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Bern, Switzerland

Fingerprinting Services in Bern for RCMP, FBI and More with Globeia

Skip the trip to a fingerprinting centre. Globeia comes to your home, workplace or hotel in Bern, from Altstadt and Kirchenfeld to Länggasse and Breitenrain.

We capture fingerprints for FBI, RCMP and other international checks, with processing through our U.S. and Canadian offices. German translation and apostille services can also be arranged, from €125.

Appointment15 to 30 minutes
WhereMobile, we come to you
AccreditedRCMP-accredited, FBI-compliant
Book AppointmentHow it works

Face ID and government ID check at every appointment. A Letter of Identity Verification comes with every completed appointment. Washington, DC office working directly with U.S. federal processes.

Globeia associate talking a client through their fingerprinting appointment
Fingerprinting for every purpose

Need More Than Fingerprinting? Complete Support, Without the Middlemen.

Unlike providers who rely on third-party vendors and intermediaries, Globeia processes every RCMP and FBI submission through our own offices: Globeia Incorporated in Canada, and Globeia Inc. in the USA. No outsourcing. No middleman. No waiting on someone else's timeline. Your fingerprints go directly from collection to our own accredited team for processing.

  1. Step 1Identity check and fingerprinting on FD-258/FD-1164 cardsYour address, Bern
  2. Step 2Secure international transferBern → Washington, DC
  3. Step 3Submission to the FBIGlobeia Washington, DC
  4. Step 4Result received and checkedGlobeia Washington, DC
  5. Step 5U.S. apostilleWashington, DC
  6. Step 6Certified translation and deliveryBack to you in Bern
Option A · Fingerprints only

We do Step 1. Steps 2 to 6 are yours.

We take your prints on the right card, verify your identity and issue a Letter of Identity Verification. Then you manage the rest across two countries.

  • ✕You find a courier and ship the original card abroad
  • ✕You submit to the authority, on its form, in its sequence
  • ✕You arrange the apostille in the issuing country and ship again
  • ✕You find a certified translator the cantonal migration office will accept
  • ✕One miss at any authority sends the file back to Step 1

Fine if your employer or lawyer is handling the rest. Most people are not in that position.

RecommendedOption B · Full Package with Globeia

We do all six steps. You attend one appointment.

Step 1 at your home or office in Bern. Steps 2 to 5 in our own office in the issuing country. Step 6 back to you in Bern. Same team, same file, no third parties.

  • ✓Card checked before it ships, so it is not rejected later
  • ✓Submitted by our own accredited office, from inside the country
  • ✓Apostille and certified translation ordered by us, in the right order
  • ✓Every step visible in your portal, one reference, one invoice
  • ✓10 years of doing exactly this. You get it right the first time.
Choose the Full Package
30,000+Clients served
4.9/5Google rating
98%Accuracy rate
95%First-time acceptance rate
92%Faster results
10+ YrsExperience
The authorities set the clock. You control only when Step 1 happens.

Book your visit now and the remaining steps start the same week.

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RCMP Accreditation & Processing Disclaimer

RCMP accreditation is held by Globeia Incorporated in Toronto, Canada. Globeia in Bern is not RCMP-accredited, and Globeia is not endorsed by the RCMP, FBI or FINRA. RCMP electronic submission is handled through the appropriate Canadian processing route; claims of direct RCMP digital submission from Switzerland should be treated with caution. All Criminal Record Checks, FBI Identity History Summaries and regulatory results are issued by the respective authority, not Globeia.

One clearance, two ways to get it

Meet Matthias. He lives in Bern and needs an FBI Background Check for his cantonal licence to practise as a physiotherapist.

Matthias starts with a simple task: getting his fingerprints taken in Bern. The challenge is making sure the right form, submission and document steps follow. Here is how the process differs when he handles each stage himself and when Globeia coordinates it.

On his own

Fingerprinted in Bern, posted twice, refused once

  1. Week 1
    A rushed print by the station

    Nobody checks the impressions before the card is sealed and sent to the U.S.

  2. Week 5
    Faint prints, card returned

    Several prints are too faint to classify. Matthias books a second appointment and waits again.

