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AFP have ceased providing fingerprint services to the public
The DIBP have sent the following correspondence to a Migration Alliance member RMA after receiving an email from him on 29 October 2015 regarding the cessation of fingerprint services by the Australian Federal Police in Western Australia:
"The Department of Immigration and Border Protection (the Department) is aware the Australian Federal Police (AFP) has ceased providing fingerprinting services to the public. In Western Australia the Police have also withdrawn from providing fingerprinting services.
While the Department understands that not all foreign embassies or consulates in Australia are able to provide this service to their citizens, the Department still requires a police clearance certificate if requested.
The Department does not provide fingerprinting services on behalf of other countries for overseas police clearances or foreign passports. The need to have fingerprints taken for police clearances, or for foreign passports, is a matter for the issuing country.
If a visa applicant requires fingerprints to obtain documentation or services from another country, the application should contact the relevant embassy or consulate of that country, or the relevant agency requiring the fingerprints.
The Department will continue to engage with the AFP, state and territory police, and consulates and embassies to seek a solution for those affected.
For more information, see the Department’s website:
Kind regards,
XXXX XXXXXXX [name removed for privacy protection]
Assistant Director – Character and Cancellation Support Section
Community Protection Division
Department of Immigration and Border Protection"
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Wednesday, 10 August 2016You can get your fingerprints taken done at a perth based company called Forensic pathways
Forensic Pathways
+61428583545
Level 1, 538 Hay Street Perth WA
www.forensic-pathways.com.au/fingerprinting-services -
Thursday, 19 January 2017
It costs $95 and I got an apt for the very next day.
Can't believe immigration have asked me for a Canadian police check and only given me a month to get it! I asked them months ago if I would need one and they said no arghhh! -
Thursday, 23 March 2017
Hi Lucy - I'm in the same situation. Need a police clearance from the RCMP but am here in Perth. Did you get your fingerprints done at the Forensic Pathways place and send it to Canada from there?
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Thursday, 06 April 2017
I had mine done on the weekend by Fingerprinting Services of Australia in Perth. They seem very professional.
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Thursday, 06 April 2017
How much did they charge you and what is the address, I need my done urgently and the police will not help.
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Friday, 22 September 2017
I'm an ex-UK cop and a licensed Private Investigator. I will attend your home or office anywhere in the Perth Metro Area to take ink & roll fingerprints for $88 inc GST. Travel fees apply if you are in a rural area. Call 0488 184 459 or email jan@pfinv.com.au to make an appointment.
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Friday, 17 April 2020
If you need your Fingerprints taken in Perth you just head to Fingerprint Services Australia located at 1 Brewer street Perth (free parking out front), they did mine and my partners, great service and they have all the documents for each country. I got sent here by a police officer at northbridge police station and they’re fantastic help and it’s quick.
This is there website and you can book online or walk in - http://fingerprintsperth.com/
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Does anyone know how a visa applicant needing fingerprints for a Police Check can get them done in Western Australia? The Western Australian Police have also ceased fingerprint services. The DIBP are not offering advice about any alternative options at the moment. One of my clients spoke to a Migration Agent there who said there is a way but he would not tell her because she was not his client.