How to get a police certificate – Singapore
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.
Name of the document you need
Certificate of Clearance (COC)
Police certificate and IRCC requirements
You must provide a police certificate when you apply for:
- permanent residence
- citizenship
- some temporary residence programs
Check your application package or instructions for details.
How to apply
We will send you a letter requesting a police certificate after you send us your application if a COC is required.
You must include that letter and submit your application online to the Criminal Investigation Department of the Singapore Police Force.
The Singapore Police Force will send your police clearance certificate directly to the IRCC office at the Consulate General of Canada.
Contact information
All applications and payments for a COC are to be made online. The COC office does not accept walk-in applications.
Telephone: (+65) 64358277
Email: SPF_CID_COC@spf.gov.sg
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