Certificate of Clearance

The Certificate of Clearance (COC) is issued by the Criminal Investigation Department of the Singapore Police Force (SPF) to certify that the subject concerned has no prior criminal conviction in Singapore.

Online Application
Applicants may submit online applications at https://eservices1.police.gov.sg/phub/eservices/landingpage/apply-pay-for-coc.

Documents Required for Application

1. Scanned documentary proof indicating that a COC is required and for what purpose.
2. Scanned biometric page of applicant’s valid passport
3. Scanned Identification Document (ID), front and back
4. Scanned or digital passport-size photograph
5. Valid Credit/Debit card to make online payment
6. Original hardcopy of fingerprint impressions (for non-Singapore Citizens residing overseas)* 

*W.e.f. 16 May 2024, Non-Singapore Citizens applicants are no longer required to submit an Appeal to Apply for a COC. Overseas applicants can get their fingerprint impressions taken by a qualified fingerprint officer from a police establishment or an authorised office such as notary public or embassies.

The following documents are required for fingerprint impressions to be taken at the Singapore Embassy. Please make an appointment before visiting the Embassy.

• Online payment receipt
• 2 passport-sized colour photographs 
• Original and photocopy of the applicant's passport
• Fingerprint form (1.74MB)

Should you require further assistance or clarification, please contact the Certificate of Clearance Office in Singapore at +(65) 6435 8277 during office hours or email to SPF_COC_Office@spf.gov.sg.