A Certificate of Good Conduct, also known as SKCK (Surat Keterangan Catatan Kepolisian), is an official document issued by the Indonesian National Police. It certifies that you have no criminal record or criminal history during your stay in Indonesia.
You may need a Certificate of Good Conduct in the following situations (note that the list is not exhaustive):
- When applying for long-term visas
- When moving to another country for permanent or temporary residence
- When marrying a foreign citizen
- When applying for positions of responsibility
- When enrolling in a university
- When applying for loans from foreign banks
To obtain the certificate, a foreign national must meet three conditions:
1. Have a clean visa history, meaning no visa violations
2. Be registered with the local police station at your place of residence
3. Possess a valid temporary residence permit (KITAS)
Here's how you can obtain a Certificate of Good Conduct (SKCK) in Indonesia:
1. Prepare Required Documents:
- Write a request to the police including personal details: full name, date and place of birth, nationality, and address in Indonesia
- Provide a copy of the main page of your passport
- Include copies of all passport pages with visas from the beginning of your stay in Indonesia to the present
- Submit a passport-sized photo (4×6)
- If applicable, include a letter from an Indonesian sponsor
- Obtain an STM (Surat Tanda Melapor) from the police confirming your local address in Indonesia
2. Submit Biometric Data:
- Visit the local police station with all prepared documents to provide your fingerprints
3. Processing and Issuance:
- The police will conduct a check in their database for any criminal records in Indonesia
- If no records are found, the Certificate of Good Conduct (SKCK) will be issued
- Typically, the processing time is around 1-2 weeks
The Certificate of Good Conduct (SKCK) is issued in two languages, English and Indonesian, and remains valid for a period of 6 months.
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