Certificates of Overseas Service

Following representations from the UNOPAA Recognition Review Committee, the Australian Federal Police has implemented a Certificate of Overseas Service, which is available to all those who have served overseas as an Australian police officer with the United Nations or with the International Deployment Group on a peacekeeping or capacity building mission.

Applicants need to submit an “Application for Certificate of Overseas Service” (copy below) and email it with supporting documentation or a statutory declaration to the AFP Honours and Awards Unit at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Anyone requiring advice or assistance in completion the application process should contact the UNOPAA National Secretary (Peter McDonald) by phone (mobile 0418 131 352) or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.