How to Get a Police Certificate - Samoa (Western)
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.
Do I need to provide a Police Certificate with my Application for Permanent Residence? Yes
Name of document(s) to get: Police Certificate
How to get a Police Certificate
If you are a citizen of Samoa (Western)
If you live in Samoa (Western):
You should apply by mail to the Police, Prisons and Fire Services (see Special notes and considerations for complete address).
If you live outside of Samoa (Western):
You should apply by mail to Police, Prisons and Fire Services (see Special notes and considerations for complete address).
If you are not a citizen of Samoa (Western)
If you live in Samoa (Western):
You should apply by mail to Police, Prisons and Fire Services (see Special notes and considerations for complete address).
If you live outside of Samoa (Western):
You should apply by mail to Police, Prisons and Fire Services (see Special notes and considerations for complete address).
Information and documents you need
- Certified copy of birth certificate
- Passport-size photograph
- Applicable fees
- Full set of fingerprints if applying from outside Samoa
Special notes and considerations
Police, Prisons and Fire Services
Criminal Registration Office
P.O. Box 53, Apia
SAMOA
Telephone (+685 22222)