Interpol hikes Certificate of Good Conduct Fees

By Francis Otucu

The Directorate of Interpol and International Relations has made slight changes in the fees for the acquisition of the certificate of conduct.

The fees have been increased from Shs64, 300 to Shs79, 450 inclusive of the bank charges.

According to the acting Director Interpol and International Relations, SCP Benson Oyo- Nyeko, the directorate has not only effected the changes in the prices but also the quality of the certificate and introduced security features which he makes it difficult for those who want to forge it.

“The directorate has not only effected changes in the prices but also the quality of the certificate. The certificate now has security features which makes it difficult in case of forgeries,” he said calling upon the public to embrace the new changes.

Oyo-Nyeko added that the process of acquiring certificate of good conduct has been made easy.

“We have made it extremely very simple to acquire the certificate. When you come, we collect your finger prints, guide you to make assessment for Interpol where you go and pay in the bank and verifications are done. Do not go through middle men. You must appear in person and then we take your fingerprints. This process is not tedious. It only takes close to 30 minutes.  Do not risk using people you do not know. Once we get you, the results won’t be good for you,” said Oyo- Nyeko.

He said the certificate of good conduct is only issued at Interpol Headquarters and that if you gotten from anywhere else, it is invalid.

Oy-Nyeko noted that fake certificates are detected the directorates’ electronic machines.

“We do not expect anyone to go through channels to acquire the certificate. It’s only at Interpol offices, Kololo that we issue the certificate of good conduct. So, come physically and you will be guided,” he added.

Oyo-Nyeko noted that Interpol is a one stop center with a bank situated at the headquarters.

It is however worth noting that Interpol does not issue express certificates.

The certificate upon application takes a maximum of two weeks for the document to be complete.

Certificate of Good Conduct is given to those seeking employment abroad and at home.

For one to acquire the certificate of good conduct, you should have a valid identity document (driving permit, passport, national identity card or a refugee card, cleared by the Office of the Prime Minister) with two passport-size photos (American standard).

One must then write a formal application letter addressed to the Director of INTERPOL and International Relations.