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Porto, Portugal

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

Need fingerprinting services in Porto for an FBI Background Check, RCMP Criminal Record Check, visa, or overseas application? Globeia provides mobile fingerprinting across Porto, with a certified associate visiting your home, office, hotel, or preferred location.

From Ribeira and Cedofeita to Boavista, Foz do Douro, and Vila Nova de Gaia, we collect fingerprints in the required format and support international clearance processes through our USA and Canada teams.

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

More Than Fingerprinting? Complete Support From One Team

Globeia handles eligible FBI and RCMP processes through our own offices in the USA and Canada, without relying on unnecessary third-party providers. Your fingerprints move directly from collection to our accredited teams for processing. With one team managing your file, you get a simpler process, clearer updates, and support through each required step.

  1. Step 1Identity check and fingerprinting on FD-258/FD-1164 cardsYour address, Porto
  2. Step 2Secure international transferPorto → 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 Porto
Option A · Fingerprints only

We Complete the First Step. You Handle Everything After.

We collect your fingerprints on the correct card, verify your identity, and provide a Letter of Identity Verification. After that, you manage the remaining steps across different countries and authorities.

  • ✕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 AIMA 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 Handle the Complete Process. You Attend One Appointment.

Your only appointment is the fingerprint collection at your home, office, or preferred location in Porto. Globeia manages the remaining steps through our own teams in the issuing country and keeps your file connected from start to finish.

  • ✓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 belongs to Globeia Incorporated in Toronto, Canada. Globeia’s Porto fingerprinting service collects fingerprints locally but is not itself RCMP-accredited. Globeia is not endorsed by the RCMP, FBI, or FINRA. RCMP Criminal Record Checks, FBI Identity History Summaries, and regulatory documents are issued only by the relevant authorities, not Globeia. Eligible submissions are handled through the appropriate processing channels, and applicants should be cautious of claims suggesting direct RCMP digital submission from Portugal.

One clearance, two ways to get it

Meet Tiago and Joana. They live in Porto and need an FBI Background Check and a South African police clearance for their move to Canada.

Tiago and Joana are a composite of the clients we meet every week. Here is how their clearance goes when they arrange the fingerprints and manage the rest themselves, and how it goes when Globeia handles the complete file.

On their own

Two Porto bookings, two forms, results weeks apart

  1. Week 1
    Two separate visits.

    Tiago has his prints taken near Trindade. Joana's appointment is ten days later, in Boavista.

  2. Week 2
    Missing South African form.

    The provider only has FD-258 cards, so they must find someone else for the South African prints.

  3. Week 12
    Results months apart.

    Their FBI Background Check results are back. The South African ones are still far from ready.

  4. Week 30
    Joana's result goes stale.

    IRCC asks her for a more recent FBI Background Check, so her prints are taken again.

  5. Week 38
    Application finally complete.

    Five fingerprinting sessions, three couriers, and a Canadian job offer that almost expires.

With Globeia

One Porto visit, four cards, two files

  1. Day 1
    Both printed at home in Foz.

    FD-258 cards and South African forms for each of them, every impression reviewed on the spot.

  2. Week 1
    Each card on its own route.

    The FD-258 cards go to Washington, DC, and the South African forms follow their own route, all under one Globeia file.

  3. Week 4
    One screen for everything.

    Tiago and Joana follow both sets of submissions together in SmartPortal.

  4. Week 10
    Results close together.

    Both clearances arrive within days of each other. They are in English, so IRCC needs no Portuguese translation.

  5. Week 11
    Ready for IRCC.

    One invoice. Neither clearance is close to expiry when the application is submitted.

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 Porto appointment is a mobile visit. Your final price depends on the service package you choose and the country where your documents are needed. You will see the complete cost before payment, with government fees charged separately at the official rate.

