A South African Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) is an official document issued by the Criminal Record and Crime Scene Management (CR & CSM) stating whether or not any criminal convictions have been recorded against an individual. This service is available to people who require confirmation of their criminal status for emigration purposes or for travel or employment abroad. The issuing of a police clearance certificate is the sole responsibility of the Criminal Record and Crime Scene Management (CR & CSM) of South African Police Service in Pretoria, Republic of South Africa. For more information, please refer to their website: https://www.saps.gov.za/services/applying_clearence_certificate.php

Applications are NOT submitted to the South African Police Service (SAPS) through the South African Embassy in Seoul. It is a personal matter that the applicant must attend to and each applicant is responsible for his/her application to be forwarded to the relevant official of SAPS in Pretoria. Should you have any enquiries regarding the application or require further assistance and advice, please directly contact the SAPS at +27-12-393-3928 / crc-nameclear@saps.gov.za, or follow the link to make an online query at: https://www.saps.gov.za/services/certificate.php

According to the available information, the applicant must provide a full set of his/her fingerprints on the SAPS 91(a) form together with the other requirements. The fingerprints must be taken by the South African Police Service. Persons living outside RSA, may apply at the South African diplomatic mission or any police station in that country.

The South African Embassy in Seoul assists with fingerprinting where the person produces a valid passport and/or South African identity document in original. If you wish to visit the Embassy for the fingerprints, please follow the instructions below.
Appointment bookings are required for all the visitors to the South African Embassy in Seoul. Walk-in services are NOT available.