Singapore
If you now live in Canada and previously lived, worked, or studied in Singapore, many immigration, employment, and licensing processes will ask you for a Singapore 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.
Why Would Someone in Canada Need a Singapore PCC?
- Canadian immigration & citizenship (IRCC): if you lived in Singapore for 6 months or more before moving to Canada, IRCC may require a police certificate from Singapore 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 Singapore.
- Employment & licensing: some regulated professions and international employers request a background check covering your time in Singapore.
- Legal, banking, or property matters: some processes back in Singapore may themselves ask you to complete identity verification via fingerprints while abroad.
The General Process From Canada
Because you're applying from outside Singapore, the typical path is: get fingerprinted locally in Canada in the exact format Singapore Police Force — Criminal Investigation Department, Certificate of Clearance (COC) Office accepts, then send that fingerprint record to them along with the rest of your application package.
Contact Singapore's issuing authority first
Confirm the current application form, required fingerprint format, fee, and mailing/submission method directly with Singapore Police Force — Criminal Investigation Department, Certificate of Clearance (COC) Office — 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 Singapore 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 Singapore
Mail or submit your fingerprint card along with your application form, ID copies, photos, and fee (as required) to Singapore Police Force — Criminal Investigation Department, Certificate of Clearance (COC) Office. Use a tracked courier for original documents.
IMPORTANT: fingerprints are only required for ONE of two applicant categories. Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents, or current Foreign Identification Number (FIN) holders apply entirely online via Singpass — no fingerprints needed, this group is not a fit for our service. The group that DOES need fingerprints is non-citizens/non-PRs who previously held a FIN (i.e. most people who used to live, work, or study in Singapore and have since left) but no longer qualify for a Singpass account: they log in with their old FIN, submit the online application and pay, then are notified by the COC office to submit fingerprint impressions taken at "an authorised institution in your country of residence (such as police stations)" using SPF's official Fingerprint Form (a foreign institution's own form works too if it captures the same information) — confirm whether an RCMP-accredited fingerprinting agency such as Surrey Fingerprint Company qualifies as an authorised institution. The scanned fingerprint impressions are emailed to the COC office; the original hardcopy may also need to be mailed if the scan can't be processed.
Mailing address:
Certificate of Clearance Office, Criminal Investigation Department, Singapore Police Force (apply online at police.gov.sg)
Receive your Singapore PCC
Processing time is 7-14 business days once a complete application is received — longer if documents are incomplete. Some authorities mail the certificate directly to your Canadian address; others may require pickup via a consulate or representative.
Source: Official guidance for Singapore. Requirements can change; always confirm current details on the official page before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get fingerprinted in Surrey for a Singapore 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 Singapore applications. Contact us to confirm the exact form before your visit.
How long does it take to get a PCC from Singapore while living in Canada?
Timelines vary widely by country and by how the application is submitted. As a general estimate: 7-14 business days once a complete application is received — longer if documents are incomplete. Confirm current processing times with the issuing authority.
Do I need an original fingerprint card, or is a scan acceptable?
This depends on Singapore'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 Singapore 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 Singapore PCC — Surrey, BC
Email us before your visit so we can confirm the correct form and format for Singapore.
+1 (604) 825-8882 · info@surreyfingerprint.com
Haiti
If you now live in Canada and previously lived, worked, or studied in Haiti, many immigration, employment, and licensing processes will ask you for a Haiti 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.
Why Would Someone in Canada Need a Haiti PCC?
- Canadian immigration & citizenship (IRCC): if you lived in Haiti for 6 months or more before moving to Canada, IRCC may require a police certificate from Haiti 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 Haiti.
- Employment & licensing: some regulated professions and international employers request a background check covering your time in Haiti.
- Legal, banking, or property matters: some processes back in Haiti may themselves ask you to complete identity verification via fingerprints while abroad.
The General Process From Canada
Because you're applying from outside Haiti, the typical path is: get fingerprinted locally in Canada in the exact format Direction Centrale de la Police Judiciaire (DCPJ), Port-au-Prince accepts, then send that fingerprint record to them along with the rest of your application package.
