How to get a police certificate – Guinea
If you need to give your fingerprints for a police certificate, this isn’t the same as giving your biometrics (fingerprints and photo) for an application.
Do I need to provide a police certificate when applying for permanent residence? Yes
Name of document to get:
- Criminal record abstract
If you are a citizen of Guinea Conakry
If you live in Guinea Conakry
You should apply to the Court of Appeal in Conakry, Kaloum, located near the presidential palace (Sekoutoureya).
If you live outside Guinea Conakry
You may ask the company or corporation that you worked for or your guardian in Guinea to request this document for you.
If you live in Canada, you can apply at the Embassy of Guinea in Ottawa.
You must bring:
- A document showing the start and end dates of your stay in Guinea
- The reason you lived in Guinea during that time
- Your address in Guinea during that time
If you are not a citizen of Guinea Conakry
If you live in Guinea Conakry
You should apply to the Court of Appeal in Conakry, Kaloum, located near the presidential palace (Sekoutoureya).
If you live outside Guinea Conakry
You may ask the company or corporation that you worked for or your guardian in Guinea to request this document for you.
If you live in Canada, you can apply at the Embassy of Guinea in Ottawa.
You must bring:
- A document showing the start and end dates of your stay in Guinea
- The reason you lived in Guinea during that time
- Your address in Guinea during that time
Information and documents you need
- Your residence certificate (birth certificate, national identity card or Guinean passport)
- Applicable fees
Special notes and considerations
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