How to obtain a police certificate

Yemen

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

How or where do I obtain one?

If you live in Yemen
You must apply in person at the following address:

Office of the Deputy General Director
General Directorate of Criminal Investigations
Ministry of Interior
Sana’a, Yemen
Telephone number: 009671-310327/28
Location: Zahban area, beside Electricity Powerplant
Processing time: 7 days

Required Documents:

  • a request letter from the Embassy of Canada;
  • a complete police clearance request form;
  • 2 photographs with a white background;
  • a copy of your valid passport;
  • a copy of your valid residence visa for Yemen; and
  • the applicable fee (50 Yemeni Riyals, subject to change without notice).

If you live outside Yemen
You can either return to Yemen to apply in person or send your request to a representative (a friend or colleague) in Yemen to submit it on your behalf. Note that this service is free of charge.

Required documents:

  • a copy of your passport;
  • a copy of all former residence visas for Yemen;
  • 3 photographs with a white background.