Contact Haiti's issuing authority first
Confirm the current application form, required fingerprint format, fee, and mailing/submission method directly with Direction Centrale de la Police Judiciaire (DCPJ), Port-au-Prince — 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 Haiti PCC is: To be confirmed with the issuing authority. 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 Haiti
Mail or submit your fingerprint card along with your application form, ID copies, photos, and fee (as required) to Direction Centrale de la Police Judiciaire (DCPJ), Port-au-Prince. Use a tracked courier for original documents.
CONFLICTING SOURCES — confirm directly before publishing or offering this service. One source (canadavisa.com) describes fingerprints being taken "at a police station in the applicant's place of residence or at the nearest Haitian consulate" — which would fit a Canadian fingerprinting service. However, a detailed Spanish-language guide to the Haitian process describes fingerprints and a photo being taken in person at the DCPJ office in Haiti itself, as part of the representative's in-country visit — which would NOT be something Surrey Fingerprint Company could provide. This certificate is only requested after IRCC sends a specific letter requiring it. Since applying in person requires travel to Haiti, non-resident applicants typically need a contact person in Haiti (friend or family member) to submit the request on their behalf at the DCPJ, along with the IRCC letter, recent photos, a copy of the applicant's passport photo page, and a Haitian birth certificate if born in Haiti. Confirm with the DCPJ or the nearest Haitian consulate whether fingerprints can be taken in Canada before offering this service.
Mailing address:
Direction Centrale de la Police Judiciaire (DCPJ), Boulevard Toussaint Louverture, Route de l'aéroport prolongée, Clercine 6, Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Receive your Haiti PCC
Processing time is Confirm current timelines with the DCPJ or the nearest Haitian consulate. Some authorities mail the certificate directly to your Canadian address; others may require pickup via a consulate or representative.
Source: Official guidance for Haiti. Requirements can change; always confirm current details on the official page before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get fingerprinted in Surrey for a Haiti 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 Haiti applications. Contact us to confirm the exact form before your visit.
How long does it take to get a PCC from Haiti 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 DCPJ or the nearest Haitian consulate. Confirm current processing times with the issuing authority.
Do I need an original fingerprint card, or is a scan acceptable?
This depends on Haiti'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 Haiti 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 Haiti PCC — Surrey, BC
Email us before your visit so we can confirm the correct form and format for Haiti.
+1 (604) 825-8882 · info@surreyfingerprint.com
Botswana
If you now live in Canada and previously lived, worked, or studied in Botswana,
many immigration, employment, and licensing processes will ask you for a Botswana 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 Botswana police clearance
application. Email info@surreyfingerprint.com
beforehand so we can confirm the exact form and format Botswana Police Service — Criminal Records Bureau, Gaborone currently requires.
Why Would Someone in Canada Need a Botswana PCC?
- Canadian immigration & citizenship (IRCC): if you lived in Botswana for 6 months or more before moving to Canada, IRCC may require a police certificate from Botswana 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 Botswana.
- Employment & licensing: some regulated professions and international employers request a background check covering your time in Botswana.
- Legal, banking, or property matters: some processes back in Botswana may themselves ask you to complete identity verification via fingerprints while abroad.
The General Process From Canada
Because you’re applying from outside Botswana, the typical path is: get fingerprinted locally in Canada in the exact
format Botswana Police Service — Criminal Records Bureau, Gaborone accepts, then send that fingerprint record to them along with the rest of your
application package.
Contact Botswana’s issuing authority first
Confirm the current application form, required fingerprint format, fee, and mailing/submission method directly with
Botswana Police Service — Criminal Records Bureau, Gaborone — 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 Botswana 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 Botswana
Mail or submit your fingerprint card along with your application form, ID copies, photos, and fee (as required) to
Botswana Police Service — Criminal Records Bureau, Gaborone. Use a tracked courier for original documents.
