier for the collection of your documents.

• Appointment. There is No need for an appointment.
• Visit In-person. NO need to visit the Embassy in-person. All required documents can be sent to the Embassy by post. Please include an Express/Registered return self-addressed envelope along with the required documents. Applicants based in New Zealand shall arrange a courier pick up. 
• Required Documents:
  

• a) A Request letter. All applicants should write a request letter in ENGLISH addressed to this Embassy and outline (a) the services needed; (b) personal details (name, father’s name, date and place of birth); (c) current address; and (d) contact number.
• b) Application Form. A foreign applicant should complete this FORM in BLOCK letters.  
• c) Fingerprints. All ten fingerprints should be taken in the designated form. Finger prints should be taken by a police station/department. Download fingerprints FORM.  
• d) Passport Copy in colour.
• e) Afghanistan visa copy in colour.
  
• f) Employment contract or Employment letter copy.
  
• g) Proof of Address in Australia or New Zealand. An applicant should send a copy of either his/her driver license, utility bill or bank statement in the postal package.
        h) Express/Registered self-addressed envelope. An Express/Registered self-addressed return envelope MUST be included in the postal package. Without this, the Embassy will NOT be able to send you back the results. .  
  

• 4. Fee. Embassy will charge A$150 for one application. The Embassy accepts payment by EFTPOS, in-person or by phone, only. The Embassy does NOT accept cash or Money Order or cheque under any circumstances. Mails containing cash, cheque or money order will be returned and the work will not be processed. 
  
  
• 5. Procedure. Please note that this is a time-consuming process and requires the engagement of multiple agencies.
     a) Once the Embassy receives the package by post, it will be processed within 2 business days.
     b) A Police Clearance Certificate will be issued by the Embassy and will be sent to the applicant by post (It is extremely important for ALL applicants to include an Express/Registered self-addressed envelope in the initial postal package and send it to the Embassy).
  
   
  
• Applicants based in New Zealand. The Embassy will inform the applicant via telephone about the completion of the required service(s) and advise to make necessary arrangements for a document pick up form the Embassy by a courier company during weekdays (except public holidays) between 9:30 am – 12:30 pm (Canberra time).