RCMP-Accredited · International Fingerprinting
🇮🇪 RCMP Criminal Record Check — Ireland
Living in Ireland and need an RCMP Certified Criminal Record Check? Canada Fingerprinting Agency is RCMP-accredited — we digitize your fingerprint card and submit electronically to the RCMP from anywhere in the world.
Why People in Ireland Need a Canadian RCMP Certificate
People living in Ireland — on Critical Skills Employment Permits, General Employment Permits, or other visas — frequently need an RCMP Certified Criminal Record Check for Irish Residence Permit (IRP) applications, naturalisation for Irish citizenship, employment in regulated sectors (healthcare, education, childcare), and Canadian immigration applications.
Common Uses:
- Irish Residence Permit (IRP) applications
- Irish naturalisation and citizenship applications
- Critical Skills Employment Permit renewals
- Employment in regulated sectors (healthcare, education, childcare)
- Canadian immigration and return to Canada
- Sponsorship and family immigration to Canada
RCMP Processing Times
No Criminal Record Found
5–10 business days
Criminal Record Found
120+ business days
Estimates provided by the RCMP. You receive a DCN confirmation number after submission.
Payment Methods
Email Transfer • Credit Card • WeChat Pay • Alipay
Getting Fingerprinted in Ireland
📍 Where to Get Fingerprinted in Ireland
In Ireland, RCMP-accepted fingerprints are taken at An Garda Síochána (Irish Police) stations. Visit your local Garda station and request fingerprinting on the RCMP C216 card.
Dublin (HQ)
An Garda Síochána Headquarters
📞 +353 1 666 0000
📍 Phoenix Park, Dublin 8, D08 HN3X
Find your local Garda station at: garda.ie/en/contact-us/station-directory/
Step-by-Step Process
Contact Us
Email us to receive the complete Application Forms & Instructions package — including the document checklist and required forms for clients in Ireland.
Get Fingerprinted
Have your fingerprints taken by an accepted agency in Ireland using Live Scan or ink and roll method.
Submit Scanned Copies
Email scanned copies of all documents for verification. We review everything and send you an invoice.
Pay & Mail Originals
Pay by Email Transfer, Credit Card, WeChat Pay, or Alipay. Then mail all original documents to our Edmonton office.
We Submit to RCMP
We digitize your fingerprint card using certified card scan technology and submit electronically to the RCMP. You receive a DCN confirmation number.
Receive Your Certificate
The RCMP issues your certificate, mailed to you or a designated third party anywhere in the world. Optional: we forward it by international courier.
Download the Application Package
Enter your name and email to receive the complete Fingerprints Card Scanning Application Forms and Instructions — including the document checklist for applicants in Ireland.
International Fingerprinting Application Package
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Have Questions?
Our team is ready to help anyone in Ireland through every step of the process.
How to Get an RCMP Criminal Record Check from Ireland
Living in Ireland and need a Canadian RCMP criminal record check? You don’t have to travel to Canada — Canada Fingerprinting Agency manages the entire fingerprint-based process for applicants in Ireland, from your local fingerprints through to certified RCMP results.
The process from Ireland, step by step
- Get fingerprinted locally. Have ink-and-roll fingerprints taken on the RCMP’s C-216C fingerprint form by a local provider in Ireland.
- Send them to us. Mail or courier your completed fingerprint card to Canada Fingerprinting Agency in Canada.
- We submit to the RCMP. We forward your prints to the RCMP’s national repository for a certified, fingerprint-based criminal record check.
- Receive certified results. Your official RCMP results are returned to you in Ireland.
Why applicants in Ireland need an RCMP check
People in Ireland most often request an RCMP criminal record check for Canadian immigration (Express Entry or permanent residence), citizenship, work or study permits, or professional licensing — cases where Canadian authorities require a fingerprint-based police certificate rather than a local one.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get an RCMP criminal record check while living in Ireland?
Yes. You do not need to travel to Canada — fingerprints taken in Ireland can be submitted to the RCMP through Canada Fingerprinting Agency.
Is a local Ireland police certificate the same as an RCMP check?
No. A local certificate is issued by Ireland’s own authorities, while an RCMP criminal record check comes from Canada’s national police database — Canadian programs usually require the RCMP version specifically.
How long does it take from Ireland?
Total time depends on RCMP processing plus shipping to and from Ireland. Contact us for a current estimate for your location.