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Globeia Amsterdam - Digital Background Check & International Fingerprinting
Services for FBI, RCMP & More

How many providers should it take to complete one international application? Ideally, just one.

Globeia Amsterdam brings together professional fingerprinting, document coordination, apostille support, and certified translations through a single service.

Our trained associates collect fingerprints on the correct official forms required for your application. We stock compliant forms for FBI Background Checks, RCMP Criminal Record Checks, FINRA registrations, immigration, employment, or other international requirements. Submission coordination for FBI and RCMP is also available through dedicated offices in the USA and Canada.

Whether you need a standalone fingerprinting appointment or support managing multiple documentation requirements, Globeia provides a single point of contact. With one appointment and one coordinated process, completing international documentation becomes simpler, more efficient, and easier to manage.

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• Who Needs Globeia’s Services in Amsterdam? •

Expats Living in Amsterdam: Applying for Canadian PR, a US work visa, or onboarding into an overseas employer? Globeia collects your ink fingerprints in Amsterdam on the correct card for your destination - and coordinates the submission through our Canada or USA office.

Professionals Relocating Abroad: Professionals relocating from or in Amsterdam often need a Criminal Record Check, an apostille on supporting documents, and certified translations into the destination language.

Students and Researchers: For study, exchange, or research placements abroad, Globeia coordinates your fingerprint-based Criminal Record Check, apostille on academic credentials, and certified translations - prepared to the format the receiving institution requires.

Finance and Regulated Industry Professionals: FINRA registration and certain U.S. regulatory requirements may require fingerprints on the official FINRA card. Globeia provides professional ink fingerprint collection in Amsterdam using compliant fingerprint cards for FINRA and related regulatory submission requirements.

Our Services in Amsterdam

International Fingerprinting Services

Ink fingerprinting for RCMP Criminal Record Check, FBI Identity History Summary, and international background check submissions.

Mobile fingerprinting available across Amsterdam for convenience.

Each impression is reviewed on the spot for clarity and completeness before the card is sealed for international courier.

Support for country-specific fingerprinting: USA(FD-258/FD-1164), Canada(C-216C), South Africa (SAPS 91(a)), Singapore (COC), Australia (AFP), and more.

FBI Identity History Summary Check

Ink fingerprinting on the FD-258 or FD-1164 card is recognized by the FBI's Identity History Summary Check service.

Completed cards couriered to Globeia's USA office for FBI submission.

Identity check, card preparation, and dispatch handled in Amsterdam - submission handled in USA.

Common applications: US work visas, green card applications, immigration filings, and federal employment.

RCMP Criminal Record Check

Ink fingerprinting on the C-216C or equivalent card collected at the Amsterdam office or at a location of your choice.

Cards mailed to Globeia Incorporated, Scarborough, Ontario - the entity that holds RCMP accreditation and submits to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

Used for Canadian permanent residence, employment, licensing, and study applications.

Status updates at each handover: dispatch from Amsterdam, receipt in Scarborough, submission to the RCMP.

Apostille Services

Apostille for documents issued in Amsterdam for international use.

Legalizes documents for countries part of the Hague Convention.

Coordinated for visa, immigration, study, employment, and corporate filings.

Returned to you with the apostille or legalization affixed by the designated competent authority.

Certified Translation Services

Certified translations accepted for legal, immigration, and visa purposes..

Covers official documents such as birth certificates, marriage certificates,criminal record check, academic records, and affidavits.

Translations provided with certification confirming accuracy and completeness of the original document.

Suitable for Dutch documents used abroad and foreign documents submitted in the Netherlands.

Combined with apostille and fingerprinting when you need all three.

Combined Fingerprinting and Documentation Packages

Coordinated packages covering fingerprint collection, RCMP or FBI coordination, apostille, and certified translation as one file.

Built for applications that require multiple deliverables on a single deadline.

Removes the back-and-forth between unrelated vendors handling separate parts of the same submission.

Used by expats, relocating professionals, and corporate mobility teams who need a single point of accountability across the whole file.

Letter Of Authentication

Globeia is the only fingerprinting service globally that issues an official Letter of Identity Verification for every fingerprinting appointment - a revolutionary standard in secure and verifiable fingerprinting.

This document confirms that your fingerprints were collected by a trained Globeia Fingerprinting Officer, following strict identity verification and international fingerprinting protocols.

Each letter is equipped with a unique, encrypted QR code, enabling instant, tamper-proof verification by government agencies, licensing authorities, employers, and law enforcement.

This advanced verification system helps reduce the risk of rejection, confirms that fingerprints were properly and professionally captured, and represents a level of transparency and assurance that no other company in the industry offers.

