Request your 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
It costs £81.60 for the first set of prints and £40.80 for each additional set.
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
The fee will need to be paid in cash. We can't accept credit or debit cards.
What to bring with you
You'll need to bring a valid passport. This is the only form of identification we can accept for this service.
How to make an appointment
We can only take your fingerprints by appointment.
Appointments are available Monday to Friday, from 8am to 3pm (excluding bank holidays).
To make an appointment, please email us with the following details:
- Why you require your fingerprints to be taken.
- How many full sets are required (a full set is all 10 fingers).
- Do you have a valid / in date passport?
- A contact telephone number.
- Your availability between Monday to Friday, 8am to 3pm.
Where to go
Sussex Police Headquarters
Church Lane
Lewes
BN7 2DZ
How to get there
By bus: Bus services from Brighton City Centre are #28 or #29. Find bus times.
By rail: Lewes Railway Station is approximately a 20 minute walk away. Find train times.
By car: Here's a Google Map for travelling by car