Nigeria - PCC
Nigeria Police Character Certificate, obtained from Canada
A Police Character Certificate is issued by the Nigeria Police Force, and applicants outside Nigeria must submit through an approved channel. If you are in Canada and need one for travel, immigration, employment, or a family matter, we handle it end to end. You provide fingerprints and supporting documents at our Richmond Hill office; we submit to the Nigeria Police Force on your behalf. You never contact Nigerian authorities directly. Current processing time is 30 to 60 days where no criminal convictions are on record. The service is $746.
We can provide your Nigeria background check.
Canadian Residents Can Now Apply Remotely For A Nigeria Police Character Certificate.
Current response time for an original digital certificate is 30~60 days if no criminal convictions are on record.
Original Fingerprints Required
We are equipped to create original fingerprint forms for a Nigeria PCC.
Proof of Identity Required
Options include: Iran Passport, Certificate of Identity, Travelling Document, and more.
Letter of Request Required
Results can only be released to a government official.
Not sure?
Let our experienced team help you find exactly what you need.
Our Process
We've got four easy steps:
Provide identification
Provide two (2) pieces of valid, government issued ID including: Passport, Driver's License, and more.
Submit your fingerprints
Come see us in person to submit your fingerprints, or send us an ink fingerprint card from abroad.
Pay in-store or Online
Pay in person during your appointment, or through our website.
Receive your results
Receive your results directly or provide consent to send them to a third party.
Additional Information
Common Questions
Please contact us directly if you can't find the information you need.
Yes. We post certificates as they come back. See a Nigeria Police Character Certificate we received in May 2026.
No. We submit on your behalf and follow the file through to issue.
We are able to provide this service in person at our Richmond Hill location, as well as through our website for those living abroad.
Usually yes. Most immigration authorities require one from every country you've lived in over a set period.
We make the maximum number of resubmission attempts permitted. If those are exhausted, we initiate a manual review using inked prints. Most cases are resolved well before this point.
Certified Ink Fingerprints can be taken abroad and mailed to our office.
The RCMP advertises a 72-hour turnaround for processing background checks. However, additional time is needed for printing, certifying, packaging, and releasing the results.
Note: If a criminal history is present, processing time is upwards of 120 days.
Our experienced team is familiar with all RCMP application types and the processes they're required for.
Contact us via phone, email, or in person and we'll be happy to help determine exactly what you need.
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