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Globeia Bogotá: Digital Background Check and Fingerprinting Services For FBI , RCMP & More

Fingerprinting Built for Global Applications

International fingerprinting isn't one-size-fits-all. Every country has its own fingerprint cards, submission process, documentation requirements, and compliance standards. Globeia Bogotá is built around that reality - providing professional fingerprinting for Canada, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Japan, and many other international destinations through one sleek digital experience.

Beyond fingerprint collection, Globeia helps simplify everything that follows. RCMP Criminal Record Check applications are coordinated through Globeia Incorporated, our RCMP-accredited office in Canada, while FBI Identity History Summary requests are coordinated through Globeia Inc. in the USA. Combined with online booking, Face ID verification, SmartPortal tracking, certified translations, apostille support, and document authentication, Bogotá residents get one trusted partner from appointment to final delivery.

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• Who Needs Our Fingerprinting Services in Bogotá •

Visa and Immigration Applicants: Bogotá residents applying for visa and residency categories abroad are required to submit a fingerprint-based criminal record check.

International Job Seekers: Global employers require a fingerprint-verified federal background check rather than a basic local Criminal Record Check for employee background and security verification.

Students Applying Abroad: Many international student visa protocols require a formal fingerprint-based criminal record check as part of the student visa application.

Foreign Nationals in Colombia: Foreign residents pursuing permanent residency, migrant visas, or Colombian citizenship may be asked to provide official criminal record checks from their home country, supported by fingerprint submissions.

Legal and Corporate Clients: Corporate and legal entities require fingerprinting services in Bogotá for cross-border transactions and civil matters, such as multi-country adoption, company expansion, establishing branches overseas, etc.

Professionals Needing International Licensing: Teachers, nurses, healthcare workers, engineers, lawyers, and other professionals need fingerprint-based background checks when applying for licenses or registrations abroad.

What Globeia Bogotá Offers

RCMP Criminal Record Checks (Canada)

Ink fingerprints taken on official C-216C cards or equivalent.

Completed fingerprint cards couriered to Globeia Incorporated in Toronto, Canada, for digitization and electronic submission to the RCMP CCRTIS.

Fingerprints verified independently by the RCMP against Canada's National Repository of Criminal Records.

Processing can take anywhere from 3 to 120 days, plus additional mailing time, as determined entirely by the RCMP.

FBI Background Checks (USA)

Fingerprints rolled on FD-258/FD-1164 cards in accordance with FBI requirements.

Physical fingerprint cards couriered to Globeia Inc. in the USA, from where they are processed and submitted to the FBI on your behalf.

The FBI independently verifies fingerprints against its national criminal records database and issues the official Identity History Summary.

The turnaround time is typically 1–3 days for U.S. citizens and 2–3 weeks for non-U.S. citizens, depending on the FBI's verification requirements and individual circumstances.

Doorstep Fingerprinting

We travel to your home, office, or hotel anywhere in Bogotá.

Available for individuals, groups, and corporate bulk sessions.

Fingerprinting completed by trained associates using internationally accepted ink-and-roll methods.

Prints rolled on standard, authority-approved fingerprint cards for each country.

Every finger impression is reviewed on the spot to help ensure clarity and completeness before the associate leaves your location.

On-site physical identity verification done using two government-issued IDs, guaranteeing the legitimacy of the fingerprint session.

Assistance with fingerprinting and criminal record check requirements for Canada, the USA, Australia, Hong Kong, South Africa, and many other countries.

Apostille, Legalization, and Translation Package

Apostille support for documents destined for Hague Convention member countries.

Legalization processing through the relevant embassy or consular channels for non-Hague countries.

Certified translation into English, Spanish, and 50+ other required languages arranged through sworn translators.

Covers all personal documents, including birth certificates, marriage certificates, diplomas, criminal records, and more.

Guidance provided on which authentication process applies to your destination country.

Combine fingerprinting, apostille, and translation services into one convenient package, or request any service separately.

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 Fingerprinting Works with Globeia Bogotá

The Process

Step 1

Step 1: Book Your Appointment Online

Complete your application through the SmartPortal and schedule a fingerprinting appointment at a time and location that suits you. Before confirmation, we’ll verify your identity quickly and securely through digital face ID verification. Keep two valid government-issued IDs and their photocopies handy for in-person verification by associates.

