How to get a police certificate - Suriname

If you need to give your fingerprints for a police certificate, this isn’t the same as giving your biometrics (fingerprints and photo) for an application.

Name of the document you need

Certificate of Good Conduct (Bewijs van Goedgedrag)

Police certificate and IRCC requirements

You must provide a police certificate when you apply for

  • permanent residence
  • citizenship
  • some temporary residence programs

Check your application package or instructions for details.

How to apply

If you live in Suriname

Apply at the local district commissioner’s office.

You must provide:

  • two passport-size photographs
  • a certificate from the Registrar’s Office (Burgerlikje Stand)
  • the applicable fees

Police certificates are also available from the police headquarters in Paramaribo.

If you live outside Suriname

You may apply at a Surinamese embassy or consulate.

Contact information

Police headquarters in Paramaribo

Telephone: 597-473-111 or 597-474-342

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