AFP Police Check Bundle
AFP Police Check Bundle
An Australian Federal Police (AFP) National Police Check is required for UAE employment and residence visa applications. The AFP issues these checks from their Canberra office, and the certificate must then be apostilled by DFAT and attested by UAE MOFA before it is accepted by UAE immigration authorities.
Green Apple Attest offers a complete bundled service that covers the AFP application, certificate collection, DFAT apostille, and MOFA attestation. For Australians already in the UAE, we manage the entire process remotely through our Australian partners. For those still in Australia, we provide guidance on the application and handle everything from DFAT onwards.
We monitor AFP processing times closely and act immediately when your certificate is ready, routing it to DFAT the same day to keep the timeline as short as possible. This back-to-back approach saves weeks compared to handling each step independently.
Documents Required
- Completed AFP National Police Check application (or we can file on your behalf)
- Identity verification documents as required by AFP (100 points of ID)
- Clear colour copy of your Australian passport
- Clear colour copy of your Australian driver licence
- Clear colour copy of UAE visa or Emirates ID (if applicable)
- Power of Attorney authorising Green Apple Attest to collect and process
Special Requirements
- • AFP identity verification requires 100 points of identification as per AFP requirements.
- • Digital AFP certificates must be certified before DFAT apostille.
How It Works
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1Submit your identification documents and AFP application details to Green Apple Attest.
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2We file or support your AFP National Police Check application.
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3Upon receipt of the AFP certificate, we immediately submit it for DFAT apostille.
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4MOFA attestation is completed in the UAE.
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5The fully attested AFP check is delivered to you.
Insider Tips
Insider Tips
- Apply for the AFP check as soon as you receive your UAE job offer. The combined AFP, DFAT, and MOFA chain takes three to four weeks, so early action prevents delays.
- If you are in the UAE, you can complete identity verification through the Australian Embassy in Abu Dhabi or the Consulate in Dubai. Book an appointment in advance.
- Digital AFP certificates need to be printed and certified before DFAT will apostille them. We handle the certification as part of our service.
Frequently Asked Questions
AFP standard processing takes approximately 10 to 15 working days. Approximately 70 percent of checks are completed faster. Our bundle includes immediate routing to DFAT once the AFP check is issued, saving time between stages.
Yes. The AFP accepts applications from overseas. You will need to complete identity verification, which can be done through an Australian Embassy or Consulate, or through an approved online identity verification process. We guide you through the specific requirements.
UAE authorities typically require the police check to be less than six months old from the date of issue. We recommend starting the process with sufficient lead time to complete the full apostille and attestation chain within this window.
The AFP check will disclose any disclosable court outcomes. The check can still be apostilled and attested regardless of its contents. Whether a record affects your UAE visa is a separate immigration question that we recommend discussing with your visa advisor.
Quick Facts
- Processing Time
- 10-15 business days
- Pricing From
- AED 500
- Country
- Australia
- Delivery
- Free across the UAE
Questions About This Service?
Our specialists know Australia requirements inside out — call or message for free guidance.
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