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