How to get a police certificate - Niger
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 no 3 du casier judiciaire
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 live in Niger
If you’re a citizen of Niger
You must send an application for a police clearance certificate (Extrait du casier judiciaire) by mail to the court of appeal (Cour d’appel).
If you’re a foreign or former resident
You must send an application to the senior registrar of the court of appeal (greffier en chef de la Cour d’appel). You can find more information and apply online on Niger’s administrative procedures website.
If you live outside Niger
Your application must include a copy of your identity document certified by an embassy or consulate of Niger. You can either
- submit the application yourself
- designate someone you know or someone with notarized authorization to submit it for you
Mail your application to the Cour d’appel (check Contact information).
Contact information
Cour d’Appel
BP 231
Niamey
Niger
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