How to obtain a police certificate

Netherlands

Do I need to provide a police certificate when applying for permanent residence?
Yes.

How and where do I obtain one?

If you live in the Netherlands
You should apply for a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) from the Ministry of Justice. Applications and further information can be downloaded from the Ministry of Justice’s website: www.justitie.nl/themas/vog

You should mail the completed form to the Canadian Embassy, including a self-addressed envelope to:

The embassy will sign and return the form to you. You should then submit the completed form to the local town hall (Gemeente) office to obtain the police certificate. Once obtained, the certificate should be included in the immigration/visa application package.

If you live outside the Netherlands
You may authorize a representative to obtain the VOG at the Populations/Public Affairs Department of the municipality where you were last registered prior to departure. The authorized person must present the completed application form, a letter of authority, a copy of your identity document and an identity document of the authorized person, with the applicable fees.

The Embassy will sign and return the form to the applicant. The applicant should then take this form to the local town hall (Gemeente) office to obtain the police certificate. Once obtained, the certificate should be included in the immigration/visa application package.