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Can AFP police checks be legalised?
Yes, AFP police checks commonly form part of DFAT-linked legalisation pathways when the receiving side asks for them.
Detailed answer
AFP police checks are a common overseas-use document class, but timing and document version matter. Many receiving authorities care about issue recency as much as route formality. The safer approach is to check the destination use, validity window, and whether the police check needs to travel with identity or supporting records before the route is confirmed.
Common risks
- Police check is too old for the receiving authority.
- Wrong police-document type.
- Identity details do not line up with passport records.
What we usually need
- The current police check in clear scan or PDF form.
- Destination country and use case.
- Any timing deadline or validity instruction from the receiver.
Implementation note
Good candidate for route-check prompts and police-check landing pages. Surface validity risk and receiver-specific timing concerns.
Compliance note
EGS is an independent administrative intermediary only. EGS is not a law firm, not a public notary, and not a government authority. Route suitability and document acceptance remain subject to review and to the receiving authority’s own requirements.