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Cape Town, South Africa

Fingerprinting Services in Cape Town for RCMP, FBI and More with Globeia

Globeia provides professional fingerprinting services in Cape Town for FBI Background Checks, RCMP Criminal Record Checks, and other international police clearance requirements.

A trained associate visits your home, office, or hotel across Cape Town and nearby areas including Sea Point, Green Point, Camps Bay, Claremont, Rondebosch, Observatory, Century City, Bellville, Stellenbosch, and surrounding suburbs. We collect ink fingerprints correctly for your application and support the next steps through our own teams in Washington, DC and Toronto, starting from ZAR 2,000.

Appointment15 to 30 minutes
WhereMobile, we come to you
AccreditedRCMP-accredited Canadian office, FBI-compliant U.S. office
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 in white gloves guiding a client's finger onto a fingerprint card
Fingerprinting for every purpose

Your Fingerprints. Your File. One Connected Process.

Fingerprint collection is only the first step. Globeia keeps your Cape Town appointment connected to the next stages through our own teams in the United States and Canada. FBI applications are supported through Globeia Inc. in Washington, DC, while the fingerprint submission to the RCMP is handled by Globeia Incorporated in Toronto. With one tracked file, you know who is handling each stage of your international clearance.

  1. Step 1Identity check and fingerprinting on FD-258/FD-1164 cardsYour address, Cape Town
  2. Step 2Secure international transferCape Town → Globeia Inc., Washington DC
  3. Step 3Submission to the FBIGlobeia Inc., Washington DC
  4. Step 4Result received and checkedGlobeia Inc., Washington DC
  5. Step 5U.S. apostilleGlobeia Inc., Washington DC
  6. Step 6DeliveryBack to you in Cape Town
Option A · Fingerprints only

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

Your prints are taken correctly. The card is checked. Your Letter of Identity Verification is issued. After that, getting the card to Washington or Toronto, submitting it, chasing the result and ordering the apostille is entirely your responsibility - across two countries, two authorities and two time zones.

  • ✕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
  • ✕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.

One visit at your address in Cape Town. Everything after that - the courier, the submission, the result, the apostille, the delivery - runs through our own offices in Washington, DC and Toronto. You watch it move in Globeia SmartPortal. You make no calls, write no follow-up emails and contact no second company.

  • ✓Card checked before it ships, so it is not rejected later
  • ✓Submitted by our own office, from inside the country
  • ✓Apostille 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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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 Timeline. You Control the Fingerprinting Step.

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

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RCMP Accreditation & Processing Disclaimer

RCMP accreditation is held exclusively by Globeia Incorporated in Toronto, Canada. Globeia in Cape Town is not RCMP-accredited, and Globeia is not endorsed by the RCMP, the FBI, FINRA, or any government authority. Fingerprints for the RCMP Criminal Record Check are collected in ink on the official C-216C form and mailed to Globeia Incorporated in Toronto, which submits them to the RCMP. All Criminal Record Checks, FBI Identity History Summaries and regulatory results are issued directly by the respective authority, not Globeia.

Pricing

Clear Pricing Before Your Cape Town Appointment

Every Globeia appointment in Cape Town includes a trained associate visiting your chosen location. Your final price depends on the type of clearance you need, the destination country, and any required document steps. Before payment, you receive a written estimate showing the complete cost. Government charges, including official processing fees where applicable, are passed through at the required rates.

Most chosen
Full service

FBI Background Check, Apostille

Starting fromZAR 3,600
  • ✓All six steps, fingerprints to delivery
  • ✓FD-258 prints and FBI submission
  • ✓U.S. apostille
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Full service

RCMP Criminal Record Check, Apostille

Starting fromZAR 3,400
  • ✓All six steps, fingerprints to delivery
  • ✓Official C-216C form, submitted to the RCMP by Globeia Incorporated, Toronto
  • ✓Canadian apostille
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Full service

Other police clearances

Starting fromZAR 2,000
  • ✓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

Starting fromZAR 2,000
  • ✓Prints on the card your authority requires
  • ✓Face ID check and Letter of Identity Verification
  • ✕Courier, submission, apostille and translation are yours to handle
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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.

