St. Kitts and Nevis
If you now live in Canada and previously lived, worked, or studied in St. Kitts and Nevis,
many immigration, employment, and licensing processes will ask you for a St. Kitts and Nevis 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 St. Kitts and Nevis police clearance
application. Email info@surreyfingerprint.com
beforehand so we can confirm the exact form and format Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force — Criminal Records Office (routed via the Consulate General of St. Kitts and Nevis in Toronto for Canada-based applicants) currently requires.
Why Would Someone in Canada Need a St. Kitts and Nevis PCC?
- Canadian immigration & citizenship (IRCC): if you lived in St. Kitts and Nevis for 6 months or more before moving to Canada, IRCC may require a police certificate from St. Kitts and Nevis 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 St. Kitts and Nevis.
- Employment & licensing: some regulated professions and international employers request a background check covering your time in St. Kitts and Nevis.
- Legal, banking, or property matters: some processes back in St. Kitts and Nevis may themselves ask you to complete identity verification via fingerprints while abroad.
The General Process From Canada
Because you’re applying from outside St. Kitts and Nevis, the typical path is: get fingerprinted locally in Canada in the exact
format Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force — Criminal Records Office (routed via the Consulate General of St. Kitts and Nevis in Toronto for Canada-based applicants) accepts, then send that fingerprint record to them along with the rest of your
application package.
Contact St. Kitts and Nevis’s issuing authority first
Confirm the current application form, required fingerprint format, fee, and mailing/submission method directly with
Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force — Criminal Records Office (routed via the Consulate General of St. Kitts and Nevis in Toronto for Canada-based applicants) — 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 St. Kitts and Nevis 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 St. Kitts and Nevis
Mail or submit your fingerprint card along with your application form, ID copies, photos, and fee (as required) to
Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force — Criminal Records Office (routed via the Consulate General of St. Kitts and Nevis in Toronto for Canada-based applicants). Use a tracked courier for original documents.
Confirmed via the St. Kitts and Nevis High Commission's own Canada-specific guide: submit your Canadian passport bio-data page copy, a full set of fingerprints (an RCMP-accredited agency such as Surrey Fingerprint Company can provide these), an EC$10 stamp (about CAD $5 cash), and a CAD$86.00 money order made payable to the Consulate General of St. Kitts and Nevis (Toronto) to cover processing and courier fees to St. Kitts. The Toronto Consulate General submits the request to the Criminal Records Office on your behalf.
Mailing address:
Consulate General of St. Kitts and Nevis, Toronto, ON (processes requests on behalf of the Criminal Records Office, Police Headquarters, Basseterre, St. Kitts)
Receive your St. Kitts and Nevis PCC
Processing time is Approximately 3-4 weeks per the High Commission's own guide. Some authorities mail the certificate directly to your Canadian
address; others may require pickup via a consulate or representative.
Source: Official guidance for St. Kitts and Nevis. 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 St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force — Criminal Records Office (routed via the Consulate General of St. Kitts and Nevis in Toronto for Canada-based applicants) before your appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get fingerprinted in Surrey for a St. Kitts and Nevis 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 St. Kitts and Nevis applications. Contact us to confirm the exact form before your visit.
How long does it take to get a PCC from St. Kitts and Nevis while living in Canada?
Timelines vary widely by country and by how the application is submitted. As a general estimate: Approximately 3-4 weeks per the High Commission's own guide. Confirm current processing times with the issuing authority.
Do I need an original fingerprint card, or is a scan acceptable?
This depends on St. Kitts and Nevis'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 St. Kitts and Nevis 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 St. Kitts and Nevis PCC — Surrey, BC
Email us before your visit so we can confirm the correct form and format for St. Kitts and Nevis.
+1 (604) 825-8882 · info@surreyfingerprint.com