Indonesia
If you now live in Canada and previously lived, worked, or studied in Indonesia,
many immigration, employment, and licensing processes will ask you for a Indonesia Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
in addition to your Canadian one. Getting fingerprinted correctly is usually the first step. This guide walks through how that works
while you’re based in Canada, and how Surrey Fingerprint Company can help with the fingerprinting part.
Visit Surrey Fingerprint Company for professional, correctly-formatted fingerprints for your Indonesia police clearance
application. Email info@surreyfingerprint.com
beforehand so we can confirm the exact form and format Indonesia National Police (POLRI) — Surat Keterangan Catatan Kepolisian (SKCK), Police Headquarters currently requires.
Why Would Someone in Canada Need a Indonesia PCC?
- Canadian immigration & citizenship (IRCC): if you lived in Indonesia for 6 months or more before moving to Canada, IRCC may require a police certificate from Indonesia as part of permanent residency, sponsorship, or citizenship applications.
- Immigration to a third country: if you are applying to move from Canada to another country (e.g. Australia, the UK, the US, or elsewhere), that country’s character/background check requirements often ask for a clearance from every country you’ve lived in for an extended period, including Indonesia.
- Employment & licensing: some regulated professions and international employers request a background check covering your time in Indonesia.
- Legal, banking, or property matters: some processes back in Indonesia may themselves ask you to complete identity verification via fingerprints while abroad.
The General Process From Canada
Because you’re applying from outside Indonesia, the typical path is: get fingerprinted locally in Canada in the exact
format Indonesia National Police (POLRI) — Surat Keterangan Catatan Kepolisian (SKCK), Police Headquarters accepts, then send that fingerprint record to them along with the rest of your
application package.
Contact Indonesia’s issuing authority first
Confirm the current application form, required fingerprint format, fee, and mailing/submission method directly with
Indonesia National Police (POLRI) — Surat Keterangan Catatan Kepolisian (SKCK), Police Headquarters — requirements can change, so always check before your appointment.
Get fingerprinted at Surrey Fingerprint Company
Bring valid photo ID and any required form. The fingerprint format usually requested for a Indonesia PCC is:
Ink-and-Roll Fingerprinting (Paper Card). We offer both ink-and-roll and digital fingerprinting on-site.
We complete your card correctly
We take your fingerprints on the correct form, complete any required identity/witness sections, and provide the card or
document ready to send.
Send your package to Indonesia
Mail or submit your fingerprint card along with your application form, ID copies, photos, and fee (as required) to
Indonesia National Police (POLRI) — Surat Keterangan Catatan Kepolisian (SKCK), Police Headquarters. Use a tracked courier for original documents.
Confirmed by multiple independent Indonesia immigration law firms: applicants who no longer live in Indonesia do NOT need to travel back — they can have their fingerprints taken "at a fingerprint agency, local foreign police office, or notary public" in their country of residence (an RCMP-accredited agency such as Surrey Fingerprint Company fits this directly), using either an Indonesian fingerprint card (Formulir Sidik Jari) or the applicant's own country's fingerprint card. The completed fingerprint form is then shipped to Indonesia along with a Power of Attorney authorizing a representative (often a law firm) to submit the manual application at Indonesian National Police Headquarters, plus a sponsor/employer letter, passport copies, KITAS/KITAP copies if applicable, and yellow-background photos. Foreigners qualify if they currently hold, or previously held, a KITAS/KITAP work/stay permit.
Mailing address:
Indonesian National Police Headquarters, Jakarta (via a Power-of-Attorney representative — direct mail submission by the applicant is not accepted)
Receive your Indonesia PCC
Processing time is Confirm current timelines with POLRI or your representative in Indonesia. Some authorities mail the certificate directly to your Canadian
address; others may require pickup via a consulate or representative.
Source: Official guidance for Indonesia. Requirements can change; always confirm current details on the official page before applying.
the current requirement before your appointment so you don’t need to redo it.
clearance applications can change without notice. Always confirm current requirements directly with
Indonesia National Police (POLRI) — Surat Keterangan Catatan Kepolisian (SKCK), Police Headquarters before your appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get fingerprinted in Surrey for a Indonesia PCC?
Yes. Surrey Fingerprint Company offers both ink-and-roll and digital fingerprinting, and can prepare your fingerprint card or document in the format most commonly requested for Indonesia applications. Contact us to confirm the exact form before your visit.
How long does it take to get a PCC from Indonesia while living in Canada?
Timelines vary widely by country and by how the application is submitted. As a general estimate: Confirm current timelines with POLRI or your representative in Indonesia. Confirm current processing times with the issuing authority.
Do I need an original fingerprint card, or is a scan acceptable?
This depends on Indonesia's current requirements — some authorities require original ink cards mailed physically, others accept digital submissions. We'll help you confirm which applies before you leave our office.
Can Surrey Fingerprint Company submit my application to Indonesia for me?
We handle the fingerprinting step. Submission of the full application package is generally your responsibility (or your immigration consultant/lawyer's), unless otherwise noted for a specific country.
Get Fingerprinted for Your Indonesia PCC — Surrey, BC
Email us before your visit so we can confirm the correct form and format for Indonesia.
+1 (604) 825-8882 · info@surreyfingerprint.com