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Do You Need an Apostille or Embassy Attestation on Your Certificate of Clearance?
A police certificate apostille in Singapore is the certificate the Singapore Academy of Law (SAL) attaches to your Singapore Police Force Certificate of Clearance (CoC) so an overseas employer or immigration office can accept it. SAL is the only authority that legalises Singapore documents for overseas use; for a non-Hague country, embassy attestation follows. It's part of our SAL apostille service in Singapore.
- Hague countries such as Saudi Arabia and South Korea → the SAL apostille replaces embassy legalisation
- Non-Hague countries such as the UAE, Qatar or Kuwait → SAL first, then embassy attestation in Singapore
Not sure which applies to your visa? Tell us the country on WhatsApp and we'll confirm before you pay.
Why Police Certificates Get Held Up
Not knowing whether SAL can verify it directly
Some documents go straight to SAL; others need a Notary Public first. We check whether SAL can verify your Certificate of Clearance directly and, if it can't, route it through notarisation and apostille — a Notary Public, then SAL authentication — so you don't make a wasted trip.
Apostille only, when the country needs the embassy too
The UAE is not in the Apostille Convention, so a CoC for a UAE work visa needs UAE embassy attestation after SAL. Stopping at the apostille means starting again.
Digital printouts that don't match
If your certificate is digital, the printout must match the online version exactly and any QR code must scan — see digital document apostille. We print and test it first.
Only you can verify it
If the document can only be checked through your own SingPass or email, SAL needs you in person. We tell you upfront.
Our Police Certificate Apostille Service
Document pre-check
we confirm the route SAL will accept before anything is paid to SAL
Notarisation when required
by an appointed Notary Public, followed by SAL authentication
SAL submission and collection
we queue at the legalisation counter for you
Embassy attestation
for the UAE and other non-Hague countries, completed after SAL
Translation
when the receiving country needs its own language
Pickup and delivery
anywhere in Singapore
Certificate of Clearance Apostille Price in Singapore
| Package | Best for | Our fee | Typical time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Apostille | A CoC that SAL can verify directly, for Hague countries | From SGD 35 | 1–2 working days |
| Notarise + Apostille | A CoC that needs a Notary Public before SAL | From SGD 229 | 1–2 working days |
| Apostille + Embassy | Work visas for the UAE and other non-Hague countries | From SGD 234 + embassy fee | 5–10 working days |
The prices shown above are starting prices. Your final price depends on the document type, number of pages and destination country, and will be confirmed in a written quotation before any work begins.
Add-ons: translation from SGD 29 per page · pickup and delivery from SGD 25 per trip · extra apostilled copies from SGD 19 per copy
Government fees (paid to SAL at cost, set by SAL): apostille on a Singapore public document SGD 10.70 per document · apostille on an SAL-made copy SGD 11.77 · notarial certificate SGD 75 · SAL authentication of a notarised document SGD 87.20.
How to Get Your Police Certificate Apostilled — 4 Steps
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Send a photo
of your Certificate of Clearance on WhatsApp and tell us the country and visa type.
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Get the exact route and an all-in price
SAL, notary, embassy — before you pay anything.
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We pre-check, notarise if needed, go to SAL and the embassy.
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Collect it or we deliver it
anywhere in Singapore.
What to Send or Bring
- Your original Certificate of Clearance — not laminated — or, if digital, the file and its verification link
- Your NRIC or passport (needed if the document is notarised)
- The visa checklist or email from your employer or the immigration office
- How many legalised copies you need
Police Certificate Legalisation for Work Visas Abroad
UAE: SAL first, then embassy attestation — see UAE embassy attestation. If your UAE employer's checklist also asks for an attested degree, see degree attestation for the UAE.
Saudi Arabia: Hague member since 7 December 2022, so the SAL apostille replaces embassy legalisation — see apostille for Saudi Arabia.
South Korea: a Hague member, so the SAL apostille replaces embassy legalisation — see apostille for South Korea.
Qatar, Kuwait or Egypt: outside the Apostille Convention, so if your CoC is going there, embassy attestation follows SAL — see Qatar embassy attestation, Kuwait embassy attestation or Egypt embassy attestation.
Other Hague countries: if your visa is for Australia, the UK, the USA, Japan or China, see apostille for Australia, apostille for the UK, apostille for the USA, apostille for Japan or apostille for China.
Also sending job documents? See employment letter apostille and degree certificate apostille.
Why Singapore Residents Choose Us
We check before SAL does
direct or via notary, decided before you spend a cent at SAL.
SAL and embassy in one order
no separate trips for UAE and other non-Hague visas.
Clear pricing
our fee, SAL's fee and any embassy fee listed separately, total agreed upfront.
