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Zurich, Switzerland

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

Need fingerprinting services in Zurich for an overseas police clearance? Globeia comes to your home in Seefeld, office in Enge or hotel near Hauptbahnhof.

Your prints can be prepared for FBI, RCMP and other country-specific checks, with processing through our U.S. and Canadian offices. Apostille and certified German translation can also be arranged, 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.

Globeia associate taking a client's fingerprints on 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, Zurich
  2. Step 2Secure international transferZurich → 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 Zurich
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 Zurich. Steps 2 to 5 in our own office in the issuing country. Step 6 back to you in Zurich. 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.
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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 Zurich 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 Lukas. He lives in Zurich and needs an FBI Background Check and an RCMP Criminal Record Check for his move to New Zealand.

Lukas is a composite of the clients we meet every week. He has the relocation paperwork, but the fingerprints and two separate clearances still need to be coordinated. Here is what happens when he manages each step himself versus having Globeia's coordination at each step.

On their own

Separate Zurich appointments and results that never line up

  1. Week 1
    First appointment in Zurich.

    Lukas has his fingerprints taken near Paradeplatz, but the provider only prepares the FBI form. He still needs the C-216C for his RCMP check.

  2. Week 3
    Back for the Canadian prints.

    He books another appointment in Oerlikon, taking more time away from work to complete the second fingerprint card.

  3. Week 10
    One result arrives first.

    Lukas receives his FBI Background Check, while his RCMP Criminal Record Check is still being processed.

  4. Week 36
    The timing becomes a problem.

    His FBI result is now too old for the New Zealand application, so Lukas has to arrange another check.

  5. Week 40
    The application finally moves forward.

    Another fingerprint appointment, another submission and months of follow-up push his New Zealand relocation plans back.

With Globeia

One Zurich visit, both sets of prints

  1. Day 1
    Fingerprints captured together in Wollishofen.

    Our associate takes one FD-258 and one C-216C in one visit, and checks both before leaving.

  2. Week 1
    Two cards, two offices.

    The FD-258 goes to our U.S. office, and the C-216C goes to Toronto.

  3. Week 3
    One view in the portal.

    Lukas can track both clearance processes through Globeia SmartPortal.

  4. Week 6
    Both clearances in hand.

    Lukas receives his FBI and RCMP results as they become available for his New Zealand application.

  5. Final stage
    Filed while current.

    One coordinated file. Lukas can submit both clearances with his New Zealand application.

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 Zurich 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.

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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 Zurich 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.

Pick a time for your call
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
Book fingerprints with verification included →Check a letter's status ↗

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 Zurich for Police Clearances Worldwide

A single appointment in Zurich can cover fingerprinting for clearances in Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan and other destinations, as well as FINRA registration and professional licensing. Meet us at home in Höngg, at your Bahnhofstrasse office or another convenient location. We use the card or format required by the receiving authority.

  • 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

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  • ★★★★★
    “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
  • ★★★★★
    “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
  • ★★★★★
    “I am quite pleased with the help and Support that was provided by Globeia to me. At every step they were quite responsive and prompt in their replies. At every stage of my application for OCT, the support provided by Globeia was quite useful. They went ahead to help me the requirements of my application beyond the call of duty. e.g. Suggesting quoting application number along with the reports. Thank You Globeia.”
    Abhishek KumarGoogle 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 Zurich

In Zurich, we work with relocation firms, immigration lawyers, HR and compliance teams at banks and insurers around Paradeplatz and Enge, and international schools along the lake. We support the clients with their international fingerprinting and related clearance requirements.

  • +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
A Globeia partner shaking hands with a client after an appointment
We come to you

Mobile fingerprinting across Zurich

In Zurich, it is hard to find an hour away from work, so the associate comes to you. Choose your flat in Wiedikon, your office on the Bahnhofstrasse or a hotel lobby near the lake. You give the street 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 Zurich 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

Our associates cover every Kreis of Zurich, from the Altstadt and Wiedikon to Schwamendingen and Witikon, as well as lakeside towns such as Kilchberg, Zollikon and Küsnacht. Winterthur, Zug and Baden are covered by arrangement. If your area is not listed, please ask. We most likely cover it.

  • Altstadt
  • Enge
  • Seefeld
  • Wiedikon
  • Zurich West
  • Oerlikon
  • Hottingen
  • Fluntern
  • Wollishofen
  • Altstetten
  • Wipkingen
  • Höngg
  • Schwamendingen
  • Witikon
  • Kilchberg
  • Zollikon
  • Küsnacht
  • Thalwil
  • Dübendorf
  • Winterthur (by arrangement)
  • Zug (by arrangement)
  • Baden (by arrangement)
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions about Fingerprinting Services in Zurich

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

Who we serve

Who uses Globeia in Zurich

Most clients in Zurich, from bankers at Paradeplatz to researchers at Hönggerberg, need a police clearance for FINRA or another licence, a move to another financial centre, or a family relocation. In every case, the service is the same: one visit and one tracked file.

  • Americans and Canadians in Switzerland

    The FBI Background Check and the RCMP Criminal Record Check, without leaving Zurich.

  • Banking and finance staff

    FINRA fingerprints and licensing checks, with prints taken at your desk near Paradeplatz.

  • Insurance and compliance teams

    Clearances for registrations and screening, booked for several colleagues at once.

  • Academics and scientists

    Fellowships and visiting posts abroad, with prints taken near Zentrum or Hönggerberg.

  • Relocating households

    Every adult in the household fingerprinted in one home visit.

  • The next financial centre

    Clearances for Hong Kong, Singapore or Australia when the next posting comes.

Ready when you are

Book one appointment. We handle the other five steps.

Choose a time and an address in Zurich. We take your prints, process the FBI Background Check or the RCMP Criminal Record Check, arrange the apostille and the certified German translation, and deliver a file ready for FINRA, a Swiss office or your next country.

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