Singapore, as a cosmopolitan metropolitan state, is often required to provide a Police Force Police Force (SPF) certificate of no criminal record issued by its citizens or foreigners residing in Singapore for long-term residence when applying for overseas visas, immigration, study or employment. This supporting document is of great significance in proving that the applicant has no criminal record while in Singapore.
1. Application for Certificate of No Criminal Record in Singapore
Application Requirements:
Applicants must be Singapore citizens or overseas citizens who have resided in Singapore for more than 6 months.
Applicants must be at least 16 years old.
Materials Required:
A copy of the applicant's passport to prove identity and nationality.
A copy of a Singapore pass, such as a work pass, student pass, etc.
Recent 2-inch color on white background**, used for the production of supporting documents.
A document from an agency that requires a police clearance certificate can be a screenshot of a webpage explaining why the certificate is needed.
The 10-fingerprint card needs to be collected at a local notary public or Singapore Embassy.
Procedure:
Collect and prepare the required materials above.
Express your fingerprint card to the Singapore Police Station.
Wait for about 15 working days for the Singapore Police Force to issue a Police Clearance Certificate.
2. Apostille of Certificate of No Criminal Conviction in Singapore (Additional Certificate).
Singapore is a member of the Hague Convention, so its Police Clearance Certificate can be used in other Hague member states by way of Apostille.
Apostille method:
Direct authentication: Submit the original copy of the Singapore Police Clearance Certificate directly to the Singapore Academy of Law for apostille. This way works in most cases, it's simple and straightforward.
The lawyer will notarize it and then certify itFirst, submit the Police Clearance Certificate to a lawyer in Singapore for notarization. After the notarization is completed, the documents are submitted to the Singapore Academy of Law for apostille. This is useful when two-factor authentication is required in certain countries or institutions.
Notes:
Before applying for a Certificate of No Criminal Record, it is advisable to confirm the specific requirements with the target country or agency to avoid non-compliance with the required documents.
Apostille only confirms the authenticity of the document, not the content of the document.
When applying for apostille, you will need to pay the corresponding fee, which can be consulted with the Singapore Academy of Law or relevant institutions.
In conclusion, applying for a Certificate of No Criminal Record in Singapore and apostille is a relatively simple but important process. In order to ensure a smooth process, it is recommended to understand and prepare relevant materials in advance and follow the correct handling process.