Frequently Asked Questions

HOW TO OBTAIN SINGAPORE POLICE RECORD

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.

Applicants residing in Singapore should apply in person for a ‘Certificate of No Criminal Conviction’ (CNCC) at Criminal Record Office (CID), Block D #02-01A, 391 New Bridge Road, Police Cantonment Complex, Singapore 088762, Tel: 6435-8277, between 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon, Monday through Friday only.  Applicants who are overseas may apply by correspondence to the above address.  Alternatively, application can be made online at http://www.spf.gov.sg

The following documents should accompany the applications:

1. For Singaporeans: NRIC/current international passport; For non-Singaporeans: Documentary proof of residence in Singapore must be shown - i.e. old/current passports or any relevant documents;
2. Exit permit, if applicable;
3. Two recent passport size photographs (3.5cm x 3 cm.); and
4. A fee of (Singaporean) $15 - (or such sum as required) for each
   application in Singapore. Applicants overseas should submit a bank
   draft in the amount of $20 Singaporean dollars made payable to 'Head
   CRO CID’.  The fee is subject to change.*

Processing time for the certificate is two to three weeks.
 
Former residents should write directly to the address given above for the necessary forms and instructions.  Alternatively, they could have a set of rolled fingerprints taken by their local police authorities and submit this with photocopies of the documents listed above together with photographs, fee and postage charge.  Singapore authorities also require that all immigrant applicants show proof of their intentions.  The packet 3 cover letter bearing their name will suffice.