How to Get an RCMP Criminal Record Check from Amsterdam

Amsterdam draws Canadians for all the reasons one would expect. It's a city that's globally connected, professionally vibrant and a city where you can get on with your life. However, having Canadian ties and deciding to settle in the Netherlands is not a matter that paperwork would only be limited to the border. Most Canadians overseas are bound to come across a Canadian RCMP Criminal Record Check as a requirement. You may need it while applying for a Canadian permanent residency, a Dutch residence permit, work verification, or professional licensing. But getting an RCMP criminal record check from Amsterdam is quite a different process than in Toronto or Vancouver. 

This blog simplifies the whole thing and shows you how to do the procedure from the Netherlands without needing to go out of the country. Globeia Incorporated in Toronto, Canada, is accredited and certified by the RCMP to take and submit fingerprint verification requests to the RCMP for civil purposes. Through its Canada office, Globeia assists applicants abroad with fingerprint collection and submission coordination. 

You’ll learn how fingerprint collection happens in Amsterdam, what documents are required, how Globeia coordinates the submissions through Canada, and what timelines and common mistakes applicants should be aware of.

An RCMP criminal record check, also called a Canadian Criminal Record Check, is an official document issued by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police confirming whether or not an individual has a criminal record in Canada. Since it is fingerprint-based, it is more thorough than a Name Based Check and is widely accepted for immigration, employment, and legal purposes internationally.

The RCMP conducts these checks through its Canadian Criminal Real Time Identification Services (CCRTIS). For applicants outside Canada, fingerprints are collected locally and submitted to the RCMP through an accredited Canadian agency such as Globeia Incorporated in Toronto, Canada.

If you are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or someone who has lived in Canada for an extended period, you may be required to provide an RCMP criminal record check in any of the following situations:

• Canadian Permanent Residency or Citizenship: Applicants sponsoring family members to Canada, or former residents reapplying for status, are often required to submit an RCMP Criminal Record Check as part of their IRCC application.
• Dutch Residence Permits and Work Visas: The IND (Immigratie en Naturalisatiedienst) may request a Canadian Criminal Record Check as part of a long-stay visa or residence permit application if you have lived in Canada.
• Canadian Skilled Worker and Express Entry Applications: If you are supporting a Canadian immigration application from abroad, a clean RCMP criminal record check is a standard requirement.
• International Employment: Many employers in regulated sectors such as finance, healthcare, education, and security require a Canadian Criminal Record Check from applicants with Canadian history.
• Professional Licensing in Canada: Individuals seeking licensure with Canadian regulatory bodies while based abroad frequently need RCMP Criminal Record Check.
• International Adoption: RCMP Criminal Record Checks are routinely required in the adoption process for both Canadian and Dutch authorities.
• Study Abroad Programs: Certain universities and institutions require a Canadian Criminal Record Check for international students or researchers who have previously lived in Canada.

The challenge is not unique to Amsterdam, but it is real. Here is what most people run into:

The RCMP does not accept direct submissions from individuals outside Canada. For applicants abroad, fingerprints are collected on the official fingerprint form and submitted to the RCMP through Globeia Incorporated in Toronto, Canada, which is accredited and certified by the RCMP. This means applicants cannot submit fingerprints directly to the RCMP themselves.

In Amsterdam, ink fingerprints are collected locally through trained associates authorized by Globeia Incorporated and then mailed to its Toronto office for submission coordination with CCRTIS. 

If you add to that the need for apostille authentication for your criminal record check, that needs to be used for Dutch immigration or other international purposes, the process quickly becomes fragmented. Most people end up coordinating between multiple providers across different countries, which creates delays, increases the risk of errors, and adds unnecessary cost.

Please note that Globeia does not directly apostille official government documents and does not perform apostille services on behalf of any government authority. All apostille and authentication requests are submitted by our company to the designated competent government authority on your behalf.