Step 2

Step 2: Fingerprint Capture At Your Convenience

Our trained associates will travel to your chosen location and capture your rolled and flat impressions using high-quality ink. We provide the exact required fingerprint cards, including official FD-258/FD-1164 forms for FBI background checks, C-216C forms for RCMP criminal record checks, and international equivalents. So you don't need to source anything yourself.

Step 3

Step 3: Immediate Quality Assurance Review

Before your cards are finalized, our associates conduct a thorough quality check right there with you. Each card is inspected for ridge clarity and detail. If a reprint is needed, it's done immediately within the same appointment.

Step 4

Step 4: Submission Coordination to the Right Authorities

Your completed fingerprint cards are securely packaged and couriered to the appropriate processing offices:

Globeia Incorporated in Toronto, Canada, for digitization and electronic submission to the RCMP’s CCRTIS.

Globeia Inc. in the USA for processing and direct submission to the FBI CJIS.

From there, each submission is independently reviewed by the issuing authority against the relevant national criminal database.

Step 5

Step 5: Receive Official Results

Once processed and verified by the issuing authority, your results are delivered your way. Choose from email delivery of PDF documents, or doorstep delivery via secure courier for applications requiring original hard copies. You can monitor everything using the live-tracking dashboard of Globeia’s SmartPortal.

Disclaimer: All criminal record check processing times are determined solely by the issuing authority. These can vary based on factors such as application volume, identity verification requirements, government backlogs, mailing delays, and other circumstances beyond Globeia's control.

Coverage Across Bogotá and Surrounding Areas

Many of Bogotá's international professionals, expatriates, students, and business owners require fingerprinting as part of global mobility and compliance requirements. Globeia offers mobile fingerprinting in Bogotá and surrounding municipalities, bringing professional ink fingerprinting services directly to your preferred location.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

For RCMP criminal record checks required by Canadian immigration authorities, ink fingerprints on official C-216C cards are required, especially outside Canada. A local Criminal Record Check from Colombia is a separate document and does not substitute for an RCMP criminal record check.

Globeia associates conduct a quality check on every card immediately after printing. If a reprint is needed, it is done on the spot within the same appointment. While no provider can guarantee acceptance by a government authority, our same-session quality check can reduce the risk of rejection.

Your identity is verified in person using two government-issued IDs before fingerprinting begins. Your fingerprint cards are securely packaged and couriered directly to the processing offices in Canada or the USA. Globeia does not retain or share your biometric data beyond what is required for submission.

Once your cards are couriered to the relevant Globeia office, they are processed and submitted to the appropriate authority, either the RCMP in Canada or the FBI in the USA. From that point, the authority independently verifies your prints against their national criminal database. Once results are ready, you receive them through Globeia, by email as a PDF or by courier, as per your convenience.

Yes, we can help non-citizens. We roll your fingerprints on the compliant forms and submit them directly to the FBI through our office in the USA. The processing time for non-United States citizens usually takes between two to three weeks, depending on the specific verification requirements of the FBI.

No, you do not need to get any materials yourself. Our mobile associates bring all necessary authority-approved stock to your appointment.

You should confirm the exact fingerprint requirements with the requesting authority. Once you know the country and application type, the appropriate fingerprint cards and submission process can be arranged.

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Have questions or need support? Our team is here to guide you through secure, reliable background checks—anywhere in the world.

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Partner With Globeia Bogotá

When your business depends on people being cleared, credentialed, and ready to move, fingerprinting can't be a last-minute problem. Globeia Bogotá works with organizations as a reliable, repeatable service partner, offering flexible scheduling, accurate prints, and formats accepted by authorities worldwide.

✔ Corporate HR and Legal Compliance Teams: Schedule on-site bulk fingerprinting sessions for new hires, expatriates, and international transfers.

✔ Immigration Consultants: Fingerprint cards prepared for the exact requirements of USA, Canadian, and other international immigration authorities.

✔ Relocation Agencies: We work directly with your team to coordinate and complete prints smoothly at any stage of the move.

✔ Staffing and Recruiting Firms: Clear top candidates faster with on-demand and flexible fingerprinting for background checks.

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