RCMP-Accredited · International Fingerprinting
🇳🇱 RCMP Criminal Record Check — Netherlands
Living in Netherlands 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.
Who in Netherlands Needs a Canadian RCMP Certificate?
People living in the Netherlands who need an RCMP Certified Criminal Record Check typically require it for Canadian immigration applications, Dutch residence permit (MVV/VVR) applications, employment in regulated professions requiring disclosure of foreign criminal history, and professional licensing.
Common Uses:
- Canadian immigration and PR card renewal
- Dutch MVV / VVR residence permit applications
- Employment in regulated professions in the Netherlands
- Sponsorship and family immigration to Canada
- Professional licensing requiring international background checks
- International adoption applications
📋 Apostille / Hague Convention Certification
Some countries require your RCMP certificate to be apostilled before official use. Contact us if an apostille is required — we can advise on the process.
Contact us about Apostille →RCMP Processing Times
No Criminal Record Found
5–10 business days
Criminal Record Found
120+ business days
Estimates by the RCMP. You receive a DCN confirmation after submission.
Payment Methods
Email Transfer • Credit Card • WeChat Pay • Alipay
Deze vertaling is alleen ter referentie. De Engelse inhoud is maatgevend. Alle formulieren en instructies zijn in het Engels en moeten in het Engels worden ingevuld.
Translation for reference only; English content prevails. All forms and instructions are in English and must be completed in English.
📍 Where to Get Fingerprinted in Netherlands
In the Netherlands, RCMP-accepted fingerprints are taken at local police service centres (Politie Servicecentrum). You can also use accredited private fingerprinting services available in major cities.
Amsterdam
Politie Amsterdam (Police Amsterdam)
Visit your nearest police service centre. Appointments recommended — use the Politie website to find your local office.
Rotterdam
Politie Rotterdam
Visit Rotterdam police service centre for fingerprinting.
The Hague
Politie Den Haag
Visit The Hague police service centre. Note: The Hague also hosts many international organizations requiring police certificates.
Step-by-Step Process
Contact Us
Email us to receive the complete Application Forms & Instructions package — including the document checklist for clients in Netherlands.
Get Fingerprinted
Have your fingerprints taken by an accepted agency in Netherlands 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.
📥 Aanvraagpakket Downloaden
Voer hieronder uw naam en e-mailadres in om het volledige pakket met vingerafdruk aanvraagformulieren en instructies te ontvangen — inclusief de documentenchecklist voor aanvragers in Nederland. (Formulieren en instructies zijn in het Engels en moeten in het Engels worden ingevuld)
Have Questions?
Our team is ready to help clients in Netherlands through every step of the process.
RCMP Criminal Record Checks from Netherlands — How It Works
Need a fingerprint-based RCMP criminal record check while you’re in the Netherlands? Canada Fingerprinting Agency is an accredited Canadian provider that submits your prints to the RCMP and returns your certified results to you in Netherlands.
The process from Netherlands, 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 Netherlands.
- 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 Netherlands.
Why applicants in Netherlands need an RCMP check
People in Netherlands 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 Netherlands?
Yes. You do not need to travel to Canada — fingerprints taken in Netherlands can be submitted to the RCMP through Canada Fingerprinting Agency.
Is a local Netherlands police certificate the same as an RCMP check?
No. A local certificate is issued by Netherlands’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 Netherlands?
Total time depends on RCMP processing plus shipping to and from Netherlands. Contact us for a current estimate for your location.