How to Apply for a Canadian Police Clearance Certificate Internationally 2025?

Applying internationally for a Canadian Police Clearance Certificate? We can help! If you’re applying for a foreign visa, permanent residence, citizenship, or employment abroad, you may be required to provide a Canadian Police Clearance Certificate especially if you have lived in Canada for a period of time.

Through our international fingerprinting services, you can begin your application for your Canadian Police Clearance Certificate from outside Canada. All you need are two valid pieces of government-issued IDs and your original fingerprints.

Step 1: Begin your online application.

Step 2: Have your fingerprints taken at your local police station, notary office, or private fingerprinting agency.

Step 3: Email us the following documents:

• 2 pieces of valid, government-issued ID (examples below):
  • Passport
  • Driver’s license
  • Citizenship certificate/PR card
  • Health card
  • Birth certificate
  • Marriage certificate
• Clear scan of your completed fingerprint form

Step 4: Our staff will review your documents. Upon our confirmation, we will let you know to mail your original fingerprints to our Richmond office for processing.

Step 5: Upon receiving your fingerprint form, we will submit them to the RCMP for a Canadian police clearance certificate. If you do not have any criminal convictions in Canada, the average processing time is 5 to 10 business days.

Step 6: Your Canadian Police Clearance Certificate will be couriered to your mailing address via FedEx or UPS. A tracking number will be provided to you.

If you have any inquiries regarding the process of obtaining your Canadian Police Clearance Certificate, please visit our website at www.thefingerprintroom.com. You may also contact us by email at contact@thefingerprintroom.com or by phone at 604-447-2485.