How to Get a Police Certificate – Belize

If you need to give your fingerprints for a police certificate, this isn’t the same as giving your biometrics (fingerprints and photo) for an application.

Name of the document you need

Police report

Police certificate and IRCC requirements

You must provide a police certificate when you apply for:

  • permanent residence
  • citizenship
  • some temporary residence programs

Check your application package or instructions for details.

How to apply

  • Apply in person or through a lawyer with power of attorney at one of the Police Stations listed under Contact information.
  • A completed application form may be mailed to the Belizean Police Department.

Information and documents you need

  • Completed application form (PDF, 81 KB)
  • Three passport-size photographs
  • Applicable fees
  • An identification document (birth certificate, Social Security card or voter’s identity card)
  • Foreign residents must also indicate their parents’ names and present their original passport

Special considerations

Processing time is approximately 2 weeks. Belmopan Police Headquarters does offer 1 day express service (different processing fee).

Contact Information

Belmopan Police Station
Bliss Parade
Belmopan
Belize
Telephone: +501-822-2221, +501-822-2222

Belize City Police Station
Racoon Street
Belize City, Belize
Telephone: +501-227-2222

San Pedro Police Station
Pescador Drive,
Ambergris Caye, San Pedro
Belize
Telephone: +501-206-2022

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