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• The Process •

How International Fingerprinting with Globeia Amsterdam Works

The Process

Step 1

Step 1: Book Your Appointment Online

Select your preferred date and time using Globeia’s SmartForm. The form guides you through choosing your fingerprinting type (FBI, RCMP, or other international), required documents, including a valid ID, and any other necessary supporting documents. Before your appointment is finalized, SmartPortal performs a secure Face ID verification process to confirm your identity digitally.

Step 2

Step 2: Prepare Your Documents

You need two government-issued photo ID, proof of address, and any specific fingerprint cards required. Globeia provides C-216C for RCMP applications and FD-258/FD-1164 cards for FBI, or other country-relevant equivalent forms.

Step 3

Step 3: Your Globeia Associate Meets You and Collects Your Fingerprints

A trained Globeia associate attends at your home, office, or a chosen location in Amsterdam, or you can come into the office. Ink-and-roll fingerprints are captured on the card required by your destination authority, checked against the standard for that authority, and re-rolled at the appointment if any impression does not meet the standard. The associate signs and dates the card as the official taking the prints, with the office name and address printed as required by the receiving authority.

Step 4

Step 4: Routing for Submission to the FBI or RCMP

If you have chosen a fingerprint-only service, your sealed card is handed back to you with a Globeia Letter of Identity Verification confirming the appointment, ready for you to submit directly to the receiving authority.

If you have chosen the coordinated workflow, your card is mailed to Globeia's Canada office (for RCMP) or USA office (for FBI).

Step 5

Step 5: Results from the Authority

Results are issued and delivered by the receiving authority. RCMP Criminal Record Check processing ranges from 3 to 120 days as determined by the RCMP, calculated from the date fingerprints are received and accepted. Mailing time is additional.

FBI Identity History Summary Check timelines are set by the FBI and depend on the applicant category. Usually 72 hours for U.S. citizens and 2-3 weeks for non U.S. citizens.

*Disclaimer: Processing timelines for all government-issued results are set and managed by the relevant authority. Globeia does not control or guarantee government processing timelines.

Serving All of Amsterdam

Globeia brings professional fingerprinting, apostille, and translation services to every corner of Amsterdam, ensuring convenience and reliability wherever you are. Wherever you are in the city, a trained Globeia associate can come to your home, office, or chosen meeting point.

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Note: Globeia Amsterdam is not affiliated with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, or any foreign government authority. RCMP accreditation is held exclusively by Globeia Incorporated, Scarborough, Ontario. Government-issued result timelines are set and managed by the relevant authority.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Please feel free to contact us for anything if you don't find answers to your questions.

Yes. Globeia's Amsterdam office collects ink-and-roll fingerprints on FD-258 / FD-1164 cards. Submission to the FBI is made by our USA office. Amsterdam is the collection point - the submitting office is determined by the destination authority.

We serve all major neighborhoods in Amsterdam, including Centrum, De Pijp, Jordaan, Zuid, Oost, West, Noord, Slotervaart, Amstelveen, Bijlmer, and more. Our mobile fingerprinting team comes directly to your home or office for convenience.

Absolutely. Globeia handles international fingerprinting for countries like South Africa, Singapore, Australia, and more. We also support specific forms such as FD-258, C-216C, and other country-specific fingerprint cards.

Globeia collects your ink fingerprints in Amsterdam on the official C-216C form. The completed fingerprint forms are then securely couriered to Globeia Incorporated in Toronto, Canada, where they are digitized and electronically submitted to RCMP CCRTIS as the RCMP-accredited entity.

Yes. We provide apostille services for documents destined for international use, as well as certified translation for Dutch documents into English or other languages. You can also combine these with your fingerprinting in a single service package.

RCMP Criminal Record Check processing ranges from 3 to 120 days as determined by the RCMP, calculated from the date fingerprints are received and accepted. Mailing of results is additional.

You need a valid government ID (passport or driver’s license), proof of address, and any country-specific fingerprint forms (FBI, RCMP, etc.). If you’re unsure, Globeia guides you step by step to ensure everything is correct.

Yes. A trained Globeia associate can attend at your home, office, or chosen location anywhere in the Amsterdam metropolitan area. If visiting our Amsterdam office is easier for you, walk-in appointments are also available through SmartForm.

Yes. Globeia Amsterdam provides professional ink fingerprint collection on correct fingerprint cards for FINRA and other U.S. regulatory or licensing requirements.

Yes. Where an application calls for fingerprinting, apostille or legalization support, and certified translation, all three are coordinated as one Globeia file with a single point of contact across the workflow.

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Globeia Amsterdam - Digital Background Check & International Fingerprinting
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