Police Clearance

Schedule For Lodgements & Collections

DAYSCLIENT SERVICEINSTRUCTIONTIME
MONDAYNATIONALS & OTHERSLODGEMENTS 8am – 1pm
TUESDAYNATIONALS & OTHERSLODGEMENTS 8am – 1pm
WEDNESDAYEXPATRIATES & COLLECTIONSLODGEMENTS 8am – 1pm
THURSDAYOFFICIAL ADMIN DAYSCLOSE FOR SECTION ADMIN—————–
FIRDAYVISA & OVERSEAS QUERIESLODGEMENTS8am – 1pm
  • ONLINE POLICE CLEARANCE SERVICE IS AVAILABLE EVERYDAY EXCEPT THURSDAY TIMING BETWEEN 0800 TO 1300 HOURS
  • ALL NEW CRIME REPORTS FOR INVESTIGATION AND CASE ALLOCATION ARE TO PROCEED TO NCRO OFFICE BOROKO AT POLICE STATION

Requirements for obtaining different types of Police Clearance Certificate

  1. Public Motor Vehicle (PMV) Character Check:

  • Download Form below or pick up an application form at the National Criminal Records Office or at the nearest police station.
  • Pay the K65.00 fee at a finance cashier office and attach the receipt with the form.
  • Submit the completed form to the NCRO office at the Police National Headquarters or at Gordons (if in Port Moresby).
  • Wait for one week for processing.

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  1. Papua New Guinea Police Character Check:

  • Download Form below or pick up an application form at the National Criminal Records Office or at the nearest police station.
  • Pay the K65.00 fee at a finance cashier office and attach the receipt with the form.
  • Submit the completed form to the NCRO office at the Police National Headquarters or at Gordons (if in Port Moresby).
  • Wait for one week for processing.


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  1. Firearms Character Check:

  • Pick up an application form at the National Criminal Records Office or at the nearest police station.
  • Attach the notice for sale and disposal form from a licensed gun dealer and the complete Interpol firearm request form.
  • Pay the K65.00 fee at a finance cashier office and attach the receipt with the form.
  • Submit the completed form to the NCRO office at the Police National Headquarters or at Gordons (if in Port Moresby).
  • Wait for one week for processing.

  1. Expatriates in Papua New Guinea Character Check:

  • Download Form below or pick up an application form at the National Criminal Records Office or at the nearest police station.
  • Bring the completed form, current passport, visa, work permit, and receipt of the K65.00 fee payment.
  • Submit the completed form and required documents to the NCRO office at Gordons.
  • Wait for two weeks for processing.


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  1. Expatriates Overseas Character Check:

  • Report to the nearest police station in the country you are in.
  • The police station will collect the required information and send it to the NCRO in Port Moresby.
  • Wait for two weeks for processing.


Download Form

  1. Police Crime Report:

  • Pick up an application form at the National Criminal Records Office or at the nearest police station.
  • Pay the K100.00 fee at a finance cashier office and attach the receipt with the form.
  • Submit the completed form to the NCRO office at the Police National Headquarters or at Gordons (if in Port Moresby).
  • Wait for one week for processing.