Fingerprinting by appointment from home

Individuals applying for visas, overseas jobs or study, plus migration agents and employers who send people to you.

A fixed fee per appointment, with extras for additional card sets, rush bookings or help with forms and posting.

• Steady hands and attention to detail
• Clear, patient communication
• Handling personal information carefully
• Basic admin and online booking

• Some agencies only accept prints taken by police or an accredited provider, so check each requirement and tell clients upfront
• Check with your local council whether you need approval to see clients at home
• Public liability and professional indemnity insurance
• Privacy obligations: check how to store, handle and dispose of clients' personal information securely
• Rejected cards cause refund and reputation problems, so keep your quality high

Startup costs are typically around $300 to $1,500, depending on your equipment, insurance and how you set up online bookings. Keep your card quality high, as rejected cards can lead to refunds and reputation problems.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $300 to $1,800, depending on how many appointments you take and how many referrals you receive from sources such as migration agents and employers.

Check each agency's requirements, as some only accept prints taken by police or an accredited provider. Also check with your local council about seeing clients at home, public liability and professional indemnity insurance, and privacy obligations for storing and disposing of personal information.