Non-resident applicants provide their full name, date of birth, dates and places of residence in Botswana, and names of employers, along with a set of fingerprints obtained on a recognized fingerprint form from a police station nearest to them (even outside Botswana) — some Botswana sources describe this as acceptable from "an accredited agency" internationally. A notarized passport copy and two passport photos are also required. A proxy may submit the application in Botswana on your behalf.
Mailing address:
Botswana Police Force, Criminal Investigation Department, P.O. Box 1082, Gaborone, Botswana
Receive your Botswana PCC
Processing time is Approximately 10-15 business days once received — confirm current fees and timelines. Some authorities mail the certificate directly to your Canadian
address; others may require pickup via a consulate or representative.
Source: Official guidance for Botswana. 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
Botswana Police Service — Criminal Records Bureau, Gaborone before your appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get fingerprinted in Surrey for a Botswana 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 Botswana applications. Contact us to confirm the exact form before your visit.
How long does it take to get a PCC from Botswana while living in Canada?
Timelines vary widely by country and by how the application is submitted. As a general estimate: Approximately 10-15 business days once received — confirm current fees and timelines. Confirm current processing times with the issuing authority.
Do I need an original fingerprint card, or is a scan acceptable?
This depends on Botswana'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 Botswana 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 Botswana PCC — Surrey, BC
Email us before your visit so we can confirm the correct form and format for Botswana.
+1 (604) 825-8882 · info@surreyfingerprint.com
Indonesia
If you now live in Canada and previously lived, worked, or studied in Indonesia,
many immigration, employment, and licensing processes will ask you for a Indonesia 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 Indonesia police clearance
application. Email info@surreyfingerprint.com
beforehand so we can confirm the exact form and format Indonesia National Police (POLRI) — Surat Keterangan Catatan Kepolisian (SKCK), Police Headquarters currently requires.
Why Would Someone in Canada Need a Indonesia PCC?
- Canadian immigration & citizenship (IRCC): if you lived in Indonesia for 6 months or more before moving to Canada, IRCC may require a police certificate from Indonesia 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 Indonesia.
- Employment & licensing: some regulated professions and international employers request a background check covering your time in Indonesia.
- Legal, banking, or property matters: some processes back in Indonesia may themselves ask you to complete identity verification via fingerprints while abroad.
The General Process From Canada
Because you’re applying from outside Indonesia, the typical path is: get fingerprinted locally in Canada in the exact
format Indonesia National Police (POLRI) — Surat Keterangan Catatan Kepolisian (SKCK), Police Headquarters accepts, then send that fingerprint record to them along with the rest of your
application package.
Contact Indonesia’s issuing authority first
Confirm the current application form, required fingerprint format, fee, and mailing/submission method directly with
Indonesia National Police (POLRI) — Surat Keterangan Catatan Kepolisian (SKCK), 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 Indonesia 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 Indonesia
Mail or submit your fingerprint card along with your application form, ID copies, photos, and fee (as required) to
Indonesia National Police (POLRI) — Surat Keterangan Catatan Kepolisian (SKCK), Police Headquarters. Use a tracked courier for original documents.
Confirmed by multiple independent Indonesia immigration law firms: applicants who no longer live in Indonesia do NOT need to travel back — they can have their fingerprints taken "at a fingerprint agency, local foreign police office, or notary public" in their country of residence (an RCMP-accredited agency such as Surrey Fingerprint Company fits this directly), using either an Indonesian fingerprint card (Formulir Sidik Jari) or the applicant's own country's fingerprint card. The completed fingerprint form is then shipped to Indonesia along with a Power of Attorney authorizing a representative (often a law firm) to submit the manual application at Indonesian National Police Headquarters, plus a sponsor/employer letter, passport copies, KITAS/KITAP copies if applicable, and yellow-background photos. Foreigners qualify if they currently hold, or previously held, a KITAS/KITAP work/stay permit.
Mailing address:
Indonesian National Police Headquarters, Jakarta (via a Power-of-Attorney representative — direct mail submission by the applicant is not accepted)
Receive your Indonesia PCC
Processing time is Confirm current timelines with POLRI or your representative in Indonesia. Some authorities mail the certificate directly to your Canadian
address; others may require pickup via a consulate or representative.
