How to obtain a police certificate

Ethiopia

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 Ethiopia
You should apply in person at:

Ethiopian Federal Police Commission Forensic Investigation Department
P.O. Box 80358
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia

Bring the following documents with you:

  • two passport-size photographs
  • a copy of your passport
  • a copy of your national identity card (for nationals only)
  • a letter from the Canadian visa office requesting the certificate

If you live outside Ethiopia
You should apply to the address above and include with your application:

  • an original set of fingerprints taken by the police authority of your country of residence
  • photocopies of the pages of your passport
  • the applicable fees
  • two passport-size photographs
  • a letter from the Canadian visa office requesting the certificate

You may also ask a representative to submit the request in person on your behalf by presenting proof of legal representation and the documents listed above.