Fingerprinting in London: Fast, Mobile, and Globally Accepted with Globeia

If you live in London, you already know how hectic life can be between packed Tube rides, endless paperwork for visas or jobs abroad, and tight deadlines. The last thing you want is to spend hours chasing fingerprinting services that don’t fit into your schedule. For many Londoners applying for U.S. visas, Canadian immigration, overseas work permits, or international licensing, fingerprinting is a mandatory step. 

The problem? Traditional routes often mean long queues at police stations, having to deal with multiple companies for different steps, inconsistent fingerprint quality, and rejected applications that waste both time and money. Many providers are not accredited, so fingerprints may be rejected by authorities like the RCMP or FBI. And even when services exist, they often require traveling across London or juggling multiple appointments.

That’s where Globeia London steps in. We are fully accredited for RCMP and FBI submissions, with physical offices in convenient London locations so you can submit fingerprints efficiently. For those who prefer, we also offer mobile fingerprinting at your home, office, or coworking space. With fast digital applications, correct forms, and error-free submissions, Globeia ensures your fingerprints are accepted by international agencies without hassle.

With Globeia, fingerprinting in London finally matches the city itself: efficient, reliable, and globally recognized. 

London is one of the busiest hubs for global travel, work, and immigration, which means residents often need fingerprints for international clearances. 

The challenge? 

Different countries require different formats, and getting it wrong can mean delays, rejections, or even restarting your application. 

Ink Fingerprinting

Some authorities, like the RCMP in Canada, South Africa, and several Middle Eastern immigration agencies, only accept ink-and-roll fingerprints on paper cards. These prints must be captured neatly and clearly, with rolled impressions of each finger plus flat impressions.

• Common problem in London: Many police stations no longer provide this service, and private providers often lack experience with international standards.

• Globeia’s solution: Our technicians are trained specifically in international card formats, reducing rejection risks and saving you weeks of delays.

Certain agencies now accept live-scan (digital) fingerprints, which are captured electronically. While this is not yet universal, it’s increasingly popular for global licensing and compliance requests.

• Advantage: Cleaner process, no ink, instant capture.
• Globeia’s solution: We offer live-scan fingerprinting for agencies that accept it, while also converting digital prints into official cards (like FD-258 or C-216C) when required.

FBI FD-258 Cards

If you’re applying for a U.S. FBI background check from London, you’ll need fingerprints recorded on FD-258/ FD-1164 cards. These must follow strict FBI formatting: clear rolled prints, flat impressions, and exact card layout.

• Common problem: Applicants often print FD-258 forms at home on the wrong paper size, or their prints are rejected for smudging or poor rolling.
• Globeia’s solution: We provide official FD-258/FD-1164 cards and ensure prints are captured to FBI standards, ready for direct use with the FBI or channelers.

RCMP C-216C Forms

For Canadian immigration, PR, citizenship, or work permits, fingerprints must be recorded on the official C-216C form. This is a certified fingerprint-based check, meaning only fingerprint submissions are accepted - name-based checks won’t work.

• Challenge in the UK: The RCMP does not accept direct submissions from outside Canada. Applicants must go through an RCMP-accredited company in Canada.
• Globeia’s solution: We capture your fingerprints in London, prepare them on the correct C-216C form, and forward them securely to our RCMP-accredited partner in Canada, who then digitizes and submits them directly to the RCMP.

Finding fingerprinting services in London can be stressful, especially when many police stations no longer offer it. Globeia solves this problem with mobile fingerprinting across Greater London, available 7 days a week.

From Camden to Westminster, Greenwich to Wimbledon, our trained technicians travel to your home, office, or another convenient location. Whether you need fingerprints for immigration, visas, licensing, or background checks, we capture them to international standards using ink or digital methods.

With Globeia, you don’t need to worry about travel, queues, or time off work. 

Instead, you get:

• Flexible scheduling: evenings, weekends, or during work hours.
• Professional technicians: experienced in FBI FD-258 and RCMP C-216C forms.
• Accurate results: reducing the risk of rejections or delays.
• End-to-end support: from fingerprint capture to Apostille and police certificate coordination.

Londoners trust Globeia because our mobile service is designed around your lifestyle and schedule.

Why Mobile Fingerprinting is a Game-Changer in London

Instead of hunting for a police station that still does fingerprints or taking time off to travel to a provider across the city, our trained technicians come directly to your home, office, or a location of your choice.

Here’s how it works:

• Book Online in Minutes: Use Globeia’s SmartForm to request your fingerprinting service.
• We Come to You: A trained technician arrives at your scheduled time, equipped with everything needed (ink, cards, live-scan tools where applicable).
• Professional Capture: Fingerprints are taken to international standards, ensuring they meet FBI, RCMP, or other agency requirements.
• Next Steps Handled: We prepare your fingerprint cards, package them properly, and, if required, forward them to the FBI, RCMP-accredited partners in Canada, or assist with Apostille/legalization.

No queues. No travel. No stress. Just compliant fingerprints captured and processed the right way, without disrupting your day.