Source: Official guidance for Indonesia. 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
Indonesia National Police (POLRI) — Surat Keterangan Catatan Kepolisian (SKCK), Police Headquarters before your appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get fingerprinted in Surrey for a Indonesia 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 Indonesia applications. Contact us to confirm the exact form before your visit.
How long does it take to get a PCC from Indonesia while living in Canada?
Timelines vary widely by country and by how the application is submitted. As a general estimate: Confirm current timelines with POLRI or your representative in Indonesia. Confirm current processing times with the issuing authority.
Do I need an original fingerprint card, or is a scan acceptable?
This depends on Indonesia'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 Indonesia 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 Indonesia PCC — Surrey, BC
Email us before your visit so we can confirm the correct form and format for Indonesia.
+1 (604) 825-8882 · info@surreyfingerprint.com
Bahamas
If you now live in Canada and previously lived, worked, or studied in Bahamas,
many immigration, employment, and licensing processes will ask you for a Bahamas 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 Bahamas police clearance
application. Email info@surreyfingerprint.com
beforehand so we can confirm the exact form and format Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) — Criminal Records Office, Nassau currently requires.
Why Would Someone in Canada Need a Bahamas PCC?
- Canadian immigration & citizenship (IRCC): if you lived in Bahamas for 6 months or more before moving to Canada, IRCC may require a police certificate from Bahamas 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 Bahamas.
- Employment & licensing: some regulated professions and international employers request a background check covering your time in Bahamas.
- Legal, banking, or property matters: some processes back in Bahamas may themselves ask you to complete identity verification via fingerprints while abroad.
The General Process From Canada
Because you’re applying from outside Bahamas, the typical path is: get fingerprinted locally in Canada in the exact
format Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) — Criminal Records Office, Nassau accepts, then send that fingerprint record to them along with the rest of your
application package.
Contact Bahamas’s issuing authority first
Confirm the current application form, required fingerprint format, fee, and mailing/submission method directly with
Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) — Criminal Records Office, Nassau — 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 Bahamas 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 Bahamas
Mail or submit your fingerprint card along with your application form, ID copies, photos, and fee (as required) to
Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) — Criminal Records Office, Nassau. Use a tracked courier for original documents.
Citizens of the Bahamas living abroad may apply online or by mail via the RBPF website, submitting a set of fingerprints, copies of the first four pages of your passport, and the applicable fees. Former residents (not currently in Nassau) may also appoint a representative in the Bahamas to apply on their behalf. Non-citizens follow the same process as citizens but may not appoint a representative.
Mailing address:
Criminal Records Office, Royal Bahamas Police, P.O. Box N-3020, Nassau, Bahamas
Receive your Bahamas PCC
Processing time is Confirm current timelines with the RBPF Criminal Records Office. Some authorities mail the certificate directly to your Canadian
address; others may require pickup via a consulate or representative.
Source: Official guidance for Bahamas. 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 Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) — Criminal Records Office, Nassau before your appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get fingerprinted in Surrey for a Bahamas 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 Bahamas applications. Contact us to confirm the exact form before your visit.
How long does it take to get a PCC from Bahamas 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 RBPF Criminal Records Office. Confirm current processing times with the issuing authority.
Do I need an original fingerprint card, or is a scan acceptable?
This depends on Bahamas'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 Bahamas 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 Bahamas PCC — Surrey, BC
Email us before your visit so we can confirm the correct form and format for Bahamas.
+1 (604) 825-8882 · info@surreyfingerprint.com
Zimbabwe
If you now live in Canada and previously lived, worked, or studied in Zimbabwe,
many immigration, employment, and licensing processes will ask you for a Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe police clearance
application. Email info@surreyfingerprint.com
beforehand so we can confirm the exact form and format Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) — Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Headquarters, Harare currently requires.
Why Would Someone in Canada Need a Zimbabwe PCC?
- Canadian immigration & citizenship (IRCC): if you lived in Zimbabwe for 6 months or more before moving to Canada, IRCC may require a police certificate from Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe.
- Employment & licensing: some regulated professions and international employers request a background check covering your time in Zimbabwe.
