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National Police Clearance Certificates

Secure Your SAPS Clearance — Fast, Reliable, and Anywhere in South Africa

Need a police clearance for your liquor licence, employment, visa application, or corporate directorship? We’ve got you covered.

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Reasons for Needing a National Police Clearance in South Africa:

 Legal and Administrative

  1. Liquor Licence Applications – Required for all directors, members, and managers involved.
  2. Firearm Licence Applications – To prove a clean criminal record.
  3. Expungement Applications – As part of the process to clear a criminal record.
  4. Court-related Matters – E.g., adoption, custody, or legal disputes where character assessment is relevant.
  5. Business Licensing – Certain types of businesses require clean records for regulatory approval.

 Immigration, Travel & Work Abroad

06. Visa Applications – Required for long-term visas to countries like Canada, Australia, the UK, and the EU.

07. Immigration & Residency – For permanent residence or citizenship applications in another country.

08. Employment Abroad – Especially in sectors like healthcare, teaching, security, or government.

09.Study Abroad – Some universities require a clearance for international students.

Employment & Professional Use

10. Job Applications (Local) – Particularly in security, government, law, and financial industries.

11. Internal HR Checks – For senior roles, fiduciary positions, or sensitive access jobs.

12. Tender or Contract Bids – To prove credibility in the public sector or high-value bids.

13. NGO / Volunteer Work – Especially when working with vulnerable people (children, elderly, etc.).

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Foreign Nationals in SA

14. Work or Study Permit Extensions – For foreigners living or working in South Africa.

15. Emigration Requirements – South African citizens moving abroad may need a clearance for final exit procedures.

Personal Record & Peace of Mind

16. Personal Background Checks – To confirm your own criminal record status.

17. Name Change or Identity Validation – In some legal processes where character verification is needed.

At Leon Slotow Associates, we make the process seamless — whether you're based in Joburg, Cape Town, or even abroad.

What We Do:

  • Arrange your fingerprint appointment with an agent near you
  • Coordinate collection of your fingerprint form (SAPS 91a)
  • Submit the documentation to SAPS CRC for processing
  • Handle the entire procedure — start to finish
  • Accommodate foreign nationals and overseas directors

 

Average turnaround time: 3 - 5 weeks

International clients? We’ll guide you through having your fingerprints taken at your nearest police authority.

 

Need it for your liquor application?

We’ll sync your clearance with the rest of your licence submission to avoid delays.

Email us to get stated today.

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