  3. Week 11
    Returned without the required apostille.

    His licensing application requires an apostille. He has to arrange the authentication step and send the original document again.

  4. Week 15
    A translation is still required.

    His licensing application requires a certified translation, so Matthias has to arrange another document step.

  5. Week 18
    Licence finally granted.

    Multiple providers, separate document steps and repeated follow-ups push his clinic start date back by several months.

With Globeia

His Bern file, from fingerprints to German translation

  1. Day 1
    Fingerprints taken at home in Breitenrain.

    Passport checked, every impression reviewed, and the Letter of Identity Verification issued at his table.

  2. Week 1
    U.S. processing takes over

    Globeia's U.S. team coordinates the FBI submission. Matthias can follow the service status through Globeia SmartPortal.

  3. After the FBI result
    Authentication arranged if required.

    The result is checked, and any required apostille or authentication step can be coordinated.

  4. Next stage
    Documents prepared for licensing.

    Any additional document requirements for Matthias's licensing application are coordinated as needed.

  5. Week 7
    His licence file is ready

    Matthias has the required FBI documents without having to coordinate each stage with separate providers.

Do it the Globeia way
99%Of Globeia full-service clearances accepted first time over the last 5 years
1 in 4Of our clients started on their own, hit a problem, and switched to Globeia mid-way
6 to 8 weeksTypical time saved versus managing the steps yourself
1Invoice, reference number and point of contact, start to finish
Pricing

Clear Starting Prices for Every Package

Every Bern appointment is a mobile visit. Your final price depends on the package and your destination country, and you see the full total before you pay. Government fees are passed through at cost.

Most chosen
Full service

FBI Background Check, Apostille, Translation

From€205
  • ✓All six steps, fingerprints to delivery
  • ✓FD-258 prints and FBI submission
  • ✓U.S. apostille and certified translation
Start FBI full service
Most chosen
Full service

RCMP Criminal Record Check, Apostille, Translation

From€200
  • ✓All six steps, fingerprints to delivery
  • ✓C-216C prints and RCMP-accredited submission
  • ✓Canadian apostille and certified translation
Start RCMP full service
Full service

Other police clearances

From€125
  • ✓Prints on your country's form
  • ✓Full process: submission, results and apostille through our vetted partner network
  • ✓Quote confirmed for your country before payment
Tell us your country
Step 1 only

Fingerprinting only

From€125
  • ✓Prints on the card your authority requires
  • ✓Face ID check and Letter of Identity Verification
  • ✕Courier, submission, apostille and translation are yours to handle
Book fingerprints only
Not sure which package you need?

Tell us your visa or purpose and we will point you to the right one in a few minutes. No charge, no obligation.

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Mobile visits cost extra, depending on your location. RCMP applications also carry a federal fee payable to the Receiver General of Canada, which we pass through at cost.

Get started

Start your police clearance today

Answer a few questions through Globeia SmartPortal, choose your fingerprinting appointment and pay securely online. From there, our team coordinates the process while you track your application, updates and documents in real time from your SmartPortal account.

Book and start now

One booking. We handle the rest.

  1. 1Answer a few questions about your clearance and where in Bern you would like us to come
  2. 2Pick a time that suits you, at your home, your office or a place you choose
  3. 3Pay securely by card and receive your confirmation, your associate's details and tracking
Start Full Package →I have questions first
✓Face ID verified✓Letter of Identity Verification✓Full total shown before payment
Your Globeia SmartPortal

One secure place to follow your file from fingerprinting to delivery.

SOC 1SOC 2GDPR compliant

Your identity data and documents are handled on a platform audited to SOC 1 and SOC 2 standards.

  • ✓Live status of every one of the six steps, with courier tracking and authority updates
  • ✓Your entire journey in one place: appointment, cards, submissions, results, apostille and translation
  • ✓Add services anytime: order another clearance, apostille, certified copy or other eligible services without starting over.
  • ✓Your documents, always accessible: securely stored in your account and available to download when you need them.
Not sure yet?

Schedule a free 15-minute call

Tell us which clearances you need and what you want to discuss, and pick a time. We will confirm the right package before you book.