Close to SAL
our Suntec Tower One office is minutes from SAL, with pickup across Singapore.
Samples of what you get back
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What our clients say
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“Needed a police certificate apostilled quite urgently for an overseas application. I asked about the same-day option and they confirmed the timing before I went ahead. Really appreciated the clear communication.”
“I needed company documents legalised for use in China. There were several documents involved and I wasn't familiar with the process. They explained what needed to be done at each stage and kept me updated throughout.”
“Needed my degree certificate and transcript apostilled for an overseas job application. They checked the documents first and confirmed the process before starting. The final documents were returned neatly and within the agreed timeframe.”
“My documents had already been notarised but still needed authentication. I wasn't sure what the next step was, so I sent them a copy through WhatsApp. They checked everything and explained what was still required.”
“I needed my documents apostilled for the Philippines and had no idea where to start. They explained the process clearly and confirmed what I needed before taking the documents. The whole experience was much easier than I expected.”
“I needed several documents attested for Qatar and wasn't familiar with the embassy process. They went through the documents with me and explained which steps were required. Communication was clear from beginning to end.”
“My father's death certificate needed to be legalised for use overseas. It was a sensitive family matter, so I appreciated how professionally the documents were handled. The process was explained clearly and there was no unnecessary back and forth.”
“I needed both translation and apostille for an overseas application. I initially thought I would have to arrange the two services separately. They explained the order of the steps and made the whole process much simpler.”
“I booked a mobile notary because travelling to an office wasn't convenient for me. The appointment was arranged around my availability and everything was handled professionally. It saved me quite a bit of time.”
“My Malaysian documents needed to be legalised and I wasn't familiar with the Singapore procedure. They explained the difference between the steps clearly and checked the documents before proceeding. Very straightforward experience.”
“I needed my divorce certificate legalised for use abroad. I already had the original document but wasn't sure what authentication was required next. They explained the process step by step and made it much easier to understand.”
“I needed my A-Level certificate apostilled before sending it to a university overseas. The price and turnaround were explained before I confirmed the service. Everything was straightforward and I received the completed document as expected.”
“I needed an urgent apostille and had a fairly tight deadline. Before taking the order, they checked my document and confirmed whether the requested turnaround was possible. I appreciated the honest explanation about the timing.”
“Needed my birth certificate apostilled for use in India. I wasn't sure whether I needed to get anything notarised first, so I messaged them on WhatsApp. They explained the steps clearly and handled everything without any confusion.”
“My marriage certificate needed attestation for the UAE. I contacted them through WhatsApp because I had a few questions about the embassy requirements. The replies were quick and everything was explained in simple terms.”
“I had a power of attorney that needed notarisation before it could be used overseas. I wasn't familiar with the procedure, so their explanation over WhatsApp was really helpful. Everything was handled in the order they explained.”
“I needed several personal documents apostilled and didn't have time to arrange everything myself. The team explained the process and kept me updated until the documents were ready. Very convenient service.”
“My degree certificate needed legalisation for Indonesia. I was mainly worried about whether additional certification was required before the apostille. They checked the document and explained the correct process before proceeding.”
“I needed a single status certificate legalised for an overseas application. I had quite a few questions because it was my first time doing this. They were patient with the explanations and gave me a clear idea of the process.”
“I needed a certified true copy before proceeding with the legalisation of my documents. The appointment was straightforward and they explained what was being certified before completing the process. Very efficient service.”
“I had several company documents that needed to be prepared for use overseas. They checked the paperwork before starting and explained what needed to be completed first. The documents were handled professionally and returned as agreed.”
“I needed my documents attested for Kuwait and wasn't sure which certificates needed to be included. The team went through everything with me before I started. The process was organised and I always knew what stage the documents were at.”
“I needed my power of attorney notarised for an overseas property transaction. They explained what I needed to prepare beforehand, which made the appointment much easier. The document was handled carefully and professionally.”
“My O-Level certificates needed apostilling for an overseas education application. I wasn't sure whether the older certificates could still be processed, so I sent them over for checking first. They confirmed what was needed and handled the rest.”
“I had documents from Vietnam that needed to be legalised for use in Singapore. I wasn't sure about the terminology and kept confusing attestation with legalisation. They explained the difference clearly and told me what stage my documents needed.”
Police Certificate Apostille — FAQs
Does the Certificate of Clearance need attestation for the UAE?
Can SAL apostille my Certificate of Clearance directly?
How much does a police certificate apostille cost in Singapore?
How long does a police certificate apostille take?
Do I need embassy attestation for a Saudi Arabia work visa?
Is an apostille enough for a South Korea visa?
Can you apply for my Certificate of Clearance?
Can someone else take my police certificate to SAL?
How will the overseas authority verify my apostille?
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