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Geneva, Switzerland

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

When you need fingerprints for an overseas police clearance, Globeia brings the appointment to you in Geneva. Meet a certified associate at home in Champel, at your office near Place des Nations or at a hotel in Pâquis.

We support FBI, RCMP and other national clearance requirements, with U.S. and Canadian processing and certified French translation available, from CHF 180.

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.

A Globeia associate guiding a client's finger onto a fingerprint card
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, Geneva
  2. Step 2Secure international transferGeneva → 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 Geneva
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 Geneva. Steps 2 to 5 in our own office in the issuing country. Step 6 back to you in Geneva. 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 Geneva 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 Audrey. She lives in Geneva and needs FINRA fingerprinting for her registration with a U.S. financial firm

Audrey is a composite of the clients we meet every week. Her new role requires fingerprints in the correct format, but she is completing the process from Switzerland. Here is the difference between arranging each step herself and having Globeia coordinate the fingerprinting.

On her own

The wrong fingerprint route, a delayed FINRA file

  1. Week 1
    Booked the nearest provider.

    Audrey finds a local fingerprint service in Geneva and assumes its standard card will work for her U.S. registration.

  2. Week 3
    Wrong card for FINRA.

    Her fingerprints are taken on the wrong form. Her sponsoring firm cannot use the card for her FINRA filing.

  3. Week 5
    Back for another appointment.

    Audrey needs new fingerprints on the required FINRA card and has to rearrange her work schedule.

  4. Week 7
    Compliance asks for a correction

    Her firm reviews the new submission and asks her to fix missing information before it can move forward.

  5. Week 9
    Registration pushed back.

    Multiple appointments and corrections delay the compliance process and her planned start date.

With Globeia

One Geneva appointment, her FINRA file on track

  1. Day 1
    Fingerprints taken at home in Champel.

    Our associate verifies her identity and captures Audrey's fingerprints on the required FINRA card.

  2. Same appointment
    Every impression checked.

    The fingerprints and card details are reviewed before the associate leaves.

  3. After fingerprinting
    Card ready for submission.

    Audrey receives the completed fingerprint card for the next stage of her FINRA registration.

  4. Submission stage
    Sent through the required route.

    Audrey or her sponsoring firm submits the completed card according to the firm's FINRA requirements.

  5. Final stage
    Ready for compliance review.

    Her fingerprint requirement is completed without another trip to a fingerprinting provider.

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 Geneva 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

FromCHF 255
  • ✓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

FromCHF 270
  • ✓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

FromCHF 180
  • ✓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

FromCHF 180
  • ✓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.

Schedule a call

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 Geneva 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?

Ready to go already? Book and start now.

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 Geneva for Police Clearances Worldwide

The same appointment in Geneva, in Eaux-Vives or at your office in Sécheron, can also cover clearances for the United Arab Emirates, Qatar or Singapore, as well as FINRA and professional licensing. We take your prints on the card or in the format each 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.

  • ★★★★★
    “Great service, I walked in and they were very helpful with ink finger printing needed for my job (US requirement)”
    JonGoogle review
  • ★★★★★
    “I had a great experience with Globeia! I’m currently living in Australia and needed help obtaining my Canadian police check. Even from overseas, their team made the process smooth and stress-free. They were responsive, professional, and kept me updated every step of the way. I received my document quickly and without any issues. I highly recommend Globeia to anyone who needs assistance with background checks, especially if you’re applying from abroad. Thank you, Globeia!”
    Ana Paula OliveiraGoogle review
  • ★★★★★
    “This is the second time I have used services at Globeia and would highly recommend their services. Their price is highly competitive and their services are extremely efficient and quick. Their staff are also knowledgeable and kind.”
    Maria MartinezGoogle review
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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 Geneva

In Geneva, we work with relocation firms, immigration lawyers, HR teams at international organisations, NGOs and trading houses, and international schools. We support their clients with international fingerprinting and related clearance requirements, with French translation available where needed.

  • +On-site bulk fingerprinting for teams and onboarding
  • +Apostille and legalisation through the relevant authority
  • +Certified French translation by a recognised 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 Geneva

At rush hour, crossing Geneva over the Pont du Mont-Blanc or past Cornavin can take longer than the appointment itself. The associate comes to your flat in Plainpalais, your office near the Place des Nations or a hotel lobby on the quai. You give the address and the time when you book.

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 Geneva 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 cover every quarter of Geneva and the surrounding communes, from the Pâquis and Plainpalais to Carouge, Cologny and Meyrin. Nyon and Coppet, across the cantonal border in Vaud, are covered by arrangement. If your area is not listed, please ask. We most likely cover it.

  • Eaux-Vives
  • Pâquis
  • Plainpalais
  • Carouge
  • Champel
  • Vieille-Ville
  • Servette
  • Petit-Saconnex
  • Cologny
  • Grand-Saconnex
  • Chêne-Bougeries
  • Lancy
  • Sécheron
  • Vernier
  • Meyrin
  • Onex
  • Versoix
  • Plan-les-Ouates
  • Thônex
  • Nyon (by arrangement)
  • Coppet (by arrangement)
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions about Fingerprinting Services in Geneva

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

Who we serve

Who uses Globeia in Geneva

In Geneva, a police clearance is usually needed for a Swiss permit, a role with an international organisation, or a move to the next posting. Every client receives the same visit and one tracked file.

  • Americans and Canadians in Switzerland

    Prints for the FBI Background Check or the RCMP Criminal Record Check, taken at your address in Geneva.

  • International Geneva staff

    Clearances for new posts and moves, with prints taken near the Place des Nations.

  • NGO and humanitarian workers

    Checks for field postings, with apostille and French translation where needed.

  • Trading and banking staff

    FINRA fingerprints and employer checks, at your desk near the Rue du Rhône.

  • Permit applicants

    Home-country clearances for B and L permit files, ready for the OCPM.

  • Families between postings

    Everyone fingerprinted in one home visit, before the next move.

Ready when you are

Book one appointment. We handle the other five steps.

Give us an address in Geneva and a time. We take your prints, then handle the RCMP Criminal Record Check or the FBI Background Check, the apostille and any certified French translation, so your permit or next posting is ready.

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