- Legal, banking, or property matters: some processes back in Zimbabwe may themselves ask you to complete identity verification via fingerprints while abroad.
The General Process From Canada
Because you’re applying from outside Zimbabwe, the typical path is: get fingerprinted locally in Canada in the exact
format Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) — Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Headquarters, Harare accepts, then send that fingerprint record to them along with the rest of your
application package.
Contact Zimbabwe’s issuing authority first
Confirm the current application form, required fingerprint format, fee, and mailing/submission method directly with
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) — Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Headquarters, Harare — 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 Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe
Mail or submit your fingerprint card along with your application form, ID copies, photos, and fee (as required) to
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) — Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Headquarters, Harare. Use a tracked courier for original documents.
Get Form 137 (Application for Police Certificate) — available from the Zimbabwe Embassy or online. Have your fingerprints taken at a local police station "which does fingerprints" (the Zimbabwe Embassy in Washington notes an appointment can also be made with the Embassy itself, where available; confirm whether an RCMP-accredited fingerprinting agency such as Surrey Fingerprint Company is accepted). Pay the applicable fee (commonly by cashier's check, money order, or bank transfer to the CID account). Courier the completed form, fingerprints, and proof of payment (DHL, FedEx, or similar) to CID Headquarters in Harare, including a self-addressed return envelope or arranging return courier so the certificate can be mailed back.
Mailing address:
Officer Commanding, Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Headquarters, Corner 10th Street/Josiah Chinamano Avenue, Morris Depot, Harare, Zimbabwe
Receive your Zimbabwe PCC
Processing time is Typically 2-4 weeks once CID Headquarters receives the documents, plus courier time — confirm current fees and timelines. Some authorities mail the certificate directly to your Canadian
address; others may require pickup via a consulate or representative.
Source: Official guidance for Zimbabwe. 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
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) — Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Headquarters, Harare before your appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get fingerprinted in Surrey for a Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe applications. Contact us to confirm the exact form before your visit.
How long does it take to get a PCC from Zimbabwe while living in Canada?
Timelines vary widely by country and by how the application is submitted. As a general estimate: Typically 2-4 weeks once CID Headquarters receives the documents, plus courier time — confirm current fees and timelines. Confirm current processing times with the issuing authority.
Do I need an original fingerprint card, or is a scan acceptable?
This depends on Zimbabwe'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 Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe PCC — Surrey, BC
Email us before your visit so we can confirm the correct form and format for Zimbabwe.
+1 (604) 825-8882 · info@surreyfingerprint.com
Kenya
If you now live in Canada and previously lived, worked, or studied in Kenya,
many immigration, employment, and licensing processes will ask you for a Kenya 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 Kenya police clearance
application. Email info@surreyfingerprint.com
beforehand so we can confirm the exact form and format Kenya Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) — Criminal Records Office, Nairobi (via the nearest Kenyan Embassy/High Commission) currently requires.
Why Would Someone in Canada Need a Kenya PCC?
- Canadian immigration & citizenship (IRCC): if you lived in Kenya for 6 months or more before moving to Canada, IRCC may require a police certificate from Kenya 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 Kenya.
- Employment & licensing: some regulated professions and international employers request a background check covering your time in Kenya.
- Legal, banking, or property matters: some processes back in Kenya may themselves ask you to complete identity verification via fingerprints while abroad.
The General Process From Canada
Because you’re applying from outside Kenya, the typical path is: get fingerprinted locally in Canada in the exact
format Kenya Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) — Criminal Records Office, Nairobi (via the nearest Kenyan Embassy/High Commission) accepts, then send that fingerprint record to them along with the rest of your
application package.
Contact Kenya’s issuing authority first
Confirm the current application form, required fingerprint format, fee, and mailing/submission method directly with
Kenya Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) — Criminal Records Office, Nairobi (via the nearest Kenyan Embassy/High Commission) — 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 Kenya 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 Kenya
Mail or submit your fingerprint card along with your application form, ID copies, photos, and fee (as required) to
Kenya Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) — Criminal Records Office, Nairobi (via the nearest Kenyan Embassy/High Commission). Use a tracked courier for original documents.
