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Migration Services
Australian Federal Police
AFP National Police Check
Structured support for police check preparation, visa or citizenship-purpose selection, and compliance-focused submission readiness.
Before You Apply
Key Facts
1Use Australian Federal Police (AFP) for Commonwealth, visa, or citizenship-related purposes where required
2Prepare identity documents totalling at least 100 points
3For many visa or citizenship-related requests, Code 33 is commonly used under Commonwealth purposes
4AFP official fee is $56 standard or $113 when fingerprints are required
Checklist
Document Preparation
1Current passport and other identity documents
2Any previous names used (including maiden or former married names)
3Residential address history and contact details
4Correct purpose selection aligned to your visa or citizenship requirement
5Supporting details if fingerprints are requested
Process
How Our AFP Support Works
Pre-Assessment
We review your visa context, purpose type, and whether a standard or fingerprint check is likely required.
Document Preparation
You organise identification and supporting details. We help you verify completeness before submission.
Application Support
You complete the secure request form below, upload identity documents, and we prepare the AFP check workflow with the correct purpose selection.
Certificate Follow-Up
We help you check details, and if needed, guide correction or re-issue steps.
Our Scope
What We Help With
Purpose selection and intended-use suitability check
Identity document and naming-history review
Application readiness review before lodgement
Step-by-step support for online or postal pathways
Follow-up guidance for certificate checks and corrections
Important Notes
Migration Context
For Australian immigration and citizenship contexts, Home Affairs guidance requires AFP National Police Check details aligned to purpose type and code selection. Timeframes vary — many digital checks arrive within a few days, while name-and-fingerprint checks can take longer. Fees and processing settings can change; always verify the latest official details before lodging.
Related Pages
Use the right next page after the AFP request
PR Points Calculator
Estimate skilled migration points if the next question is invitation readiness rather than the AFP certificate itself.
General Skilled Migration
Use this page when the police check is only one part of a larger 189, 190, or 491 strategy.
Family & Partner Visas
Go here when you need relationship-based migration planning alongside supporting evidence preparation.
Next Step
Complete the AFP request with a cleaner sequence
Review the checklist, use the form below for the AFP process, and move back into a migration assessment if your case needs broader strategy.
AFP National Police Check Form
Submit applicant details, upload ID documents, and either pay online now or choose pay later.
AFP official fee $56.00 + service fee $43.00
$99.00
AFP National Police Check is charged at a fixed AUD 99.
Add previous residential addresses if your current address does not cover the full history period.
Address 1
Previous names used? *
Are fingerprints required? *
Select "Yes" only if AFP or Home Affairs has specifically instructed fingerprint processing.
AFP Code 33 is commonly used for visa and citizenship-related checks under Commonwealth purposes. Confirm the exact option required for your case before lodging.
Get Started
Book an AFP Check Preparation Session
Get document readiness, purpose-code clarity, and migration-focused application guidance.