How to get a police certificate – South Sudan
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.
You do not have to provide a police certificate from South Sudan unless we ask for one.
Do I need to provide a police certificate with my application for permanent residence? If we ask for one.
How to get a police certificate:
Name of document(s) to get: Certificate of Good Conduct
If you are a citizen of South Sudan:
If you live in South Sudan:
You should apply in person to the South Sudan National Police Service, Headquarters-Juba (see Special notes and considerations for complete address). You must bring:
- Your original identity card and passport
- Two passport size photographs
- A letter of introduction explaining why the police certificate is being requested (i.e. for immigration purposes)
- Must allow your fingerprints to be recorded on a prescribed form
- Applicable fees
If you live outside of South Sudan:
You must go to your nearest South Sudan Embassy for a recommendation letter. Embassies abroad do not issue Certificates of Good Conduct.
If you are not a citizen of South Sudan:
If you live in South Sudan:
You should apply in person to the South Sudan National Police Service, Headquarters-Juba (see Special notes and considerations for complete address). You must bring:
- Your original passport and copies of visa/permits showing proof of legal residence in South Sudan
- Two passport size photographs
- A letter of introduction explaining why the police certificate is being requested (i.e. for immigration purposes)
- Must allow your fingerprints to be recorded on a prescribed form
- Applicable fees
If you live outside of South Sudan:
You must go to your nearest South Sudan Embassy for a recommendation letter. Embassies abroad do not issue Certificates of Good Conduct.
Information and documents you need:
See above for specifics.
Special notes and considerations
Ministry of Interior
South Sudan National Police Service Headquarters – Juba
The General Administration of Criminal Investigation Department
Personal Identification Administration
Juba
South Sudan
All Certificates of Good Conduct must go through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Juba for authentication