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How to apply for an Indonesian SKCK police certificate
Apply for or renew an SKCK using the Police Presisi app, with required documents, official charges and validity.
English edition. Official forms and source documents may be in Indonesian.
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How do I apply for an SKCK police certificate?
The Indonesian Police issue SKCK certificates. Online registration now uses the Presisi Super App, as the old SKCK registration portal has closed. Prepare identity documents for your purpose; the certificate is valid for six months. Since Police Regulation 1/2026 took effect on 20 May 2026, SKCKs are issued electronically through the police digital services app, each for one purpose and one destination country, and applicants must be active JKN members.
See 4 official references ↓Open the official service ↗www.polri.go.id
Guide contents
What you need to apply for an SKCK police certificate
- KTP-el, Family Card, and birth certificate or diploma as required by the police unit.
- Photographs and fingerprint information as the Police instruct; requirements differ for citizens and foreign residents.
How to apply for an SKCK police certificate
Choose the SKCK purpose
Identify the purpose and competent Police office; overseas employment may require a different issuing level.
Register officially
Use the Presisi Super App or ask your local Polres. Match your KTP-el data and upload documents if applying online.
Verify and pay
Complete required identity and fingerprint checks, then pay only through the designated government fee channel.
Check the certificate
Check the name, stated purpose, issue date and validity before submitting the certificate.
How much it costs to apply for an SKCK police certificate
Police information lists an SKCK government fee of Rp30,000; confirm the current charge and payment route with the issuing office. Six months is validity, not processing time.
| Applicant | Fee | Extra document |
|---|---|---|
| General public | Rp30,000 | - |
| Low-income residents | Rp0 | Certificate of low income from the lurah or village head |
| Disaster or force majeure | Rp0 | Emergency declaration by the president, governor, or regent/mayor |
| Students | Rp15,000 | Kartu Indonesia Pintar or Kartu Jakarta Pintar |
| Micro, small and medium businesses | Rp15,000 | Business permit or certificate from the relevant office |
| Social, religious or state purposes | Rp15,000 | Letter from the social affairs ministry/office, religious affairs ministry or state secretariat |
Check current requirements, availability and charges through the official reference ↗ before applying or paying.
New certificates, validity and overseas use
Police Regulation 1/2026 has no separate renewal route. Each SKCK is valid for 6 months for one purpose and one destination country, so apply for a new SKCK in the Polri digital services app for a new purpose or after it expires. SKCKs are issued electronically by Police Intelligence and Security (Baintelkam) or the regional police intelligence directorate; manual signing happens only at National Police HQ, a regional police (Polda) or a district police (Polres), and you can collect at the nearest police office you choose in the app.
If the app cannot verify your identity, use Police support rather than sharing your NIK with an unknown intermediary.
The latest SKCK rules: Police Regulation 1/2026
Police Regulation 1/2026 replaces Regulation 6/2023. You apply through the SKCK feature in the police digital services app: enter your address, personal details, photo (red background for citizens, yellow for foreigners), purpose, and the issuing location and date. Check the preview page, confirm that your data is correct, then pay. The SKCK can be printed from the app or collected at the nearest police office, including by someone else holding a letter of authority.
The certificate is in Indonesian and English, valid for 6 months, and covers only one purpose and one destination country, such as a job application, further study or a visa. Manual counters are used when the app is officially declared out of service; they require the KTP, KK, birth certificate, latest diploma, photo, proof of active JKN membership, and a passport valid for at least 6 months for overseas use.
Things to check carefully
- The old registration portal no longer accepts new applications.
- SKCK requirement lists on other sites may be out of date since Police Regulation 1/2026 took effect on 20 May 2026; follow the instructions in the police digital services app.
- Inactive JKN status blocks the application; check and reactivate BPJS Kesehatan before applying.
- A wrong purpose or destination country makes the SKCK unusable; check the preview page before paying.
Frequently asked questions
Does an SKCK last indefinitely?
No. Police state a six-month validity from issuance.
How much does an SKCK cost in 2026?
The government fee is Rp30,000, paid through the official payment methods in the app or at the counter. Police Regulation 12/2021 sets Rp0 for people on low incomes (with a certificate from the lurah or village head) and disaster victims, and Rp15,000 for students holding a KIP or KJP card, micro and small business owners, and social, religious or state purposes.
Must my BPJS Kesehatan be active to get an SKCK?
Yes. Regulation 1/2026 requires applicants to be active JKN members, checked through data exchange with BPJS Kesehatan. Exceptions apply to citizens who are abroad and to foreigners who are not working or have worked in Indonesia for less than 6 months. At a counter, proof can be a screenshot of active status or a receipt for this month's contribution.
Can one SKCK be used for several purposes?
No. Each SKCK is issued for one purpose and one destination country and is valid for 6 months. An SKCK for a job application cannot automatically be used for a visa.
How do I get an SKCK for use abroad?
Apply through the SKCK feature in the police digital services app, choose the purpose (such as a visa or residence permit) and the destination country, and have a passport valid for at least 6 months. The certificate is already bilingual in Indonesian and English. SKCKs are issued electronically by Baintelkam or the regional police intelligence directorate under Police Regulation 1/2026.
Can someone else collect my SKCK?
Yes. Besides printing it from the app, you can collect the SKCK at the nearest police office, and someone else can collect it with a letter of authority in the format attached to Regulation 1/2026.
Sources and review
Editorial review of public information: . This is not a review by an agency officer or a professional adviser. Reviewed by Kaiser Khan, publisher of Panduan Warga. Official document titles are retained below.
- Polri Humas 2026: PNBP SKCK Rp30.000 ↗www.humas.polri.go.id · Accessed 23 September 2026
- Perpol 1/2026 tentang Penerbitan SKCK (JDIH BPK) ↗peraturan.bpk.go.id · Accessed 25 September 2026
- Perpol 12/2021 tentang tarif Rp0 PNBP Polri, termasuk SKCK (JDIH BPK) ↗peraturan.bpk.go.id · Accessed 25 September 2026
- Perpol 11/2024 perubahan Perpol 12/2021 (JDIH BPK) ↗peraturan.bpk.go.id · Accessed 25 September 2026
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