AFP Police Check
An AFP Police Check, issued by the Australian Federal Police, is required for immigration, visas, employment, and working with vulnerable groups. It provides a criminal history report valid across Australia, often essential for citizenship, adoption, and security clearances. This nationally recognized check differs from state-based police checks and is commonly used for visa and immigration purposes.
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) provides different types of police checks tailored to various needs:
An AFP Check for Commonwealth Employment is a National Police Check required for Australian government jobs, federal agency roles, and security-sensitive positions. This check verifies an individual’s criminal history to meet Commonwealth employment standards, often serving as a prerequisite for government security clearances and law enforcement roles.
An AFP Check ACT Commonwealth Employment is a National Police Check required for jobs in the Australian Capital Territory, including government, education, healthcare, and childcare roles. It verifies an individual's criminal history to meet ACT employment and licensing standards, ensuring compliance with local regulations
Check Code 33 - Immigration/Citizenship is a National Police Check required for visa, residency, and citizenship applications in Australia. Conducted by the Australian Federal Police (AFP), this check verifies an applicant's criminal history to meet Australia's immigration character requirements and ensure eligibility for immigration or citizenship.
Who Needs AFP Check for Commonwealth Employment Purpose
- Commonwealth government employees
- Contractors working with federal agencies
- Law enforcement & security personnel
- Check 33 Immigration/Citizenship applicant - Australia
- Roles requiring a high level of trust or clearance
- ACT Government employees
- Teachers and education staff in the ACT
- Healthcare and aged care workers
- Childcare and disability support workers
- Other regulated professions within the ACT
Who needs AFP Check for ACT Employment
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Who Needs AFP immigration
Citizenship Check 33
- Visa applicants (permanent and some temporary visas)
- Australian citizenship applicants
- Sponsorship or partner visa applicants
- Residency applications requiring a police clearance
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Which Identity Documents Do I Need?
You will need to provide 4 identity documents to verify your identity
- Full Australian Birth Certificate – not an extract or birth card, and not a commemorative certificate
- A current Australian Passport
- A valid Australian Visa (which may be in the form of a Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) record or printout)
- An Australian Citizenship Certificate
- An official immigration record or document issued by the Department of Home Affairs or the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Criminal History Checks: Individuals vs. Businesses
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- Complete Online Form: Register a Company
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- Manage Check Results: via the company dashboard
- Manage all Employees on a single page.
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- Complete, user-friendly form
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