What to request
Police Certificate and Fingerprint Check
How to apply
Apply to Australian Federal Police Criminal Records.
Australian Federal Police Criminal Records
National Police Check AFP Criminal Records
Locked Bag 8550
Canberra ACT 2601
Australia
+61-2-61406502
What to provide
A completed application form, which you can download from the Australian Federal Police website.
Fees to pay
You may need to pay a fee. Contact the issuing authority for fee and payment information.
Processing time
You should allow enough time to obtain this document before it is required for your visa application. Contact the issuing authority to find out how long your request for a police certificate will take.
Further information
Your certificate or document must be less than 6 months old when you submit your visa application to Immigration New Zealand.
Frequently asked questions
You will need to get a Name and Fingerprint Check from the Australian Federal Police.
New Zealand Police used to provide this service but not any more. There are private businesses providing the service, please search on Google for 'New Zealand fingerprinting.
