How to get a police certificate - Bhutan

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

Security Clearance Certificate

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

If you have a Citizenship Identity card

Apply online via the Royal Bhutan Police’s e-services.

If you do not have a Citizenship Identity card

Contact the Royal Bhutan Police Headquarters by telephone (View Contact information).

Contact information

Royal Bhutan Police

Security Clearance Service

Tel: 00975-02-322347 (Ext: 2125/2212)

Email : dcopcrime@rbp.gov.bt

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2026-02-16