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Globeia Bern - Digital Background Check & Fingerprinting Services for FBI, RCMP and More

Globeia Bern brings international fingerprinting, digital background check coordination, certified translations, and document support together through one streamlined platform. Whether you need fingerprinting for Canada, the USA, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Japan, or other international destinations for immigration, employment, professional licensing, visas, or Criminal Record Check requirements, our trained associates collect your fingerprints at a location convenient to you using the correct country-specific fingerprint cards.

For applications requiring RCMP Criminal Record Checks or FBI Identity History Summaries, Globeia also coordinates the submission process through its own international offices- Globeia Incorporated, our RCMP-accredited office in Canada, and Globeia Inc. in the USA. Combined with online booking, Face ID verification, SmartPortal tracking, and one dedicated point of contact, Globeia provides Bern residents with a faster, more transparent way to manage international fingerprinting and cross-border documentation without dealing with multiple providers.

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• Who Uses Globeia’s Fingerprinting Services in Bern? •

Globeia Bern serves a wide range of clients across the canton- if any of the following applies to you, we can help:

Applying for a visa or immigration to the USA, Canada, or another country? You will likely need an FBI Identity History Summary or RCMP Criminal Record Check. Globeia collects fingerprints on the correct official cards and coordinates submission through our USA and Canadian offices.

A doctor, lawyer, pharmacist, or finance professional seeking a foreign license? Fingerprint-based criminal record checks are mandatory for most regulated professions abroad. Globeia handles the collection and submission so you can focus on your application.

An HR team or legal firm managing background checks for employees or clients? Globeia coordinates bulk and corporate fingerprinting sessions at your Bern office- no travel, no disruption to operations.

A foreign national in Bern needing a criminal record check from your home country? Whether you need an FBI background check, RCMP criminal record check, or another international check, Globeia brings the correct forms to your location.

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International Fingerprinting in Bern

Fully mobile fingerprinting services are available across Bern and surrounding regions for residents, professionals, corporate, and legal clients.

Trained associates familiar with international standards conduct on-the-spot quality checks to maintain fingerprint accuracy and precision.

Fingerprints captured on country-specific official fingerprint cards using internationally approved methods.

An exclusive Letter of Identity Verification is issued after every appointment that proves your prints were collected professionally under strict security protocols.

FBI Background Check in Bern

Your fingerprints are rolled on official, FBI-compliant cards: FD-258 or FD-1164.

Completed physical cards are couriered safely to Globeia Inc. in the United States, where our team submits them to the FBI on your behalf.

The FBI verifies your fingerprint impressions against the national criminal database to issue your official Identity History Summary.

The usual turnaround time is 1-3 days for US-citizens, and 2-3 weeks for non-US citizens (excluding international mailing time).

RCMP Criminal Record Checks from Bern

Fingerprints are captured strictly using black ink on the official C216C or equivalent fingerprint cards.

Cards are couriered to Globeia Incorporated in Toronto, RCMP-accredited Canadian office, where they are digitized and submitted to the RCMP.

RCMP conducts the verification of your digital fingerprints against the National Repository of Criminal Records.

Criminal record checks are processed by the RCMP in around 3-120 days, excluding additional mailing time.

Complete Document Package: Apostille, Legalization & Translation

Globeia coordinates apostille requests for documents being submitted to countries that are members of the Hague Apostille Convention.

For countries that do not accept a standard apostille, we submit embassy legalization requests directly to the relevant embassy or consulate for you.

Certified translations are available in German, French, Italian, and more than 50 other languages through authorized translation professionals.

We process and translate criminal record checks, birth and marriage certificates, diplomas, degrees, and other official documents.

The services can be arranged independently or combined with your fingerprinting appointment.

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 Globeia Bern Mobile Fingerprinting Works

The Process

Step 1

Step 1: Book an Appointment via SmartPortal

Fill out the online application on Globeia's SmartPortal. Select your required service, upload your identity proofs, and choose the suitable date and time for your appointment. Complete the secure digital face ID verification to confirm your booking.

Step 2

Step 2: Get Fingerprinted at Your Convenience

A trained associate comes directly to your chosen location in Bern with all necessary materials and official fingerprint cards. Your prints are rolled with precision using high-quality black ink.

Step 3

Step 3: Instant Quality Check of Fingerprints

The associate reviews the captured prints on the spot. This immediate quality assurance check ensures every ridge and detail is perfectly clear, eliminating the risk of errors.