What Globeia offers for clients in Amsterdam:

• RCMP fingerprinting support using the official C216C or equivalent form.
• Quality review of your fingerprint card before submission.
• Direct submission to the RCMP via Globeia's Canada office.
• Canada Apostille service for international use of your criminal record check.
• Certified translation for documents needed in Dutch or English.
• Real-time tracking through Globeia's secure online portal.
• SmartForm application, which helps clients complete the process faster.

The Solution: Coordination Through Globeia Incorporated 

This is exactly the gap Globeia Incorporated fills. As an RCMP-accredited company based in Canada, it can coordinate fingerprint submission requests to the RCMP from Amsterdam, review them for quality, and submit them to the RCMP via CCRTIS.

You do not need to travel to Canada or figure out which local providers follow Canadian submission requirements. Globeia assists with fingerprint collection coordination, documentation review, and submission coordination through Globeia Incorporated in Toronto, with tracking updates provided throughout the process.

Globeia supports Canadians in Amsterdam and across Europe with ink fingerprint services and RCMP criminal record check submission through its Toronto office.

• Ink fingerprint collection for RCMP Criminal Record Check applications.
• In-person fingerprint collection through trained associates.
• Submission to the RCMP via Globeia's Canada office.
• Application and document review before submission.
• Apostille and authentication coordination through relevant government authorities.
• Professional certified translation support for required documents.
• Real-time tracking through Globeia’s secure online portal.
• SmartForm application support to help reduce common application errors.

Step 1: Confirm required documents

Before starting, confirm the exact document required by the requesting authority. If the RCMP Criminal Record Check is needed for Dutch immigration or another international purpose, apostille or authentication may also be required. If your documents are in Dutch, professional translation may also be needed.

Step 2: Apply through Globeia's online portal

Start your application on Globeia's SmartForm. The SmartForm guides you through the process, helps identify missing information, and ensures the application is completed correctly before submission. As part of the security checks, applicants complete a Face ID verification to confirm identity digitally before the appointment is scheduled. 

Step 3: Get your fingerprints collected in Amsterdam

Globeia assists with ink fingerprint collection in Amsterdam on the official C-216C form. The trained associates visit your location with the required materials for the appointment. The fingerprints are collected in person and checked for clarity and completeness during the appointment before they are mailed to Globeia Incorporated in Toronto for electronic submission to the RCMP.

Step 4: Track Your Application and Receive Results

The fingerprint cards are submitted to the RCMP by Globeia Incorporated in Toronto via CCRTIS. Applicants receive updates through Globeia’s portal throughout the process. Once the RCMP completes verification, the RCMP Criminal Record Check is delivered in the required format.

For RCMP submissions, Globeia provides the CCRTIS-approved consent form as required by CCRTIS. 

If apostille, authentication, or translation is required, they also assist through the relevant government authorities and service providers.

Since Canada joined the Hague Apostille Convention in January 2024, Canadian documents such as RCMP criminal record checks can be apostilled for use in member countries, including the Netherlands. This replaces the older authentication and legalization process for international document use.

If your employer, visa office, or immigration authority in the Netherlands requires your RCMP criminal record check for official validation, Globeia can assist with Canada Apostille coordination through the relevant government authorities like Global Affairs Canada, as part of your application process, so you don’t need to manage separate providers.

Why Canadians in Amsterdam use Globeia

• Support with fingerprint collection coordination and RCMP Criminal Record Check applications.
• Secure handling of documentation and submission coordination through Globeia Incorporated.
• Guidance through apostille and authentication requirements where applicable.
• 4.9 Google rating based on client feedback.

Globeia Incorporated supports applicants through structured application handling for Canadian criminal record checks and related documentation requirements across international use cases.

Getting an RCMP Criminal Record Check from Amsterdam is entirely possible without traveling to Canada. The process requires Globeia Incorporated in Toronto, which is accredited by the RCMP to collect and submit civil fingerprint-based applications for criminal record checks.

Globeia assists with fingerprint collection coordination, documentation review, and submission support in line with Canadian requirements.

If you are a Canadian living in Amsterdam and need an RCMP Criminal Record Check, you can start your application with Globeia today.