One clearance, two ways to get it

Meet Leah. She is a Canadian developer in Woodstock and needs an RCMP Criminal Record Check for her critical skills work visa.

Leah is a composite of the clients we support. Here is how her clearance goes when she handles each step herself, and how it goes when Globeia manages the clearance from start to finish.

On his own

One visa application. Two countries to coordinate.

  1. Week 1
    Finding fingerprinting in Cape Town

    Leah looks for someone who takes fingerprints on Canadian cards and books a slot on the other side of town.

  2. Week 3
    Card format problem

    Leah finds out that her fingerprint card does not meet the RCMP requirements. She must arrange a new appointment and start again.

  3. Weeks later
    Courier and follow-up

    Leah arranges the courier to Canada herself, then manages the tracking, emails and status questions alone.

  4. On arrival
    Apostille still to arrange

    The RCMP result arrives, but Leah still has to arrange the apostille before the Department of Home Affairs will accept it.

  5. Finally
    Ready to apply

    After coordinating each stage across two countries, Leah finally has her complete file for VFS Global.

With Globeia

One appointment in Cape Town, one connected process.

  1. Day 1
    Fingerprints collected correctly

    A trained Globeia associate visits Leah at her office in Woodstock. Her prints are taken in ink on the official C-216C form and checked before the associate leaves.

  2. Week 1
    Cards on their way to Toronto

    Globeia couriers her cards to Globeia Incorporated in Toronto for fingerprint submission to the RCMP and keeps Leah updated.

  3. In processing
    Progress tracked in one place

    Leah follows her application status with Globeia's support instead of chasing couriers and emails herself.

  4. On issue
    Result issued by the RCMP

    The RCMP issues Leah's RCMP Criminal Record Check, and Globeia coordinates the apostille she needs.

  5. Next
    Ready for Home Affairs

    With her clearance apostilled, Leah can lodge her critical skills work visa application through VFS Global.

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

RCMP processing times range from 3 to 120 days and are determined entirely by the RCMP. Mailing time is additional.

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Request Your Cape Town Appointment in Minutes

Send a free appointment request with your address in Cape Town and the dates that suit you. The team replies to confirm the visit and your estimate, then coordinates the required steps and keeps your application updates and documents organised.

Book and start now

One appointment. One coordinated process.

  1. 1Answer a few questions about your clearance and where in Cape Town 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 2

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.

Free 15-minute call

A quick call, then everything in writing

Pick a date and a time in the calendar. There is nothing else to fill in here: you tell us what you need when you book.

  1. Before the callGive us a short brief of what you are looking for, so we come prepared.
  2. On the callWe walk you through the process and answer your questions.
  3. After the callWe send everything in writing. Sign up whenever you are ready.

Video or phone. No obligation.

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Verified identity

Every Appointment Includes Identity Verification

Every Globeia appointment begins with identity verification. Our associate confirms your identity using Face ID and an official ID check before collecting fingerprints. You then receive a Letter of Identity Verification documenting the appointment and fingerprint collection details.

  • 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 Cape Town for Worldwide Clearances

People across Cape Town need fingerprinting for visas, overseas jobs, immigration, professional licences, and international background checks. Globeia helps simplify the process with appointments available across areas including Sea Point, Claremont, Rondebosch, Century City, Bellville, Stellenbosch, and nearby locations. Fingerprints are collected on the correct cards and forms required for FBI, RCMP, and other country-specific police clearance applications.

  • Police clearance
    USA · FBIIdentity History Summary, full service. Form FD-258 or FD-1164
  • Police clearance
    Canada · RCMPCriminal Record Check, full 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
  • Police clearance
    IndiaPolice Clearance Certificate
  • Licensing
    FINRASecurities registration fingerprint cards
  • 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.

