How to get a police certificate - Indonesia
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:
Surat Keterangan Kelakuan Baik (SKKB)
How to get a Police Certificate:
If you are a citizen of Indonesia:
If you live in Indonesia:
You should apply with the police authority in area where you live. You must bring:
- Your identity card
- Family card
- Birth certificate
- A letter from the head of your community and sub-district stating that you live in the area
- Four (4) colour photos (4 x 6 cm in size)
- Applicable fees
If you live outside of Indonesia:
You should authorize a representative to apply on your behalf at the local police office in the city where you used to live. They must bring:
- Your identity card (KTP and passport)
- Family card
- A letter from the head of your community and sub-district stating that you are registered in the community
- Four (4) colour photos (4 x 6 cm in size)
- Applicable fees
If you are not a citizen of Indonesia:
If you live in Indonesia:
You should apply at the police authority where you live. If you cannot apply in person, you can authorize a representative to apply at the police office in the city where you live. You (or your representative) must bring:
- Copy of your passport that has an Indonesia permit and a valid passport (if applicable)
- Copy of KITAS (Work Permit)
- Copy of SKLD (Yellow book/police report)
- Letter from your employer and other documents related to your work in Indonesia
- Three (3) colour photos (4 x 6 cm in size)
- Full set of fingerprints, authorized by local police
- Applicable fees
If you live outside of Indonesia:
You should contact your nearest Indonesian Embassy or Trade Office to help you get the police address in the city where you lived in Indonesia or you can ask a recommended Law Firm to help you with your request. You must bring:
- Copy of your passport that has an Indonesia permit and a valid passport (if applicable)
- Copy of KITAS (Work Permit)
- Copy of SKLD (Yellow book/police report)
- Letter from your employer and other documents related to your work in Indonesia
- Three (3) colour photos (4 x 6 cm in size)
- Full set of fingerprints, authorized by local police
- Applicable fees
Information and documents you need:
Please see above for specifics
Special notes and considerations
You must tell the police office that you need the police certificate for immigration purposes.
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