Request your fingerprints

Please note

We're currently unable to offer this service. Please visit the Metropolitan Police Service website to book an appointment. 

Fingerprint services are also available at UKFingerprints.com, a private company who take digital and rolled ink fingerprints.

We can take your fingerprints for the following reasons:

• applying for visas for emigration, temporary stays or work permits in non-EU countries
• applying for overseas clearance to be employed in certain jobs in the UK
• renewing of passports, for South Africa and other states requiring fingerprints
• other circumstances at our discretion

Cost

One set of fingerprints: £74.80. 

Each additional set/thumb print only: £37.50.

Prices include VAT.

Please note: You can pay with debit card only; we don't accept cash.

Please note: some fingerprint fees are subject to VAT, except certain HMRC exemptions. The exempted countries are:

• Canada
• Fiji
• Japan
• Nigeria
• St Vincent & the Grenadines
• United Arab Emirates
• Zimbabwe
• Zambia
  
  

What to bring with you

You'll need to bring the following with you:

• current valid passport
• paperwork detailing why a set of fingerprints is required
• proof of address (utility bill, bank statement, etc.) dated within the last three months

Please note: if you need your fingerprints taken for the US then you'll need to download the FBI's own form from their website and bring that with you to your appointment.

And if you are renewing a South African passport you'll need to bring the form they supply from the South African embassy.