VEVO Check
National Police Check Certificate Requirements for NZ Citizens & Foreign Passport Holders
Applying for an AFP Police Check, national police certificate, or criminal history check in Australia? If you are a New Zealand citizen or foreign passport holder, here is exactly what you need before we can submit your application.
What You Need Before We Submit Your Police Check
To process your national police check certificate, AFP Online Police Check, or criminal record check in Australia, we must confirm both your identity and your visa or work entitlement status.
How to Get Your VEVO Check
New Zealand citizens must provide a valid New Zealand passport to help verify work rights and entitlement status in Australia.
Need Help Getting Your VEVO Check?
Request your VEVO check through our service. We can process your VEVO record (PDF or screenshot) and upload it with your application.
This is especially important for applicants requesting a police check for visa, AFP immigration check, or Australian Federal Police check.
Why These Documents Are Required
Before submitting your Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) to the National Police Checking Service, we must verify your identity documents and, where required, your current visa or entitlement status in Australia.
If you are a New Zealand citizen or foreign passport holder, a VEVO check is required in addition to your passport. This helps ensure your police check certificate online application is complete and avoids unnecessary delays.
Mandatory Documents
- New Zealand passport or foreign passport — accepted as your commencement identity document.
- VEVO (Visa Entitlement Verification Online) record — required to verify your current visa or entitlement status in Australia before submission.
How to Obtain Your VEVO Record Yourself
- Visit the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs VEVO service.
- Enter your passport details exactly as requested.
- Download or save the VEVO record as a PDF or screenshot.
- Upload the VEVO record together with your police check application.
Tips to Avoid Delays with Your Police Check
- Have both your passport and VEVO record ready before starting your application.
- Make sure the details on your VEVO record match your passport exactly.
- Check that your uploaded documents are clear and easy to read.
- If you are applying for an AFP Police Check online or police check certificate online, submitting complete documents helps speed up processing.
Police Checks Across Australia
Whether you are searching for a NSW criminal history check, QLD Police Check, VIC Police Check, SA Police Check, Tas Police Check, or NT Police Check, identity verification requirements can still apply depending on your citizenship and visa status.
Our team can help guide you through the right documents for your police check, national police check Australia, or AFP Police Check application.
Ready to Start Your AFP Police Check?
Get started with your national police certificate, AFP Online Police Check, or criminal record check in Australia today. Our team can also help with your VEVO check if required.