If you live outside Kenya: send an application letter to your nearest Kenyan Embassy/High Commission with your contact details and reason for the request, the completed Police Clearance Certificate application form, a full set of rolled and plain fingerprints and palm prints taken by a police official at your local police station bearing an official stamp (confirm whether an RCMP-accredited fingerprinting agency such as Surrey Fingerprint Company is accepted as equivalent — some missions specify "police station" strictly), a certified copy of your passport, proof you resided in Kenya for 3+ months, and the applicable fee. Fingerprints not taken on the prescribed form with a police endorsement seal/stamp are not accepted for processing.
Mailing address:
Directorate of Criminal Investigations, Criminal Records Office, Mazingira House, Kiambu Road, P.O. Box 30460-00100, Nairobi (via the nearest Kenyan Embassy/High Commission)
Receive your Kenya PCC
Processing time is At least two months — confirm current timelines with the Kenyan Embassy/High Commission. Some authorities mail the certificate directly to your Canadian
address; others may require pickup via a consulate or representative.
Source: Official guidance for Kenya. 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
Kenya Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) — Criminal Records Office, Nairobi (via the nearest Kenyan Embassy/High Commission) before your appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get fingerprinted in Surrey for a Kenya 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 Kenya applications. Contact us to confirm the exact form before your visit.
How long does it take to get a PCC from Kenya while living in Canada?
Timelines vary widely by country and by how the application is submitted. As a general estimate: At least two months — confirm current timelines with the Kenyan Embassy/High Commission. Confirm current processing times with the issuing authority.
Do I need an original fingerprint card, or is a scan acceptable?
This depends on Kenya'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 Kenya 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 Kenya PCC — Surrey, BC
Email us before your visit so we can confirm the correct form and format for Kenya.
+1 (604) 825-8882 · info@surreyfingerprint.com
Hong Kong
If you now live in Canada and previously lived, worked, or studied in Hong Kong,
many immigration, employment, and licensing processes will ask you for a Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong police clearance
application. Email info@surreyfingerprint.com
beforehand so we can confirm the exact form and format Hong Kong Police Force — Certificate of No Criminal Conviction (CNCC) Office currently requires.
Why Would Someone in Canada Need a Hong Kong PCC?
- Canadian immigration & citizenship (IRCC): if you lived in Hong Kong for 6 months or more before moving to Canada, IRCC may require a police certificate from Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong.
- Employment & licensing: some regulated professions and international employers request a background check covering your time in Hong Kong.
- Legal, banking, or property matters: some processes back in Hong Kong may themselves ask you to complete identity verification via fingerprints while abroad.
The General Process From Canada
Because you’re applying from outside Hong Kong, the typical path is: get fingerprinted locally in Canada in the exact
format Hong Kong Police Force — Certificate of No Criminal Conviction (CNCC) Office accepts, then send that fingerprint record to them along with the rest of your
application package.
Contact Hong Kong’s issuing authority first
Confirm the current application form, required fingerprint format, fee, and mailing/submission method directly with
Hong Kong Police Force — Certificate of No Criminal Conviction (CNCC) Office — 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 Hong Kong PCC is:
Either Ink-and-Roll or Digital (confirm current preference). 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 Hong Kong
Mail or submit your fingerprint card along with your application form, ID copies, photos, and fee (as required) to
Hong Kong Police Force — Certificate of No Criminal Conviction (CNCC) Office. Use a tracked courier for original documents.
For applicants outside Hong Kong: a full set of fingerprints taken by a law enforcement agency or consulate where you currently reside is required (an RCMP-accredited fingerprinting agency such as Surrey Fingerprint Company can provide this, in ink or digital format). Note an important policy change: effective January 1, 2026, the CNCC Office stopped accepting applications from outside Hong Kong submitted by post, drop-in box, or a representative — applications must now go through the Hong Kong Police Force's Online Applications Platform (es.police.gov.hk). Confirm current document upload requirements on that platform before your appointment. The certificate is only issued for visa (visit/student/resident) or adoption purposes — not for general employment background checks.
