How to get a police certificate – Kuwait

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

Good Conduct Certificate

Police certificate and IRCC requirements

IRCC 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.

How to apply

If you live in Kuwait:

You must apply in person OR ask a representative (a friend, relative or colleague) in Kuwait, with a power of attorney, to apply on your behalf and bring:

  • The letter from the Embassy of Canada requesting the Good Conduct Certificate
  • One photograph (4 × 6 cm)
  • A copy of your passport and ID card

If you live outside of Kuwait:

You can:

  1. Return to Kuwait and apply in person OR ask a representative (a friend, relative or colleague) in Kuwait, with a power of attorney, to apply on your behalf
  2. Apply at your nearest Kuwaiti Embassy or consulate

You or your representative must bring:

  • The letter from the Embassy of Canada requesting the Good Conduct Certificate
  • A copy of your passport and ID card
  • Two photographs (4 × 6 cm)
  • Applicable fees

Contact information

Ministry of the Interior
General Department for Criminal Evidence
Department of Identification and Automated Search
Farwaniya-Dhajeej area
Airport Road 55, opposite the Kuwait Airways main building.
Phone: +965 2 434-6101. Fax: +965 2 434-5790.

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