Anguilla
If you now live in Canada and previously lived, worked, or studied in Anguilla,
many immigration, employment, and licensing processes will ask you for a Anguilla Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
in addition to your Canadian one. Getting fingerprinted correctly is usually the first step. This guide walks through how that works
while you’re based in Canada, and how Surrey Fingerprint Company can help with the fingerprinting part.
Visit Surrey Fingerprint Company for professional, correctly-formatted fingerprints for your Anguilla police clearance
application. Email info@surreyfingerprint.com
beforehand so we can confirm the exact form and format Royal Anguilla Police Force — Police Headquarters currently requires.
Why Would Someone in Canada Need a Anguilla PCC?
- Canadian immigration & citizenship (IRCC): if you lived in Anguilla for 6 months or more before moving to Canada, IRCC may require a police certificate from Anguilla as part of permanent residency, sponsorship, or citizenship applications.
- Immigration to a third country: if you are applying to move from Canada to another country (e.g. Australia, the UK, the US, or elsewhere), that country’s character/background check requirements often ask for a clearance from every country you’ve lived in for an extended period, including Anguilla.
- Employment & licensing: some regulated professions and international employers request a background check covering your time in Anguilla.
- Legal, banking, or property matters: some processes back in Anguilla may themselves ask you to complete identity verification via fingerprints while abroad.
The General Process From Canada
Because you’re applying from outside Anguilla, the typical path is: get fingerprinted locally in Canada in the exact
format Royal Anguilla Police Force — Police Headquarters accepts, then send that fingerprint record to them along with the rest of your
application package.
Contact Anguilla’s issuing authority first
Confirm the current application form, required fingerprint format, fee, and mailing/submission method directly with
Royal Anguilla Police Force — Police Headquarters — requirements can change, so always check before your appointment.
Get fingerprinted at Surrey Fingerprint Company
Bring valid photo ID and any required form. The fingerprint format usually requested for a Anguilla PCC is:
Ink-and-Roll Fingerprinting (Paper Card). We offer both ink-and-roll and digital fingerprinting on-site.
We complete your card correctly
We take your fingerprints on the correct form, complete any required identity/witness sections, and provide the card or
document ready to send.
Send your package to Anguilla
Mail or submit your fingerprint card along with your application form, ID copies, photos, and fee (as required) to
Royal Anguilla Police Force — Police Headquarters. Use a tracked courier for original documents.
If you live outside Anguilla, apply in person, by mail, or through someone on your behalf. Provide your full name and aliases, places of residence, purpose of the request, a full set of fingerprints taken by a recognized police authority, passport details, the applicable fee, and a stamped self-addressed envelope if you want the clearance mailed to you.
Mailing address:
The Commissioner of Police, Police Headquarters, The Valley, Anguilla
Receive your Anguilla PCC
Processing time is Confirm current timelines with the Commissioner of Police. Some authorities mail the certificate directly to your Canadian
address; others may require pickup via a consulate or representative.
Source: Official guidance for Anguilla. Requirements can change; always confirm current details on the official page before applying.
the current requirement before your appointment so you don’t need to redo it.
clearance applications can change without notice. Always confirm current requirements directly with
Royal Anguilla Police Force — Police Headquarters before your appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get fingerprinted in Surrey for a Anguilla PCC?
Yes. Surrey Fingerprint Company offers both ink-and-roll and digital fingerprinting, and can prepare your fingerprint card or document in the format most commonly requested for Anguilla applications. Contact us to confirm the exact form before your visit.
How long does it take to get a PCC from Anguilla while living in Canada?
Timelines vary widely by country and by how the application is submitted. As a general estimate: Confirm current timelines with the Commissioner of Police. Confirm current processing times with the issuing authority.
Do I need an original fingerprint card, or is a scan acceptable?
This depends on Anguilla's current requirements — some authorities require original ink cards mailed physically, others accept digital submissions. We'll help you confirm which applies before you leave our office.
Can Surrey Fingerprint Company submit my application to Anguilla for me?
We handle the fingerprinting step. Submission of the full application package is generally your responsibility (or your immigration consultant/lawyer's), unless otherwise noted for a specific country.
Get Fingerprinted for Your Anguilla PCC — Surrey, BC
Email us before your visit so we can confirm the correct form and format for Anguilla.
+1 (604) 825-8882 · info@surreyfingerprint.com