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Globeia Porto: Background Checks, Apostille and Mobile Fingerprinting

Your One-Stop Solution for Fingerprinting, Police Checks, Apostilles, and Global Document Services.

In Porto, expats, professionals, and families often face the challenge of coordinating multiple providers for their international paperwork. One agency for fingerprints, another for apostilles, and yet another for translations - a process that risks delays and errors.

Globeia changes that.

Globeia is RCMP and FBI accredited with offices in Canada, the U.S., and the UK, we bring every service under one trusted roof. From RCMP and FBI fingerprinting to international police clearances, apostilles, embassy attestations, and certified translations, we handle it all with accuracy and speed.

Unlike small agencies that only capture fingerprints, Globeia ensures your entire compliance journey is managed seamlessly. Our secure SmartForm platform lets you book online, track your documents in real time, and avoid mistakes that often slow down applications.

For Porto’s growing community of global professionals, students, and relocating families, Globeia is more than a service - it’s your trusted partner for international compliance, done right the first time.

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15 minutes average mobile fingerprinting appointment at your home or office in Porto.

4× faster turnaround for RCMP and FBI background checks with Globeia’s digital submission.

Apostille and embassy legalization for documents from 50+ countries.

Trusted by over 30,000 expats and professionals worldwide.

98% acceptance rate for police clearances and apostilled documents abroad.

100% GDPR-compliant platform with 24/7 real-time tracking.

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Why Choose Globeia in Porto

International coverage

From RCMP checks for Canada to FBI fingerprinting for the USA, we manage submissions across multiple jurisdictions.

Apostille and embassy legalisation

Certified translations into Portuguese

Mobile fingerprinting in Porto

GDPR-compliant tracking

Globeia Services in Porto

Globeia provides end-to-end support for individuals, expats, and businesses in Porto who need reliable fingerprinting, background checks, apostille, and certified translation services for international compliance.

RCMP Criminal Record Check (Canada)

Essential for Canadian immigration, work permits, study, or corporate hiring.

Fingerprints collected on the official C-216C form.
Required for anyone applying for Canadian police clearances from abroad.
Submission managed by Globeia to ensure faster processing and reduce the risk of rejection.
End-to-end service includes preparation of documents and guidance for accurate completion.

FBI Background Checks (USA)

Needed for U.S. visas, employment, professional licensing, and study programs.

Fingerprints collected using FD-258 / FD-1164 cards.
Fully compliant with FBI requirements for identity history summary checks.
Secure submission and follow-up handled by Globeia to reduce delays and errors.
Suitable for U.S. citizens, residents, and professionals living in Portugal.

Apostille Services (Canada, USA, UK Documents)

Documents issued outside Portugal often require apostilles to be accepted internationally. Globeia arranges:

Apostilles for police certificates, birth and marriage certificates, academic documents.
Embassy or consular legalization for countries not part of the Hague Convention.
End-to-end handling ensures your documents meet global compliance standards.

Mobile Fingerprinting in Porto

Skip the police station queues - Globeia’s certified technicians visit your home, office, or coworking space in Porto to collect fingerprints accurately and securely.

RCMP Fingerprinting (Canada): Required for Canadian immigration, PR, and work permits. Processed on the official C-216C form with digital submission for faster results.

FBI Fingerprinting (USA): Compliant with FD-258 / FD-1164 standards, needed for U.S. visas, professional licensing, and employment. Digital submission reduces errors and delays.

Other International Checks: Fingerprinting for police checks required by international authorities – all handled with GDPR-compliant processes.

Certified Translations into Portuguese

Many applications in Portugal require documents to be translated into Portuguese. Globeia provides:

Certified, legally recognized translations for police certificates, academic documents, and civil records.
Translation accepted by SEF, employers, and universities.
Fast turnaround with formatting compliant with official requirements.

Letter Of Authentication

Globeia is the only fingerprinting service globally issuing an official Letter of Identity Verification for every appointment - a revolutionary standard in secure, verifiable fingerprinting.

This document certifies your fingerprinting was performed by a highly trained Fingerprinting Officer following rigorous identity verification, guaranteeing authenticity and integrity of your prints.

Each letter includes a unique, encrypted QR code enabling instant, tamper-proof verification by government agencies, licensing authorities, employers, and law enforcement.

