Certificate of Clearance in SIngapore

[Chris and Liz 0]

Does anyone know here if we need to comply the certificate of clearance in Singapore? Based on what I read on their link it says they don't give clearances to non-citizens. This is the last requirement I had to comply and I am so confused whether to get it or not.

I am a Filipina who worked in Singapore and now I'm back here in Phil. I got my papers transferred since I'm not working there anymore. I am on the process of completing my requirements but I'm always stuck with the certificate of clearance that I need to have and I am so confused since SG doesn't issue clearances to non-citizens.

Your help is highly appreciated. Thank you very much.

[wilfon 30]

Hi, here is the official US governement website with the info that I believe will help you. I have already cut an pasted the information for you, but you can still go to the website to see for yourself. I hope it helps.

http://travel.state.gov/visa/fees/fees_5455.html?cid=9732

Certificate of Clearance

Available. The police records for Singapore may be considered complete from their origins to the present, except for the "occupation" period during World War II.

For all applicants, a form letter from the requesting/processing office (NVC, KCC, Embassy, employer etc.) is required to obtain a Certificate of Clearance (COC). Such letter should specify the need for the clearance and state explicitly that "a statutory declaration of no criminal conviction by the applicant is not acceptable as evidence that he/she does not have criminal convictions". The COC will be sent directly to the requesting/processing office.

Applicants residing in Singapore are to appear in person at the COC Office located at Blk D Police Cantonment Complex, #02-07/08, 391 New Bridge Road , Singapore 088762. The office is open from 8.30am to 12.30pm , Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays).

Applicants residing overseas should submit their applications (original) addressed to: Head Criminal Records, CID ( COC ), Blk D Police Cantonment Complex, #02-07/08, 391 New Bridge Road , Singapore 088762.

Processing time for each application is about 10 working days.

Processing fee is S$45.00 per application. Payment can be made by cash, NETS , cash card, or credit cards (VISA/MASTERCARD) for walk-in application. Application sent by post (from overseas) must be accompanied by a bank draft made payable to 'Head Criminal Records CID ' through a Singapore-based bank. In addition to the processing fee, a postage fee of S$5.00 must be included in the payment (total S$50.00) if the COC is to be mailed. Payment is non- refundable once the application is accepted.

All applicants must complete the Certificate of Clearance application form available at http://www.spf.gov.sg/faqs/doc/coc_appform.pdf in full and submit it with the necessary supporting documents:

•A set of applicant's fingerprint impressions (ten prints). Applicants applying in person will be fingerprinted at the COC office at the time of application. For application by post from overseas, the applicant must submit a set of his/her fingerprint impressions taken by a qualified Fingerprint Officer at a Police Station or an authorized office of the country he/she is now residing.

•A photocopy of applicant's valid passport (showing biodata page).

•Two recent passport-sized photographs. Instant photo machine is available outside COC Office for applicants who appear in person (cost: S$7, approx. USD5.50, for 4 passport size photos).

•Photocopy of document from relevant consulate/immigration authority/government bodies or other requestor to establish that the certificate is required by such authority and that a statutory declaration of no criminal conviction by the applicant is not acceptable as evidence that s/he has no criminal convictions. All documents are to be translated into English if written in other languages.

NOTE: Non-Singapore citizens requesting a Certificate of Clearance must also submit a copy of this letter after adding the names of the principal and dependent applicants as indicated, along with the checklist letter from NVC.

Please refer to http://www.spf.gov.sg/epc/cert_issued.htm for further information and updates on Certificate of Clearance from Singapore.

[Chris and Liz 0]

Thank you for your reply

Actually I've been complying the required documents for it but "Application sent by post (from overseas) must be accompanied by a bank draft made payable to 'Head Criminal Records CID ' through a Singapore-based bank" - this is what I'm confused at. I've been to 6 different banks already and they don't issue bank drafts that is in Singapore dollars. It says there too about a Singapore-based bank but in my area I don't think there's one.

[carton025 38]

Do you have a friend, another Phil. OFW, still working in Singapore? Maybe you could send the required documents to her [a Phil. OFW friend], have her get the bank draft through a Singapore bank, and mail everything for you.

Just a thought.

[Chris and Liz 0]

Thank you so much for that idea. I already asked someone for it.

[yett 0]

Thank you for your reply

Actually I've been complying the required documents for it but "Application sent by post (from overseas) must be accompanied by a bank draft made payable to 'Head Criminal Records CID ' through a Singapore-based bank" - this is what I'm confused at. I've been to 6 different banks already and they don't issue bank drafts that is in Singapore dollars. It says there too about a Singapore-based bank but in my area I don't think there's one.

I am also in the process of getting a COC in Spore. Getting a bank draft is also my worry. I dont have anyone to contact in Sg to get it done for me. Does BPI and BDO issue bank draft in Sg dollars? Did you send your documents by mail? Thank you...

[clarabelle 0]

hello everyone could anybody help me and advise for me.

i need to get my COC in singapore too and i already have the full fingerprints with me but what hinders me is the bank draft i am so so confused right now since i dont have any account to those philippine-singapore based banks here in cebu like citibank, metrobank and Pnb.. i only have bpi but sad to say there is no representative bank in singapore. can you hep me what should i need to do. i am so worried and dont know what to do.

thank you for your kind help i would highly appreciate it.