Mailing address:
Hong Kong Police Force, Certificate of No Criminal Conviction Office (apply via es.police.gov.hk for applicants outside Hong Kong)
Receive your Hong Kong PCC
Processing time is Approximately 4 weeks if no criminal record is found — confirm current timelines on the Online Applications Platform. Some authorities mail the certificate directly to your Canadian
address; others may require pickup via a consulate or representative.
Source: Official guidance for Hong Kong. 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
Hong Kong Police Force — Certificate of No Criminal Conviction (CNCC) Office before your appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get fingerprinted in Surrey for a Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong applications. Contact us to confirm the exact form before your visit.
How long does it take to get a PCC from Hong Kong while living in Canada?
Timelines vary widely by country and by how the application is submitted. As a general estimate: Approximately 4 weeks if no criminal record is found — confirm current timelines on the Online Applications Platform. Confirm current processing times with the issuing authority.
Do I need an original fingerprint card, or is a scan acceptable?
This depends on Hong Kong'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 Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong PCC — Surrey, BC
Email us before your visit so we can confirm the correct form and format for Hong Kong.
+1 (604) 825-8882 · info@surreyfingerprint.com
Guyana
If you now live in Canada and previously lived, worked, or studied in Guyana,
many immigration, employment, and licensing processes will ask you for a Guyana 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 Guyana police clearance
application. Email info@surreyfingerprint.com
beforehand so we can confirm the exact form and format Guyana Police Force (GPF) — Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Headquarters, Eve Leary, Georgetown currently requires.
Why Would Someone in Canada Need a Guyana PCC?
- Canadian immigration & citizenship (IRCC): if you lived in Guyana for 6 months or more before moving to Canada, IRCC may require a police certificate from Guyana 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 Guyana.
- Employment & licensing: some regulated professions and international employers request a background check covering your time in Guyana.
- Legal, banking, or property matters: some processes back in Guyana may themselves ask you to complete identity verification via fingerprints while abroad.
The General Process From Canada
Because you’re applying from outside Guyana, the typical path is: get fingerprinted locally in Canada in the exact
format Guyana Police Force (GPF) — Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Headquarters, Eve Leary, Georgetown accepts, then send that fingerprint record to them along with the rest of your
application package.
Contact Guyana’s issuing authority first
Confirm the current application form, required fingerprint format, fee, and mailing/submission method directly with
Guyana Police Force (GPF) — Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Headquarters, Eve Leary, Georgetown — 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 Guyana PCC is:
To be confirmed with the issuing authority. 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 Guyana
Mail or submit your fingerprint card along with your application form, ID copies, photos, and fee (as required) to
Guyana Police Force (GPF) — Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Headquarters, Eve Leary, Georgetown. Use a tracked courier for original documents.
CONFLICTING SOURCES — do not publish this one until confirmed directly with the applicant's specific Guyana mission. The Guyana Consulate in Toronto's page lists a third-party fingerprinting service phone number as an accepted route for fingerprints, suggesting an RCMP-accredited agency such as Surrey Fingerprint Company could qualify. However, a more recent (June 2026), more detailed guide citing the Guyana Police Force, the Guyana High Commission in London, and Guyana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs directly states the opposite: "There is no separate fingerprint form. Fingerprints are taken in-person at CID Headquarters, Eve Leary, Georgetown" — and for the standard "Travelling/Embassy" purpose category, GPF does not require fingerprints at all (though the receiving embassy may separately ask for them). Given this direct conflict between sources, confirm current requirements with the specific Guyana mission covering the applicant's province before offering this service or publishing this post.
Mailing address:
CID Headquarters, Eve Leary, Georgetown, Guyana (via the Guyana Consulate/High Commission covering your province)
Receive your Guyana PCC
Processing time is Roughly 2-4 weeks once received by CID Headquarters — confirm current timelines with the relevant Guyana mission. Some authorities mail the certificate directly to your Canadian
address; others may require pickup via a consulate or representative.
