If you need an international police clearance, it’s important to understand the difference between background screening and immigration-specific police certificates.
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:
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.
Worker Checks offers International Police Checks for legitimate non-immigration screening purposes, including:
These checks are conducted 100 % online through your Worker Checks portal, using secure biometric ID verification and digital document delivery.
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 [email protected].
Important: Worker Checks cannot issue refunds for International Police Checks purchased in error for immigration or visa applications. Please review our Refunds & Return Policy
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