How do mobile fingerprinting services work in Australia?
Mobile fingerprinting, offered by providers like Globeia, is a doorstep service where a trained associate comes directly to your location instead of you visiting a police station or office. You book an appointment online, choose a place like your home or workplace, and the associate arrives with all necessary equipment and country-specific fingerprint cards. They capture your prints cleanly on the spot, review them for quality immediately, and help you send them off to international agencies.
Do I have to mail my fingerprint cards overseas myself after the appointment?
You can choose what works best for you. You can keep the completed physical cards to mail on your own, or you can select submission coordination. With submission coordination, Globeia securely couriers your cards to its international offices to submit directly to agencies like the FBI or RCMP on your behalf.
I live in Sydney. Where can I get fingerprinting for the RCMP criminal record check for my Canada visa application?
Globeia offers mobile fingerprinting services across Sydney and beyond. You can book your appointment online, and an associate will travel to your location. They will capture your fingerprints on C-216C or equivalent forms. If you need the complete service, we can courier those fingerprint cards to our RCMP-accredited office Globeia Incorporated in Toronto, for their digitization and submission to the RCMP.
Can Globeia fingerprint our entire office team at the same time?
Yes. Globeia provides bulk fingerprinting for businesses, finance firms, and organizations in Australia. Trained associates can visit your workplace and process groups ranging from 10 employees to over 500 in a single organized visit.
I work in Australian finance and need FINRA compliance for the US. Can you help?
Yes. Globeia regularly assists financial advisors, brokers, and compliance officers who need FINRA background checks. The associate captures your fingerprints on official FINRA-compliant cards so you can meet international licensing rules without leaving Australia.
My partner and I are applying for international adoption or a spousal visa. Can we book together?
Yes. You can schedule a single appointment for both you and your partner at your home. The associate will process both sets of fingerprints during the same visit to keep your application moving forward together.
I am applying for Australian permanent residency. Do I need a police check from my home country?
Yes. Australia's Department of Home Affairs requires you to provide a Criminal Record Check from every country you have lived in for 12 months or more (cumulatively) over the past 10 years. If you spent time in the US, Canada, or the UK, for example, you will need a separate check from each of those countries. Fingerprinting is how most of those checks can be requested.
I have lived in multiple countries. Do I need separate fingerprints for each one?
Yes, but Globeia makes it simple. We can collect all the required fingerprint sets in a single appointment, using the correct official cards for each country. So instead of booking separate appointments or dealing with multiple providers, everything gets done in one visit.
I am a US citizen living in Australia. Can I get fingerprinting for my FBI background check done here?
Yes. You can simply book your appointment with Globeia. Associates can travel to your location and capture your fingerprints on FBI-compliant cards FD-258 or FD-1164. After that, we courier your cards securely to Globeia Inc. in the USA, for processing and submission to the FBI on your behalf. You do not need to go back to the United States.
What documents are required for a fingerprinting appointment in Australia?
Not much. You will just need two valid photo IDs. Common combinations include a valid passport and an Australian driver license. The names on both IDs must match your application details. We bring everything else, including the fingerprint cards, ink, and any forms related to your specific application.
I need urgent fingerprints for a tight visa deadline. How fast can I book?
Same-day or next-day appointments are often available depending on associate availability in your city or suburb. Filling out the online booking form early gives you the best chance of securing a quick spot.