Barbados - Obtain a Police Clearance Certificate (Police Certificate of Character)

ProcedureEdit

Applying process in Barbados.

a. Apply In-Person

Police Certificate of Character can be applied at certificate of character office.

Contact address:

The Commissioner of Police,

Police Headquarters,

Corner of Roebuck Street,

Bridgetown, St. Michael.

Tel: +(246) 430-7100

Application forms can be obtained from the respective office or can be downloaded from this link: Certificate of conduct
Go to the respective office. Don’t forget to take the required copy of documents along with originals to the office.
Please follow as per authorities guidelines and submit the completed application along with documents. Applicant should pay for any charges if required as advised.
This application will be processed by respective department.
The certificate can be collected from the office where applicant applied in person or will be delivered through mail upon notification or issued as per norms.

Applying process - overseas.

a. Apply through mail(post)

Applicant has to apply with the certificate of character office to obtain the PCC through mail(post).
Applicant has to fill the application form as obtained from the following link.: Certificate Of conduct.
Once the application is filled in, please attach the completed application, required document and fee paid details to the address provided below.
This application received will be processed by respective department.
The certificate will be delivered to the applicant as per norms.
Address

The Commissioner of Police,

Central Police Station,

P.O. Box 84,

Bridgetown, St. Michael,

BARBADOS.

b. Apply through representative

Applicant shall authorize representative to apply on their behalf.
Application forms can be obtained from the respective office or can be downloaded from this link: Certificate of conduct
The representative should be entrusted with the authorization.
Representative will go to the respective office. They should not forget to take the required copy of documents.
Please follow as per authorities guidelines and submit the completed application along with documents. Applicant should pay for any charges if required as advised. Applicant filled application form should be used.
This application will be processed by respective department.
The certificate can be collected from the office where applicant applied in person upon notification or issued as per norms.
Address:

The Commissioner of Police,

Police Headquarters,

Corner of Roebuck Street,

Bridgetown, St. Michael.

Tel: +(246) 4307-100

Note: Representative should carry the following while applying.

original of power of attorney
ID card or passport.

Required DocumentsEdit

Country specific

Valid identity document (identity card, passport, driving license).
Valid passport.
Citizen proof/Document of National Identity (DNI)

Foreign national

A copy of your passport while living in Barbados.
A copy of your permit of stay in Barbados, passport number and place of issue as well.
Proofs of legal stay (copy of passport held during the said period with respective stamp and seal).

In general

Application : certificate of Character
Valid citizen proof with photo (respective ID’s issued by respective nation).
Proofs of legal stay (copy of passport held during the said period with respective stamp and seal).
Email ID (useful to communicate issues with respect to your application)
A self-addressed envelope with or without stamps (as required).
Valid contact number (applicant can be communicated)
A full set of fingerprints taken by a recognized authority.
Passport-size photos.
Purpose of request
Birth certificate (as per requirement).
Set of fingerprints (taken on application)

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

The Commissioner of Police,
Police Headquarters,
Corner of Roebuck Street,
Bridgetown, St. Michael,
BARBADOS.Tel: +(246) 4307-100

Contacts: contact Information

EligibilityEdit

Applicant with valid passport and a valid address proof.
Age: 16 years and above. In case of minors, the application must be submitted by the parent exercising parental authority, if the minor has not turned 16 years.
The current address of the applicant must be same as in the passport and other supporting documents.
Applicants who are in need of residential status, employment or long term visa or for immigration to a foreign nation.

FeesEdit

Fees are: BD$16 + GBP£6.
Fee/charge varies for case to case. Updated fee requirement will be provided by respective authorities while applying.

ValidityEdit

Validity norms vary from country to country.

Documents to UseEdit

Application for Certificate of Character form :Character

Sample DocumentsEdit

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

Processing TimeEdit

One week (excluding postage)
Processing time varies with respect to the country from where applied.

InstructionsEdit

If you live in Barbados, applications for a Police Certificate of Character are made only through an appointment to the Royal Barbados Police Force.
Call 1 246 430-7670 or 1 246 430-7671, Mondays to Fridays, between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. to make an appointment for application.
You can download the application form for police certificate online thought the following link. https://www.foreign.gov.bb/documents/foreign-policy/52-app-for-certificate-of-character
If you live outside of Barbados, you may apply by mail, in-person or someone can submit the written request on your behalf to the Central Police Station. The police clearance can be mailed to you or given in-person.

Required InformationEdit

Full name and alias(es),
Date of birth,
Place(s) of residence,
Purpose of the request
Passport details,
Date(s) of arrival in/departure from Barbados (for non-nationals)
A full set of fingerprints taken by a recognised police authority.
The application should also include any periods of time spent outside Barbados, if the period is six months or longer (for nationals).
Female applicants must include maiden names and surname(s) from previous marriage(s).

Need for the DocumentEdit

The Police Clearance Certificate certifies that the applicant has never partaken in any criminal activity that led to the involvement of the Royal Barbados Police Force.
The Police Clearance Certificate is also required when a person applies for an immigration status to other countries.

Information which might helpEdit

The Issuance of Police Character Certificate or Police Clearance Certificate is a service provided by The Commissioner of Police, Central Police Station, Barbados.
The Police Clearance Certificate certifies that the applicant has never partaken in any criminal activity that led to the involvement of the Barbados Police Authorities and is also required when a person applies for an immigration status to other countries.
Person applying for Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) are required to state the period of stay in Barbados. Documentary proof of stay is to be provided. First Entry and Last Exit date STAMP is also required. All pages of VISA (Colour Copy)
It is issued to any individual who reside more than 6 months in Barbados.

External LinksEdit

New system to apply for police clearances certificate :New System
Police Clearance Certificate PCC from Barbados :Clearance Form

OthersEdit

Purpose of police clearance
A police certificate may be required if the applicant is:

Applying for vocational positions requiring clearance;
Seeking to immigrate or obtain visas; and
Satisfying an individual employer's request.

Scope of police clearance Depending on each country's law, applicants may be required to submit police certificates of countries which they have stayed beyond periods as specified by law.

Australia: For citizenship applications, countries where applicants have resided for 3 months or more, if the applicants have been outside Australia for more than 12 months since acquiring permanent residency; for visa applications, countries where applicants have resided for 12 months or more.
Canada: Countries where applicants have resided for 6 months or more.
Ecuador: Country where applicants have principally resided during the last 5 years.
New Zealand: Countries where applicants have resided for 12 months or more.
United States: Countries where applicants have resided for 6 months or more.