This high-security verification system protects clients from rejection, prevents unauthorized or improperly captured fingerprints, and delivers unmatched technological sophistication in the industry.

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How Globeia Porto Works - Fast, Mobile, and Stress-Free in Porto

Here’s how it works:

The Process

Step 1

Book Your Appointment Online

Choose a time and place that suits you — home, office, or coworking space in Porto.
Use the Globeia SmartForm to submit your details securely and digitally, minimizing errors and missing information.

Step 2

Mobile Fingerprinting

Our certified technicians collect your fingerprints for RCMP, FBI, or other international checks.
All fingerprints are taken according to official standards, ensuring maximum acceptance and fewer rejections.

Step 3

Document Submission and Tracking

Fingerprints and documents are securely handled and submitted to the relevant authorities.
Track your application in real-time through Globeia’s platform, so you always know the status of your checks, apostille, or translations.

Step 4

Apostille and Legalisation (If Needed)

Globeia coordinates apostille or embassy legalization for documents from Canada, USA, and the UK.
Ensures all documents are fully compliant for international use.

Step 5

Certified Translation into Portuguese

Foreign documents are translated accurately into Portuguese by certified translators.
Translations are accepted by SEF, employers, universities, and government authorities.

Step 6

Delivery of Completed Documents

Receive all processed documents securely in Porto or internationally.
Full support throughout ensures your documents reach their destination on time and fully compliant.

Where We Cover in Porto

Globeia provides mobile fingerprinting, background checks, apostille, and translation services across Porto and surrounding areas. Our certified technicians travel to your preferred location, whether it’s your home, office, or coworking space, to ensure a fast and convenient service.

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Outside Porto? We also provide guided remote support and document handling for clients throughout northern Portugal.

Who We Help in Porto

Globeia Porto makes international fingerprinting, background checks, apostille, and translation services simple and reliable for a wide range of clients:

Expats and International Residents

Moving to or living in Porto? Get your FBI or RCMP clearance done without leaving your home. Avoid long queues and ensure your documents are accepted worldwide.

Professionals and Remote Workers

For those relocating for work or needing background checks for professional licensing abroad, Globeia handles fingerprints, submission, and document legalization in one smooth process.

HR Teams and Corporates

Companies hiring global talent in Porto can streamline onboarding with bulk fingerprinting, police clearances, apostille, and translation support, all through a secure platform.

Students and Scholars

Ensure all your academic and police clearance documents are properly prepared, apostilled, and translated for study programs abroad or international applications.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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You can obtain an FBI police clearance while in Portugal by submitting your fingerprints on FD-258 cards. Globeia Porto offers mobile fingerprinting, collects your fingerprints according to FBI standards, and assists with submission to ensure the police clearance is accepted internationally.

For a Canadian RCMP Criminal Record Check, fingerprints must be collected on the official C-216C form. Globeia Porto provides mobile fingerprinting, handles the collection, and submits your documents to the RCMP for faster processing and accurate results.

Yes. Police certificates, birth or marriage certificates, academic records etc. will require an Apostille before it will be accepted in an abroad country, including Portugal. Globeia Porto manages Apostille services for documents from Canada, the USA and the UK so you can rest assured your documents will be recognised internationally.

Yes. Many official applications in Portugal and internationally require certified translations into Portuguese. Globeia Porto provides legally recognised translations for police records, academic documents, civil certificates that are accepted by universities and employers.

The mobile fingerprinting appointment is usually about 15 minutes. However, the processing for an FBI background check, and your RCMP background check can take a number of days, to a few weeks depending on the authority. Using an entity such as Globeia Porto does eliminate errors and delays.

Yes. Globeia Porto provides an end-to-end service for fingerprinting, police clearance submissions, apostille services, and certified translations, all managed through the Globeia SmartForm platform to secure tracking and assistance with processing.

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Partner with Globeia in Porto

Globeia helps businesses, legal firms, and relocation professionals in Porto save time and reduce complexity when handling international documents.

✔ HR and Corporates: Simplify onboarding with mobile fingerprinting, background checks, and apostille services.

✔ Lawyers and Relocation Consultants: Offer clients a seamless solution for fingerprints, police checks, and translations.

✔ Educational Institutions: Ensure international students have all required documents processed quickly and correctly.

✔ Partnering with Globeia means fewer errors, faster turnaround, and a smoother process for clients and employees in Porto.

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