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Which police clearances do you need?

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Verified identity

Every Completed Appointment Comes With a Letter of Identity Verification

We check your face and your ID before we take a single print. Because the appointment happens at your address rather than in an office, the letter matters even more: it lets any authority confirm who was fingerprinted, by whom, and where and when it happened.

  • FaceId Verified

    Confirms that your identity was verified before your fingerprints were collected by a trained Globeia Fingerprinting Officer.

  • Fingerprints Professionally Collected

    Confirms that your fingerprints were captured following Globeia's fingerprinting and identity verification procedures.

  • Unique Encrypted QR Code

    Every letter carries a unique encrypted QR code for secure verification of the document.

  • Built for Verification

    The letter provides an additional layer of transparency for organisations reviewing your fingerprinting documentation, including employers, licensing authorities and other authorised recipients.

✓Identity Verified✓Encrypted QR Code✓Every Appointment
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The Letter of Identity Verification is issued by Globeia and is not issued by, endorsed by, or affiliated with any government authority.

Sample copy for illustration. Real letters carry a unique reference and an encrypted QR code.
Beyond the FBI and RCMP

Fingerprinting Services in Bern for Police Clearances Worldwide

The same appointment in Bern, at home in Kirchenfeld or at your desk near the Bundeshaus, can also cover clearances for Hong Kong, India or South Africa, as well as FINRA and professional licensing. We take your prints on the card or in the format the receiving authority requires.

  • Police clearance
    USA · FBIIdentity History Summary, full six-step service. Form FD-258 or FD-1164
  • Police clearance
    Canada · RCMPCriminal Record Check, full six-step service. Form C-216C
  • Police clearance
    South AfricaPolice clearance certificate
  • Police clearance
    SingaporeCertificate of Clearance
  • Police clearance
    Hong KongCertificate of No Criminal Conviction
  • Police clearance
    AustraliaNational Police Check
  • Licensing
    FINRASecurities registration fingerprint cards
  • Police clearance
    IndiaPolice Clearance Certificate
  • Police clearance
    New ZealandCriminal record check
  • Police clearance
    United Arab EmiratesGood conduct certificate
  • Police clearance
    QatarPolice clearance certificate
  • Police clearance
    KuwaitPolice clearance certificate
  • Police clearance
    Saudi ArabiaPolice clearance certificate
  • Police clearance
    OmanPolice clearance certificate
  • Police clearance
    BahrainGood conduct certificate
  • Police clearance
    JapanCertificate of criminal record
  • Licensing
    NFA and CFTCFutures and derivatives registration
  • Licensing
    Professional licensingNursing, teaching, finance and more

Don't see your country? We take prints for most national police clearances. Tell us your country and we will confirm the route and price. Globeia supplies the FD-258, FD-1164 and C-216C forms; for other countries, bring the fingerprint form your authority issued.

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Client feedback

What Our Clients Say

A selection of reviews of Globeia from our Google Business Profile, shown as they were written.

  • ★★★★★
    “I had such an amazing experience with Globeia! I am a Canadian Citizen who needed to obtain my police check as a requirement for my Australian Visa. Globeia's website is clear and straightforward which really made things so easy for me. To add on, their support team is amazing! They happily assisted me through all my confusions!”
    Shanna LenGoogle review
  • ★★★★★
    “Greatly appreciate the service provided. Easy instructions given. Highly Recommended for fingerprinting services.”
    Rajesh kannaGoogle review
  • ★★★★★
    “I used Globeia for RCMP, aposilled, translation services to send to Portugal. They were helpful, fast and kept me updated with each process. The fee they charge might be a more expensive than alternative options but you get the service and quality you pay for. Very happy with the speed as well in getting the documents certified. it came sooner than expected.”
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Apostille and legalisation, from the U.S., Canada and beyond

Birth and marriage certificates, diplomas, police reports, powers of attorney and company documents. We get documents apostilled or legalised for use in any country, without you travelling.

  • U.S. documents

    Our office is in Washington, DC, the capital, so federal apostilles and embassy legalisations are handled in person. State-issued documents are routed to the right Secretary of State.

