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Au Pair Criminal Record Check South Africa — R149

A criminal record check confirms whether an au pair has a record on file with the South African Police Service. It is for au pairs who want to stand out to families, and for families who want to see that check reflected on a profile before they message. Childcare means trusting someone with your children and your home, often unsupervised — a completed check gives families a clear, verifiable signal instead of a guess. Create your free au pair profile to get started.

Pricing and what's included

R149

R149 is the complete price for the criminal record check — there is nothing extra to pay before or after your appointment. See the full breakdown of AuPairly's verification pricing on our pricing page.

  • ✓ AFIS (Automated Fingerprint Identification System) database check
  • ✓ Linked to the SAPS criminal record database
  • ✓ Result within 24-48 hours of the biometric appointment
  • ✓ AuPairly Verified badge applied to the au pair's profile on approval

Processed via MIE Fingerprint Zone, an accredited South African background screening provider.

How it works

  1. 1Purchase the criminal record check from your AuPairly dashboard for R149
  2. 2Check your email for a booking link from MIE Fingerprint Zone
  3. 3Book your fingerprint appointment at a location near you
  4. 4Attend your appointment — bring your South African ID book or smart ID card
  5. 5Receive your result within 24-48 hours of your appointment
  6. 6Your Verified badge goes live on your profile automatically

How AuPairly compares

ProviderCostBest ForTurnaround
AuPairlyR149Childcare & domestic roles24-48 hrs
SAPS OfficialR190International visas / emigration15+ days
Traditional agenciesR295-R550Corporate employment2-24 hrs

AuPairly's R149 check is processed via an accredited AFIS fingerprint system and is suitable for domestic employment and childcare roles in South Africa.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a criminal record check cost for an au pair in South Africa?
AuPairly offers a criminal record check for R149, processed via an accredited AFIS fingerprint system linked to the SAPS database.
Can families request a background check on AuPairly?
Families cannot directly request a check — au pairs purchase and complete the check themselves. The resulting Verified badge is displayed on their profile so families can see verified candidates at a glance.
How long does the criminal record check take on AuPairly?
Results are typically returned within 24-48 hours of the au pair completing their fingerprint appointment at a partner MIE Fingerprint Zone location.
Do I need to go somewhere in person?
Yes — the check uses AFIS fingerprint capture which requires a brief in-person appointment at one of MIE's partner locations across South Africa.
Is the AuPairly check accepted for employment purposes?
Yes — the check is suitable for domestic employment and childcare roles. For international visa or emigration purposes, a SAPS-issued clearance certificate is required instead.
What happens after I complete my fingerprints?
Your result is returned to AuPairly within 24-48 hours. If approved, a "Police Clearance Verified" badge is automatically added to your profile, visible to all families browsing on the platform.

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