Veronika

This is an update from the MIA:

Form 1101 is no longer to be used, and the new form - available at: http://www.afp.gov.au/__data/assets/...ation_form.pdf - is to be used from now on.

Apparently the AFP will accept the old Form 1101 for a while longer, but this is only so that any old forms that have been signed already and/or posted already can be processed.

As for completing the forms, when completing the new National Police Check Application Form you should ensure that for Question 4 (Purpose of NPC) on page 2 you enter the number 33. Code 33 is the correct code for Immigration/Citizenship.

Applications will not be processed without that code number.

Fingerprints are not required.

More information can be found here: http://www.afp.gov.au/business/natio...ce_checks.html

Cheers,
Veronika

Peter800

How long it takes to get a police certificates? It has been nearly two weeks since the AFP said they have sent it.

Pollyana

If they have sent it out then it will take as long as it takes snail mail to get to you.

Peter800

Hi,

For 176 visa, do I have to do both police check for AFP and my own country?
How should I get the form for police check for my own country? which form to use?

essex2sydney

That's correct, i'm assuming you're from the UK so take a look at this website and it will explain all:

http://www.acpo.police.uk/certificates.asp

Pollyana

You need an AFP check if you have spent a total of 12 months or more in Australia.
Forms and requirements for other countries are listed here -
http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/char...cter-penal.pdf

Peter800

Thanks for the information.