How to Get a Police Certificate – Bahrain

Do I need to provide a Police Certificate with my Application for Permanent Residence? No.

Citizenship and Immigration Canada will send you a letter requesting a police certificate after you send your Application for Permanent Residence. You must bring that letter when you apply for a Police Certificate.

Name of document(s) to get: Good Conduct Certificate

How to get a Police Certificate:

If you are a citizen of Bahrain:

If you live in Bahrain

You must apply in person at the Criminal Investigation Directorate (CID) (see Special notes and considerations for complete address) and bring:

• The letter from the Embassy of Canada requesting the Good Conduct Certificate
• Your completed Good Conduct Certificate application form (PS/CID/30) (You can get an application form from the CID)
• A copy of your ID card/CPR
• A full set of fingerprints taken by your local police authority
• 3 photographs (4x5 cm) with white background
• Applicable fees

If you live outside of Bahrain:

You can:

1. Return to Bahrain and apply in person OR ask a representative (a friend, relative or colleague) in Bahrain, with a power of attorney, to apply on your behalf at the Criminal Investigation Directorate (CID) and follow the instructions above.
2. Visit your nearest Embassy of Bahrain and bring:
   • A copy of your passport
   • A copy of your ID card/CPR
   • 3 photographs (4x5 cm) with white background
   • Applicable fees

Note: You will be given a form to take to the police department for fingerprints

If you are not a citizen of Bahrain:

If you live in Bahrain: (for more than 6 months)

You must apply in person at the Criminal Investigation Directorate (CID) (see Special notes and considerations for complete address) and bring:

• The letter from the Embassy of Canada requesting the Good Conduct Certificate
• Your completed Good Conduct Certificate application form (PS/CID/30) (You can get an application form from the CID)
• A copy of pages 1-4 of your passport
• A copy of all previous Bahraini resident permits
• A full set of fingerprints taken by your local police authority
• 3 photographs (4x5 cm) with white background
• Applicable fees

If you live outside of Bahrain: (but have lived in Bahrain for more than 6 months)

You can:

1. Return to Bahrain and apply in person OR ask a representative (a friend, relative or colleague) in Bahrain, with a power of attorney, to apply on your behalf at the Criminal Investigation Directorate (CID) and follow the instructions above.
2. Visit your nearest Embassy of Bahrain and bring:
   • A copy of the passport that you used in Bahrain
   • A copy of your old or expired resident visa for Bahrain
   • A copy of your current passport
   • A copy of your current valid residence permit
   • 3 photographs (4x5 cm) with white background
   • Applicable fees

Note: You will be given a form to take to the police department for fingerprints.

Information and documents you need:

• Please see above for specifics
• Or contact the Criminal Investigation Directorate on their email: crinf@moipolice.bh
• Or call their customer service center on Telephone: 0097317718888.

Special notes and considerations

Criminal Investigation Directorate (CID)
P.O. Box 26698, Manama
State of Bahrain
Location: Al Adlia Area