How to Get a Police Certificate - Samoa (Western)

If you need to give your fingerprints for a police certificate, this isn’t the same as giving your biometrics (fingerprints and photo) for an application.

Do I need to provide a Police Certificate with my Application for Permanent Residence? Yes

Name of document(s) to get: Police Certificate

How to get a Police Certificate

If you are a citizen of Samoa (Western)

If you live in Samoa (Western):

You should apply by mail to the Police, Prisons and Fire Services (see Special notes and considerations for complete address).

If you live outside of Samoa (Western):

You should apply by mail to Police, Prisons and Fire Services (see Special notes and considerations for complete address).

If you are not a citizen of Samoa (Western)

If you live in Samoa (Western):

You should apply by mail to Police, Prisons and Fire Services (see Special notes and considerations for complete address).

If you live outside of Samoa (Western):

You should apply by mail to Police, Prisons and Fire Services (see Special notes and considerations for complete address).

Information and documents you need

  • Certified copy of birth certificate
  • Passport-size photograph
  • Applicable fees
  • Full set of fingerprints if applying from outside Samoa

Special notes and considerations

Police, Prisons and Fire Services
Criminal Registration Office
P.O. Box 53, Apia
SAMOA
Telephone (+685 22222)

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