Today I’m sharing a very practical step-by-step guide on how to apply for an Australian Police Clearance Certificate (AFP National Police Check) by yourself.It’s super simple — easy to follow at a glance.15 stepsTakes about 5 minutes to completeIf fast, you can receive the certificate within 1 day
[Detailed step-by-step instructions shown in images]
Acceptable Document Combinations (100-Point Check)(1) Passport (70 points) + Driver’s Licence (40 points)
(2) Passport (70 points) + Australian Student Card (40 points)
(3) Passport (70 points) + Photo of the front of a bank card (20 points) + Bank statement (20 points)
(4) Passport (70 points) + Notarised birth certificate (20 points) + Translated Chinese ID card (20 points)
Important Notes
- Documents from Category 1 and Category 2 can be combined freely, as long as the total reaches 100 points
- At least one document from Category 1 is mandatory.If documents from Category 1 already reach 100 points, documents from Category 2 are not required
Application fee: AUD 56,After completing payment at the final step, an NPC Reference Number will be generated — make sure to screenshot and save it.If you do not receive the confirmation email due to system or other issues, you can use this Reference Number to make an enquiry.After enquiry, you will usually receive the receipt within a few hours.In fast cases, the police check certificate can be issued within 1 day.