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title: Can I get an International Police Check for Immigration?
description: "### *Understanding the Difference Between Worker Checks International Police Checks and Immigration Requirements* If you need an **international police clearance**, it’s important to understand the difference between **background screening** and **immigration-specific police certificates**. --- ### 🚫 **Not for Visa or…"
url: "https://workerchecks.com/docs/can-i-get-an-international-police-check-for-immigration/"
updated: "2026-01-07"
category: Check Types
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# Can I get an International Police Check for Immigration?

### *Understanding the Difference Between Worker Checks International Police Checks and Immigration Requirements*

If you need an **international police clearance**, it’s important to understand the difference between **background screening** and **immigration-specific police certificates**.

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### 🚫 **Not for Visa or Immigration Purposes**

**Worker Checks International Police Checks are *not* suitable for visa or immigration applications.**

Our international checks are designed for **employment**, **rental**, or **general background screening** — not for submissions to the **Department of Home Affairs** or foreign immigration authorities.

Immigration-related police clearances often have additional requirements, such as:

- Direct application through the **relevant foreign police authority or embassy**
- Paper-based authentication or **apostille/legalisation**
- Specific reference numbers or verification codes required by **Home Affairs**
- Some jusidictions will also require **finger print data** for processing

For official immigration processing, you must obtain your police clearance **directly from the issuing country’s government authority** or a provider approved by that nation’s consulate.

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### 🌍 **What Worker Checks International Police Checks Are Used For**

Worker Checks offers **International Police Checks** for legitimate non-immigration screening purposes, including:

- Employment or contractor background screening
- Rental applications
- Teacher or student verification
- Healthcare, childcare, or compliance onboarding

These checks are conducted 100 % online through your **Worker Checks portal**, using secure **biometric ID verification** and digital document delivery.

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### 💡 **Before You Proceed**

If you’re unsure whether your purpose is **employment-related** or **immigration-related**, confirm with the requesting organisation before applying.
You can also contact **Worker Checks Support** for guidance at **ask@workerchecks.com**.

> ⚠️ **Important:** Worker Checks cannot issue refunds for International Police Checks purchased in error for immigration or visa applications. Please review our [Refunds & Return Policy](https://workerchecks.com/refund_returns/)

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