Most chosen
Full service

FBI Background Check, Apostille, Translation

From€180
  • ✓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€170
  • ✓All six steps, fingerprints to delivery
  • ✓C-216C prints and RCMP-accredited submission
  • ✓Canadian apostille and certified translation
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Full service

Other police clearances

From€100
  • ✓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€100
  • ✓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

Begin your application through Globeia SmartPortal by answering a few questions, choosing your fingerprinting appointment, and completing secure online payment. Once started, our team helps coordinate the process while you track your application progress, updates, and documents anytime through your SmartPortal account.

Book and start now

One booking. We handle the rest.

  1. 1Answer a few questions about your clearance and where in Porto 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
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 in Porto for Global Background Checks and Licensing

Moving abroad from Porto or applying for an international opportunity? Many residents need fingerprint-based police clearances for visas, employment, residency, and professional registrations in other countries. Globeia provides mobile fingerprinting across Porto, collecting prints in the required format for authorities worldwide. Whether your application is for New Zealand, Hong Kong, Oman, or another destination, we help you complete the fingerprinting step correctly for your clearance process.

  • 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 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
  • ★★★★★
    “Globeia's team is dependable, very communicative, and efficient. Their turnaround time is stellar, I would recommend their services to anyone and everyone!”
    Liv ZelaznyGoogle 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
Also from Globeia

Apostille and Document Legalisation Support Worldwide

Globeia helps with apostille and legalisation requirements for documents that need to be used abroad. This includes birth certificates, marriage certificates, diplomas, police certificates, powers of attorney, and business documents. Whether your documents are from the U.S., Canada, or another country, we help coordinate the required authentication process for international use, without the need for you to travel.

  • 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 Porto

Globeia works with employers, relocation companies, immigration professionals, and advisers across Porto who need reliable fingerprinting and document support for their clients and teams. From one mobile appointment, we help coordinate the required clearance steps while giving your team a simple point of contact for updates and support.

  • +On-site bulk fingerprinting for teams and onboarding
  • +Apostille and legalisation through the relevant authority
  • +Certified Portuguese 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 Porto

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

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 Porto 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 parish of Porto, from Ribeira and Bonfim to Paranhos and Nevogilde, as well as Vila Nova de Gaia, Matosinhos, Maia and Gondomar. Espinho, Póvoa de Varzim and Braga are covered by arrangement. If your area is not listed, please ask. We most likely cover it.

  • Ribeira
  • Baixa
  • Boavista
  • Foz do Douro
  • Cedofeita
  • Bonfim
  • Vila Nova de Gaia
  • Matosinhos
  • Campanhã
  • Massarelos
  • Paranhos
  • Leça da Palmeira
  • Ramalde
  • Nevogilde
  • Senhora da Hora
  • Maia
  • Gondomar
  • Valongo
  • Espinho (by arrangement)
  • Póvoa de Varzim (by arrangement)
  • Braga (by arrangement)
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions about Fingerprinting Services in Porto

We have answered the questions clients in Porto ask most often. If you need advice about your specific situation, schedule a quick call with our team.

Who we serve

Who We Help in Porto

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

  • Americans and Canadians in Portugal

    No need to travel home: your FBI Background Check or RCMP Criminal Record Check starts at your address in Porto.

  • D7 retirees

    Clearances for AIMA residence applications, with prints taken at home in Foz or Gaia.

  • Engineers and tech staff

    Employer screening and work visas for teams in Boavista and the Asprela district.

  • Students and researchers

    Postgraduate study and placements in North America, arranged from Porto.

  • Nationality applicants

    Families who need clearances from abroad for a Portuguese nationality file.

  • Families moving on

    Two adults fingerprinted in one visit, with results timed for the next country.

Ready when you are

Start Your Clearance Process With One Appointment

Choose a convenient location in Porto, Gaia, or Matosinhos, and we will handle the fingerprint collection step for you. Globeia helps coordinate eligible FBI and RCMP clearance requirements, including apostille and certified Portuguese translation support, so your documents are prepared for AIMA or use abroad.

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