How to Get a Police Certificate - Ethiopia

Do I need to provide a Police Certificate with my Application for Permanent Residence? No. Citizenship and Immigration Canada will send you a letter requesting a police certificate after you send your Application for Permanent Residence. You must bring that letter when you apply for a Police Certificate.

Name of document(s) to get: Certificate of Good Conduct

How to get a Police Certificate

If you are a citizen of Ethiopia

If you live in Ethiopia:

You should apply in person at the Ethiopian Federal Police Commission Forensic Investigation Department (see Special notes and considerations for complete address). You must allow your fingerprints to be taken and you must also bring:

• A copy of your national identity card
• A copy of your passport
• Two passport-size photographs
• The letter from the Canadian visa office requesting the certificate
• Applicable fees

If you live outside of Ethiopia:

You should apply by sending your documents to the Ethiopian Federal Police Commission Forensic Investigation Department (see Special notes and considerations for complete address). You may also ask a representative to submit the request in person on your behalf (he or she must bring proof of legal representation). You must bring:

• An original set of fingerprints taken by the police authority of where you live
• A copy of your passport
• Two passport-size photographs
• The letter from the Canadian visa office requesting the certificate
• Applicable fees

If you are not a citizen of Ethiopia

If you live in Ethiopia:

You should apply in person at the Ethiopian Federal Police Commission Forensic Investigation Department (see Special notes and considerations for complete address). You must allow your fingerprints to be taken and you must also bring:

• A copy of your passport
• Two passport-size photographs
• Copies of visa/permits showing the period of legal residence in Ethiopia
• The letter from the Canadian visa office requesting the certificate
• Applicable fees

If you live outside of Ethiopia:

You should apply by sending your documents to the Ethiopian Federal Police Commission Forensic Investigation Department (see Special notes and considerations for complete address). You may also ask a representative to submit the request in person on your behalf (he or she must bring proof of legal representation). You must bring:

• An original set of fingerprints taken by the police authority where you live
• Copies of visa/permits showing the period of legal residence in Ethiopia
• Two passport-size photographs
• The letter from the Canadian visa office requesting the certificate
• Applicable fees

Information and documents you need

All information and documents needed are explained above

Special notes and considerations

Ethiopian Federal Police Investigations Sector
Forensic Investigation Department
P.O. Box 80358
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia