How to get a police certificate – South Sudan

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.

You do not have to provide a police certificate from South Sudan unless we ask for one.

Do I need to provide a police certificate with my application for permanent residence? If we ask for one.

How to get a police certificate:

Name of document(s) to get: Certificate of Good Conduct

If you are a citizen of South Sudan:

If you live in South Sudan:

You should apply in person to the South Sudan National Police Service, Headquarters-Juba (see Special notes and considerations for complete address). You must bring:

  • Your original identity card and passport
  • Two passport size photographs
  • A letter of introduction explaining why the police certificate is being requested (i.e. for immigration purposes)
  • Must allow your fingerprints to be recorded on a prescribed form
  • Applicable fees

If you live outside of South Sudan:

You must go to your nearest South Sudan Embassy for a recommendation letter.  Embassies abroad do not issue Certificates of Good Conduct.

If you are not a citizen of South Sudan:

If you live in South Sudan:

You should apply in person to the South Sudan National Police Service, Headquarters-Juba (see Special notes and considerations for complete address). You must bring:

  • Your original passport and copies of visa/permits showing proof of legal residence in South Sudan
  • Two passport size photographs
  • A letter of introduction explaining why the police certificate is being requested (i.e. for immigration purposes)
  • Must allow your fingerprints to be recorded on a prescribed form
  • Applicable fees

If you live outside of South Sudan:

You must go to your nearest South Sudan Embassy for a recommendation letter.  Embassies abroad do not issue Certificates of Good Conduct.

Information and documents you need:

See above for specifics.

Special notes and considerations

Ministry of Interior
South Sudan National Police Service Headquarters – Juba
The General Administration of Criminal Investigation Department
Personal Identification Administration
Juba
South Sudan

All Certificates of Good Conduct must go through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Juba for authentication

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