Step 4

Step 4: Secure Submission to Globeia Offices

Your completed fingerprint cards are securely couriered to the relevant Globeia office based on your requirement- Globeia Inc. in the USA for FBI submissions and Globeia Incorporated in Toronto for RCMP submissions, where they are digitized and electronically submitted to the RCMP CCRTIS. You can track every stage through the Globeia SmartPortal.

Step 5

Step 5: Status Updates and Tracking

Monitor your application's progress through a dedicated dashboard and receive timely notifications as your fingerprints are received, processed, and submitted to the relevant authority.

Step 6

Step 6: Delivery of Results in Bern

Once the background check is completed by the authorities, your official, certified results are delivered directly back to you in Bern. You can choose to have them delivered by email, secure courier, or directly to the requesting third party.

Disclaimer: Processing times for background checks and criminal record checks are determined entirely by the relevant issuing authority, the FBI, RCMP, or otherwise. Globeia has no control over how long an authority takes to process a submission once fingerprints have been received.

Areas We Cover in Bern and Beyond

No matter where you are situated in Bern or the surrounding canton, Globeia removes the need of travelling for international fingerprinting and document needs. Our mobile fingerprinting associates can reach international professionals, corporate teams, and residential neighborhoods directly! Globeia Bern is currently operating in these locations:

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International applications always move with strict deadlines. Whether you're preparing for a visa application, citizenship, work or study permits, fingerprint submission to generate criminal record checks will be mandatory. If fingerprinting is the next step in your application, Globeia can help you complete it without interrupting your workday or travel plans.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Appointments are available within 1 to 3 business days across Bern and the surrounding canton. Book online through Globeia's SmartPortal, choose your preferred date, time, and location, and a trained associate comes to you. Same-week appointments are often available depending on availability.

Once your appointment is complete, your fingerprint cards for RCMP criminal record checks go to Globeia Incorporated in Toronto, where they are digitized and submitted to RCMP CCRTIS. For FBI background checks, cards go to Globeia Inc. in the USA for processing and submission to the FBI. You can track every stage through the Globeia SmartPortal.

Our trained associates carry official, FBI-compliant FD-258 and FD-1164 cards. Your fingerprint impressions will be precisely rolled using the ink-and-roll method with a back ink, as required by US federal authorities.

Globeia's trained associate visits your location in Bern and collects ink fingerprints on the official C-216C form. Completed forms are mailed to Globeia Incorporated in Toronto, which holds RCMP accreditation and submits fingerprints electronically to RCMP CCRTIS. The RCMP criminal record check is issued directly by the RCMP and processing ranges from 3 to 120 days, determined entirely by the RCMP. Mailing time from Bern to Toronto is additional.

While many people go to Kantonspolizei Bern, Globeia provides a convenient mobile alternative that removes the need to travel or wait for appointments.

You must have two original government-issued IDs on hand to show our associate during your in-person mobile appointment so they can verify your identity.

Yes. Globeia regularly works with multi-national corporations, legal firms, and HR departments in Bern. We can arrange group bookings at your corporate office so your entire teams get fingerprinting and document support without major interruptions to their days.

It's best to book as soon as you know fingerprinting will be required. This leaves enough time for fingerprint collection, international shipping, processing by relevant agencies, and document delivery.

Yes. Globeia handles FBI fingerprinting for Bern and Switzerland-based applicants requiring an FBI Identity History Summary for a US visa, green card, or immigration application. We collect your prints on official FD-258 or FD-1164 cards and submit them directly to the FBI through our US office.

Processing times are determined entirely by the FBI. Timelines range from 1 to 3 days for US citizens and 2 to 3 weeks for non-US citizens, though these may vary based on application volume and individual circumstances. International courier time from Bern to the USA is additional and should be factored into your overall timeline.

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• Partnership •

Become a Globeia Partner in Bern

At Globeia, we don't just serve individuals. We're the trusted fingerprinting partner for businesses and professionals across Bern.

If you are an immigration consultant, HR team, or legal firm in Bern regularly arranging fingerprinting for clients or employees, Globeia removes the coordination burden entirely. One call sets up everything- collection, submission routing, and status updates, so you can focus on your clients, not the logistics.

✔ Flexible Appointment Booking: Schedule sessions around your client's availability, including group bookings for teams or bulk applicants.

✔ No In-House Setup Needed: You don’t need to invest in equipment, training, or staffing. Our team of trained associates handle the full fingerprinting process end to end.

✔ One Reliable Point of Contact: No need to reach out to multiple providers, you work with one partner who coordinates all processes in a single workflow.

✔ Real-Time Submission Tracking: Monitor every fingerprint submission through our secure SmartPortal, so you and your clients always know exactly where things stand.

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