Procedure in Obtaining Police Clearance Certificate (SKCK) in Indonesia

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Team of Hukumindo

Previously, the Hukumindo.com platform has talk about "Why You Need Contract Review Before Entering the Agreement?", read also "The Example of Official Police Report Receipt in Indonesia", and on this occasion we will discuss about 'Procedure in Obtaining Police Clearance Certificate (SKCK) in Indonesia'.

Term and Legal Basis

Police Clearance Certificate (Indonesian acronym: SKCK) is an official document issued by the Indonesian Police for specific purposes which requires background clearance and biodata of a certain person. SKCK is regulated under Law Number 2 Year 2002 concerning the Indonesian National Police and Regulation of Chief of Indonesian National Police Number 18 Year 2014 concerning the Procedures to Issue SKCK.[1]

SKCK can be issued to an Indonesian National and a Foreign National. Foreign national who is eligible for SKCK are those currently holding or had ever hold a Permanent Stay Permit (Kartu Izin Tinggal Tetap / KITAP) or a Temporary Stay Permit (Kartu Izin Tinggal Sementara / KITAS). Holder of other types of visas such as visit visa, multiple-entry visit visa, or visa on arrival, is not eligible to be issued SKCK. Indonesian National Police is the only government body which has the full authority to issue SKCK.[2]

The Purposes

This Police certificate in Indonesia is particularly important for foreigners starting a business, working in the country, or other immigration purposes. This is because it serves as proof that foreigners have no previous criminal actions or have not committed any crimes that can be harmful to the workplace, the communities, and the entire society.[3]

Before foreign individuals can start working, staying, and living in Indonesia, the Indonesian government will require foreigners to show a police clearance certificate. In other words, a police certificate is one of the deciding factors if a foreigner’s residency permit will be approved.[4]

The purpose of this certificate is to review and confirm the criminal records or criminal history of all local and foreign individuals.[5]

Procedure

The procedure for obtaining this letter is generally divided into two, the first is for Indonesian citizens and the second is for foreigners. In this article we will focus on Process for non Citizens of Indonesia, for both who live in Indonesia and overseas:[6]

If you apply in Indonesia, you may apply in-person or through representative. Apply in-person:

1. Certificate of Good Conduct - Indonesian Police Certificates (Surat Keterangan Catatan Kepolisian (SKCK)) issued by the National Police through the intelligence function.
2. Applicant shall apply in-person with the police station authority in area where they live.
3. Link for police station contact: national police please select the concerned region from the drop down menu against “Choose the name of the police station” in the page to locate the office.
4. Go to the respective office. Don’t forget to take the required copy of documents along with originals to the office.
5. Please follow as per authorities guidelines and submit the completed application along with documents. Applicant should pay for any charges, if required as advised.
6. This application will be processed by respective department.
7. The certificate can be collected from the office where applicant applied in person upon notification or issued as per norms.

You may also apply through representative as follows:

1. Applicant shall appoint a representative to apply on his behalf at the police station office.
2. Link for police station contact: National Police please select the concerned region from the drop down menu against “Choose the name of the police station” in the page to locate the office.
3. Representative has to go to the respective police station office. Don’t forget to take the required copy of documents along with originals.
4. Please follow as per authorities guidelines and submit the completed application along with documents. Representative should pay for any charges if required as advised.
5. This application will be processed by respective department.
6. The certificate can be collected from the office where applicant applied in-person upon notification or issued as per norms. Note: The representative should apply with the following documents of: ID card or passport, and Family card.

Applying overseas: 

1. Applicant can apply at their nearest embassy or consulate in person. Link to locate the embassy or consulate: Ministry of foreign Affairs.
2. Call the office and fix appointment for personal visit. Also find out the details for this procedure.
3. On the scheduled date, go to the office with all the document in original and in copy. Please follow as per officer guidelines to process your application.
4. Accepted application will be processed by the respective department. The completed certificates are forwarded to the concern.
5. Applicant shall collect the certificate with the respective office upon notification or can get it delivered as per norms applicable.

Required documents for foreign national:[7]

1. A copy of your passport while living in Indonesia.
2. A copy of your permit of stay in Indonesia, passport number and place of issue as well.
3. Copies of your passport page with your Indonesia visa or of the document with address in Indonesia.
4. Application letter from sponsor, company, or institution that employs, uses, or is responsible for foreigners.
5. Photocopy of KTP and Marriage Certificate if the sponsor is a Spouse of an Indonesian Citizen.
6. Photocopy of Passport.
7. Photocopy of Limited Stay Permit Card (KITAS) or Permanent Stay Permit Card (KITAP).
8. Photocopy of IMTA from KEMENAKER RI.
9. Photocopy of Reporting Certificate (STM) from the Police.
10. 6 (six) pieces of 4 x 6 cm color photographs with a yellow background, modestly dressed, face-to-face, and for applicants wearing hijab, a photo must be in full face.

And if you have a difficulties regarding this topic, contact us, feel free in 24 hours, we will be glad to help you.

*) For further information please contact:

Mahmud Kusuma Advocate

Law Office

Jakarta - Indonesia.

E-mail: mahmudkusuma22@gmail.com

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References:

1. "Police Clearance Certificate", kemlu.go.id., Diakses pada tanggal 22 Februari 2022, https://kemlu.go.id/wellington/en/pages/surat_keterangan_catatan_kepolisian/2706/etc-menu

2. Ibid.

3. "How to Obtain Police Clearance Certificate Indonesia", www.cekindo.com., Diakses pada tanggal 22 Februari 2022, https://www.cekindo.com/blog/obtain-police-clearance-certificate-indonesia 

4. Ibid.

5. Ibid. 

6. "Obtain Police Clearance Certificate (Certificate of Good Conduct)", wikiprocedure.com., Diakses pada tanggal 22 Februari 2022, https://wikiprocedure.com/index.php/Indonesia_-_Obtain_Police_Clearance_Certificate_(Certificate_of_Good_Conduct)

7. Ibid.