Source: Official guidance for Guyana. 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
Guyana Police Force (GPF) — Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Headquarters, Eve Leary, Georgetown before your appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get fingerprinted in Surrey for a Guyana 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 Guyana applications. Contact us to confirm the exact form before your visit.
How long does it take to get a PCC from Guyana while living in Canada?
Timelines vary widely by country and by how the application is submitted. As a general estimate: Roughly 2-4 weeks once received by CID Headquarters — confirm current timelines with the relevant Guyana mission. Confirm current processing times with the issuing authority.
Do I need an original fingerprint card, or is a scan acceptable?
This depends on Guyana'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 Guyana 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 Guyana PCC — Surrey, BC
Email us before your visit so we can confirm the correct form and format for Guyana.
+1 (604) 825-8882 · info@surreyfingerprint.com
Jamaica
If you now live in Canada and previously lived, worked, or studied in Jamaica,
many immigration, employment, and licensing processes will ask you for a Jamaica 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 Jamaica police clearance
application. Email info@surreyfingerprint.com
beforehand so we can confirm the exact form and format Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) — Technical Services Division (Criminal Records Office), Kingston currently requires.
Why Would Someone in Canada Need a Jamaica PCC?
- Canadian immigration & citizenship (IRCC): if you lived in Jamaica for 6 months or more before moving to Canada, IRCC may require a police certificate from Jamaica 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 Jamaica.
- Employment & licensing: some regulated professions and international employers request a background check covering your time in Jamaica.
- Legal, banking, or property matters: some processes back in Jamaica may themselves ask you to complete identity verification via fingerprints while abroad.
The General Process From Canada
Because you’re applying from outside Jamaica, the typical path is: get fingerprinted locally in Canada in the exact
format Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) — Technical Services Division (Criminal Records Office), Kingston accepts, then send that fingerprint record to them along with the rest of your
application package.
Contact Jamaica’s issuing authority first
Confirm the current application form, required fingerprint format, fee, and mailing/submission method directly with
Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) — Technical Services Division (Criminal Records Office), Kingston — 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 Jamaica 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 Jamaica
Mail or submit your fingerprint card along with your application form, ID copies, photos, and fee (as required) to
Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) — Technical Services Division (Criminal Records Office), Kingston. Use a tracked courier for original documents.
A cover letter addressed to the Senior Superintendent of Police, two passport photos, and a full set of fingerprints taken by the authorized police department (or another authorized agency) in your country of residence — the fingerprints must be stamped and signed. The Jamaican High Commission/Consulate General only notarizes the signatures; all documents must then be sent to Jamaica for processing. The Consulate General of Jamaica in Toronto directs applicants to contact RCMP CCRTIS (CCRTIS-SCICTR@rcmp-grc.gc.ca) for a list of RCMP-accredited fingerprinting companies — confirming that an RCMP-accredited agency such as Surrey Fingerprint Company is an accepted route.
Mailing address:
Technical Services Division (Criminal Records Office), Jamaica Constabulary Force, Kingston (via the Jamaican High Commission/Consulate General for notarization)
Receive your Jamaica PCC
Processing time is Normal service: 21 working days; Express service: 5 working days (plus mailing time to and from Jamaica) — confirm current fees and timelines. Some authorities mail the certificate directly to your Canadian
address; others may require pickup via a consulate or representative.
Source: Official guidance for Jamaica. 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
Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) — Technical Services Division (Criminal Records Office), Kingston before your appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get fingerprinted in Surrey for a Jamaica 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 Jamaica applications. Contact us to confirm the exact form before your visit.
How long does it take to get a PCC from Jamaica while living in Canada?
Timelines vary widely by country and by how the application is submitted. As a general estimate: Normal service: 21 working days; Express service: 5 working days (plus mailing time to and from Jamaica) — confirm current fees and timelines. Confirm current processing times with the issuing authority.
Do I need an original fingerprint card, or is a scan acceptable?
This depends on Jamaica'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 Jamaica 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 Jamaica PCC — Surrey, BC
Email us before your visit so we can confirm the correct form and format for Jamaica.
+1 (604) 825-8882 · info@surreyfingerprint.com