If you’re moving to the United States for work, study, licensing, or immigration, you’ll likely need an FBI Identity History Summary, also known as an FBI police clearance. The FBI requires fingerprints on the FD-258/FD-1164 fingerprint card, taken to U.S. standards.

Here’s how Globeia helps London applicants:

• Professional FD-258/ FD-1164 completion: Our technicians capture rolled and flat fingerprints correctly on official cards.
• Mobile or in-person options: We come to your location anywhere in London, or arrange an appointment at one of our partner locations.
• Submission support: Once your prints are ready, Globeia prepares your package so it can be submitted directly to the FBI or an FBI-approved channeler.
• Extra services: If your FBI certificate needs to be recognized outside the U.S., we also assist with Apostille or embassy attestation.

With Globeia, you avoid the common pitfalls of smudged prints, incorrect forms, or rejected applications. Instead, you get a smooth, compliant process that meets U.S. standards the first time.

For Canadian permanent residency, work permits, citizenship, or licensing, the RCMP-certified criminal record check is the required standard. This check is based on fingerprints taken on the C-216C form, which must be digitized and submitted through an RCMP-accredited company in Canada.

Globeia bridges this gap for London applicants:

• C-216C fingerprinting: Our trained staff capture your fingerprints accurately on the official RCMP card.
• Direct Canadian submission: We forward your prints to RCMP-accredited partners in Canada for digitization and electronic submission.
• Reduced rejection risks: Our technicians are trained in RCMP standards, ensuring fingerprints are clear, rolled correctly, and accepted.
• Full support package: From fingerprints to Apostille/legalization, we coordinate every step for applicants who need their RCMP clearance recognized internationally.

Without an accredited intermediary, London applicants face delays, rejections, and lost mail issues. Globeia’s integrated service ensures your RCMP process is handled end-to-end, making it far easier to meet Canadian immigration requirements on time. 

Every country has its own fingerprinting requirements - FBI for the U.S., RCMP for Canada, ink cards for South Africa, and beyond. Making the wrong choice can mean wasted time, rejected applications, or missed deadlines.

That’s where Globeia London steps in. Our team helps you select the right form, capture your fingerprints accurately, and prepare your package for smooth acceptance abroad. With mobile fingerprinting across London, you don’t even have to leave your home or office. 

Start your application today with Globeia London and get it right the first time.

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Fingerprinting is now a routine step for lots of people across the capital, not just visa applicants. 

Typical users include:

• International students: applicants to universities such as LSE, Imperial, King’s College and others needing police checks or apostilled documents for exchanges, study abroad, or overseas placements.

• Working professionals: bankers, consultants, teachers, healthcare workers and licence-holders heading to the US, Canada or other jurisdictions that require FD-258 or C-216C fingerprints (for example, people relocating from Canary Wharf or the City).

• Law firms and legal teams: solicitors and immigration lawyers who need fast, accurate fingerprinting and police checks for clients involved in immigration, litigation, or corporate due diligence.

• HR teams and employers: companies onboarding international hires who need multiple background checks, bulk fingerprinting, or priority processing to meet tight start dates.

• Families and individuals relocating: people moving abroad for work, adoption, or long-term residency who need RCMP or FBI clearances, notarised documents and apostilles.

• Professional licensing applicants: e.g., teachers, nurses, financial services professionals requiring agency-specific fingerprint formats for licences or registrations overseas.

Globeia positions its London service around four practical strengths that matter to busy Londoners:

Speed

• Quick start: Globeia SmartForm lets you complete the application in under 5 minutes.
• Fast appointments: most mobile fingerprinting visits take around 15 minutes, so the process fits into a lunch break or between meetings.

Accuracy

AI-enhanced quality checks plus trained technicians means far fewer rejections and resubmissions. Globeia’s platform flags common errors in real time so your prints and forms meet agency standards for the first time.

Full-service, end-to-end

Globeia handles the full workflow: correct form selection (FD-258, C-216C, country cards), professional capture (ink or live-scan), secure submission to the relevant authority or accredited partner, and coordination of apostille/legalisation when required. That avoids split workflows and missed steps.

With mobile coverage across Greater London and a physical office you can visit, Globeia offers unmatched flexibility.

Mobile-first and convenient

Technicians come to your home, workplace or another convenient location anywhere in London - no police-station queues, no wasted travel time. Globeia also offers online tracking so you can monitor progress from your phone.

Extra benefits for organisations

Bulk processing, priority support and secure reporting for law firms, HR teams and relocation agents who need reliable turnaround and audit trails.

Book your mobile fingerprinting appointment in London today and get everything handled in one step.

• Bring valid ID: Passport or driver’s licence is usually required.
• Know your form type: Whether FBI FD-258 or RCMP C-216C, confirm before booking.
• Book mobile service early: Secure a convenient time that works best for you.
• Check compliance: Make sure your prints meet the exact agency requirements.
• Ask about Apostille: If your documents will be used abroad, you may need legalisation.

Fingerprinting no longer needs to be stressful or time-consuming. Whether you need FBI, RCMP, or international fingerprint cards, Globeia brings a reliable and mobile-first solution designed for London’s busy lifestyle. With fast booking, professional technicians, and complete support for police checks and Apostille, your documents are ready for global use without the hassle.