  • Canadian documents

    Globeia Incorporated obtains apostilles from Global Affairs Canada or the competent provincial authority, and authentication and legalisation where an apostille does not apply.

  • Documents from other countries

    We also arrange apostilles from other countries through our partner network. Tell us the country and the document, and we will confirm the route, timing and price.

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For professionals

Partner with Globeia in Bern

In Bern, we support healthcare employers, professional licensing teams, international organisations and companies handling cross-border background checks. Mobile fingerprinting makes it easier to arrange appointments for individuals or several employees at the same location.

  • +On-site bulk fingerprinting for teams and onboarding
  • +Apostille and legalisation through the relevant authority
  • +Certified German translation by a recognised certified translator
  • +One tracked file per client, from appointment to delivery
Talk to us about a partnership
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We come to you

Mobile fingerprinting across Bern

Your fingerprinting appointment does not have to interrupt your workday. A Globeia associate can meet you at home in Kirchenfeld, at your workplace in Wankdorf or at a hotel in Bern's Old Town. Choose a location that fits your schedule, and complete your fingerprinting without travelling to a separate centre.

A Globeia associate taking a client's fingerprints at a table in the client's home
At your home

Complete privacy, no travel, no waiting room

Our associate arrives at the agreed time, presents Globeia identification, and completes the identity check and fingerprints at your table in 15 to 30 minutes. You are welcome to have a family member present.

Book a home visit
At your office, or a place you choose

Your workplace, a hotel lobby or a café

If you would rather not receive a visitor at home, name any convenient location in Bern and we will meet you there. Same appointment, same identity checks, same Letter of Identity Verification.

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What to have ready

Two forms of ID

Two forms of ID, at least one government-issued with photo and signature. For countries other than the USA and Canada, have the fingerprint form your authority issued. Allow 15 to 30 minutes and a clean table by a window or good light.

Coverage

Areas we cover

We serve clients across Bern, including Altstadt, Mattenhof, Bümpliz and Bethlehem, with appointments also available in Köniz, Muri, Ostermundigen and Ittigen. Thun, Biel/Bienne and Fribourg can be covered by arrangement. Not sure if we reach your area? Contact us and we can confirm.

  • Altstadt
  • Kirchenfeld
  • Länggasse
  • Breitenrain
  • Lorraine
  • Mattenhof
  • Wankdorf
  • Bümpliz
  • Elfenau
  • Weissenbühl
  • Muri bei Bern
  • Köniz
  • Brunnadern
  • Bethlehem
  • Holligen
  • Ostermundigen
  • Ittigen
  • Wabern
  • Thun (by arrangement)
  • Biel/Bienne (by arrangement)
  • Fribourg (by arrangement)
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions about Fingerprinting Services in Bern

These are the questions we hear most often from clients in Bern. If yours is not here, schedule a quick call and we will answer it.

Who we serve

Who uses Globeia in Bern

People in Bern may need fingerprints for a U.S. background check, RCMP Criminal Record Check, FINRA registration, professional licensing or a police clearance from another country. Globeia adapts the appointment to the fingerprint card and requirements of the receiving authority.

  • FBI Background Checks

    Fingerprinting on the required FBI card for U.S. background checks, including applications handled from Switzerland.

  • RCMP Criminal Record Checks

    Fingerprint collection for Canadian checks, using the C-216C card when required for an RCMP submission.

  • FINRA fingerprinting

    Fingerprint cards for financial professionals completing U.S. registration requirements from Bern.

  • Professional licensing

    Fingerprinting for doctors, physiotherapists, nurses and other professionals whose licensing process requires an overseas background check.

  • International police clearances

    Fingerprinting for police checks requested by countries outside the U.S. and Canada, using the required card or format.

  • Multiple applications

    Need more than one clearance? Separate fingerprint cards can be prepared during the same appointment when your applications require them.

Ready when you are

Book one appointment. We handle the other five steps.

Choose a time and an address in Bern. We take your prints and handle the FBI Background Check or the RCMP Criminal Record Check, the apostille and the certified German translation, so your cantonal licence or next posting is not delayed.

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