How to obtain a police certificate - Venezuela
Do I need to provide a police certificate when applying for permanent residence?
Yes, all applicants aged 18 or older must provide a police certificate.
How or where do I obtain one?
With your application for a visa to Canada, submit:
- your cedula number if you are a Venezuela national, OR
- your passport number if you are not a Venezuela national.
If you are applying in Caracas, Venezuela
The CIC Office in Caracas processing your application will work with the appropriate authorities to obtain the required Police Certificate on your behalf.
If you are not applying in Caracas, Venezuela
The CIC Office processing your application will send your name, date of birth and cedula or passport number to the Immigration section in Caracas, Venezuela and officers there will work with the appropriate authorities to obtain the required Police Certificate on your behalf. Caracas will send the Venezuela Police Certificate to the Immigration office processing your application.
IMPORTANT: Applicants should not send their cedula or passport number directly to the Venezuela Police Authorities.