How to get a police certificate – Gabon

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

Bulletin no3

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

Consult the Ministère de la Justice (Garde des sceaux, charge des droits humains) website (in French only) for more information.

Contact information

Justice Department, Garde des Sceaux
Downtown – In front of Electra
Libreville, Gabon
Postal Box:547
Telephone: (+241) +241(0)11721830

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2026-03-11