Bangladesh
Name of the document you need:
Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
Instructions:
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If you currently live in in Bangladesh, you should apply in person at your local police station.
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If you do not currently live in in Bangladesh, you can contact the nearest Bangladesh Embassy, Consulate or High Commission and follow the instructions that will be provided
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To submit your application, you will need a photocopy of your passport and to pay the applicable fees in the form of a money order/Bank draft or certified cheque.
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We will require the original of both your Bangladesh PCC and a notarized translated document in English or French to meet your requirements. You can mail them to our office, located at 451 Smyth Road (Room 2023), Ottawa (ON) K1H8M5.
China
Name of the document you need:
Certificate of No Criminal Convictions
Instructions:
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The FoM CPRM team will need to provide you with a letter to apply for your certificate of no criminal convictions. Please request the letter from [email protected] with the following information: Full name, including any middle names or initials /Program of study /Student number
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Your certificate can be obtained through your local police station
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Different cities have different ways to proceed, therefore we recommend you communicate with your local Notary Public Office for the details on how to apply.
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A notarized translation of your certificate will also be required which you can mail to our office, located at 451 Smyth Road (Room 2023), Ottawa (ON) K1H8M5.
India
Name of the document you need
Police Clearance Certificate
Instructions:
You can apply for a Police Clearance Certificate at
Iran
Name of the document you need
Police Certificate
Instructions:
For the details on how to apply, please visit the following link: http://www.daftar.org/far/formsall_far.asp?lang=far.
When you scroll down the website, there is an option for "Police Clearance".
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You must open this section by clicking on the number "460" on the left side of the screen exactly parallel to where it is written "Police Clearance".
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It opens a page with complete instructions (in Farsi) on how to obtain the police check.
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Please note that before mailing any documents to the Embassy of Pakistan, everyone should submit their request by creating an account on another website: https://mikhak.mfa.gov.ir/form/landing.xhtml. You must fill out the requested forms for obtaining a police clearance and attach the receipt when mailing the documents.
Israel
Name of the document you need
Teudat Meida Plili – Criminal Information Certificate
Instructions
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You can apply for a police certificate at your nearest police station or online on the Israeli Police website (available only in Hebrew). If you apply through a designated representative, they must submit a specific power of attorney for this purpose, which does not need to be notarized.
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The police certificate will be sent directly to the Embassy of Canada in Tel Aviv.
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Please request that the document be released to the Israeli Embassy in Ottawa. It can then be forwarded to the University of Ottawa if you send them a prepaid envelope with our office location.
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If you live in Jerusalem (East or West) or in the Golan Heights, you should apply for an Israeli police certificate.
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We suggest you communicate with the Israeli Embassy in Canada for further details.
Japan
Name of the document you need
Certificate of Criminal Record
Instructions
The FoM CPRM team will need to provide you with a letter to give to apply for your certificate. Please request the letter from [email protected] with the following information:
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Program of study
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Student number
Upon receipt of the letter, you must apply in person at the Prefectural Police Headquarters Identification Section where you live. When you go to the police headquarters, your fingerprints will be taken, and you will be given an application form to complete.
If you live outside of Japan
After you receive the official request letter for a police certificate from our office, you can apply at your local Japanese embassy or consulate. Please refer to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan website for a list of Japanese embassies, consulates, and permanent missions.
Your fingerprints will be taken and the application form for the Certificate of Criminal Record will be provided to you at the time and place where you apply.
Pakistan
Name of the document you need
Police Character Certificate or Police Clearance Certificate
Instructions
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If you live in Pakistan, you need to get an application form (see below for locations) and complete it. All the documents and information you will need (such as reference signatures and a copy of your National Identity Card) are listed on the application form.
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In larger cities: Application forms are available at the “Town” or “City Police Officer” of your area. The “Town” or “City Police Officer” will issue the required certificate directly to you.
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In smaller cities, towns or rural areas: Application forms are available at the local district office of the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) of the Police Security Branch. The superintendent of Police (SSP) will issue the required certificate directly to you.
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If you live in a Federally Administered Tribal Area (FATA) in Pakistan or in areas where there is no police presence: Each agency is divided into Tehsils where there is a non-gazetted officer (Tehsildar) and a gazetted officer (Assistant Political Agent). The administrator in charge of the agency is usually the Political Agent. You should obtain a clearance from the Tribal Elders and forward it to the Tehsildar in your area. The Tehsildar forwards the clearance to the Assistant Political Agent (or sometimes the Political Agent). The clearance certificate is issued from the office of the Assistant Political Agent (or sometimes the Political Agent). The seven FATA agencies are: Khyber, Mohmand, Bajaur, Orakzai, Kurram, North Waziristan, South Waziristan
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If you live outside of Pakistan, you should contact your nearest Embassy or Consulate of Pakistan for assistance.
Saudi Arabia
Name of the document you need
Saudi Criminal Records Check
Instructions
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You need to first email the Canadian Embassy in Saudi Arabia at [email protected] for a letter to help you obtain a police certificate from the Saudi Authorities.
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You then need to attest this letter to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs who will authenticate it and have you address it to your local police headquarters.
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You will have to present your Saudi Identity Card, a copy of your current passport plus two passport size photos. Fingerprint samples will be taken.
Taiwan
Name of the document you need
Police Criminal Record Certificate
Instructions
You need to apply through the Taipei City Police Department if you live
You can apply
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online
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in person
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by mail
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Fax
Check the Taipei City Police Department website for downloadable application forms and detailed instructions, including required documentation and applicable fees.
If you live in another part of Taiwan, you need to apply at your local City Police Department.