  • ★★★★★
    “Americans and non-Americans needing an FBI Background Check with or without an international Apostille. If you need it expedited, well-done, and without complications, GLOBEIA is the solution. Do not hesitate. They will keep you informed 24/7, and it will be done promptly. Thank you, Riya, Rakshita, and Leslie. You are the example of customer satisfaction and a successful enterprise.”
    Emilio De CastroGoogle review
  • ★★★★★
    “They did a fantastic job on various apostilles from out of country, as well as foreign fingerprint conversion. Very professional and responsive, both through their portal and via email. They proved to be trustworthy and reliable throughout the process. Definitely would use them again for future document services needs.”
    John SlobodaGoogle review
  • ★★★★★
    “Best dollars ever spent. I first tried to navigate submitting directly to FBI. Frustrating nightmare. This company is thorough, helpful, professional and very efficient. Save yourself the headaches and just start with Globeia!”
    BlaiseGoogle review
Also from Globeia

Apostille and Legalisation Support for Documents Worldwide

Need to use a document in another country? Globeia helps coordinate apostille and legalisation services for documents such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, diplomas, police certificates, powers of attorney, and business records. Whether your documents are from the U.S., UK, Canada, or another country, we help organise the required steps without the need for international 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 Cape Town

Immigration professionals, relocation agents, HR teams, universities, law firms, and crew agencies: help your clients complete international fingerprinting and clearance requirements with less admin. Globeia manages the coordination behind the scenes, from fingerprint appointments and submissions to document support, while you continue providing trusted service to your clients. -

  • +On-site bulk fingerprinting for teams and onboarding
  • +Apostille and legalisation through the relevant authority
  • +Certified English translation by a recognised sworn 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 Cape Town

Skip the drive on the N2 or the M3. A trained Globeia associate comes to the location you prefer, whether you are at home in Gardens, Sea Point, Rondebosch or Constantia, working in the CBD, Woodstock or Century City, or staying at a hotel near the V&A Waterfront. Choose the address and time that suit you best for your fingerprinting appointment.

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 Cape Town 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

Have two valid government-issued IDs ready, including at least one photo ID with signature. The associate brings the fingerprint cards; for the RCMP Criminal Record Check, the official C-216C form and the CCRTIS-approved consent form are completed in the associate's presence. Prepare a clean table with good lighting and allow 15 to 30 minutes for your appointment.

Coverage

Areas We Cover in Cape Town

We cover Cape Town from the City Bowl and the Atlantic Seaboard to the Southern Suburbs and the Northern Suburbs, including Gardens, Sea Point, Camps Bay, Claremont, Constantia, Century City and Durbanville. Stellenbosch, Somerset West, Paarl and the Winelands are covered by arrangement. If your area is not listed, please ask.

  • City Bowl
  • Gardens
  • Tamboerskloof
  • Sea Point
  • Green Point
  • V&A Waterfront
  • Camps Bay
  • Woodstock
  • Observatory
  • Rondebosch
  • Claremont
  • Newlands
  • Constantia
  • Century City
  • Milnerton
  • Durbanville
  • Bellville
  • Stellenbosch (by arrangement)
  • Somerset West (by arrangement)
  • Paarl (by arrangement)
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions about Fingerprinting Services in Cape Town

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

Who we serve

Who We Serve in Cape Town

In Cape Town, a police certificate is usually needed for a critical skills, general work or retired person's visa from the Department of Home Affairs, with an apostille and no translation for English documents. Others need one to emigrate or to register abroad.

  • Americans and Canadians in South Africa

    An FBI Background Check or RCMP Criminal Record Check, apostilled and ready for Home Affairs.

  • Critical skills visas

    Developers and engineers starting roles in Woodstock, the CBD or Century City.

  • Retired person's visas

    Retirees in Constantia and Somerset West who must show their income and a clean record.

  • Remote workers

    Foreign remote workers on the Atlantic Seaboard, fingerprinted at home in Sea Point or Green Point.

  • Emigrating professionals

    Nurses, doctors and teachers who once lived abroad and are registering in Canada, the UK or Australia.

  • Students and academics

    Staff and students at UCT, Stellenbosch, UWC and CPUT needing a home-country certificate.

Ready when you are

Book one appointment. We coordinate the rest.

From Sea Point to Constantia, Globeia brings fingerprinting to the location you prefer in Cape Town. After your fingerprints are taken, our team helps coordinate your FBI, RCMP or other international clearance requirements, with the document support you need.

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