A Police Clearance
Certificate or Criminal Background Check certificate is issued by “the
Commissioner of Police”, Criminal Record Office, in Antigua & Barbuda. This
certificate is issued to the foreign nationals previously residing in Antigua
& Barbuda . In Antigua & Barbuda, the criminal record information
is maintained at the Criminal Record Office, St. John’s Police Station. PCC
Certifying that the applicant has never partaken in any criminal activity that
led to the involvement of the ( Antigua & Barbuda Police Force) and is also
required when a person applies for an immigration status to other
countries. Person applying for Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) are
required to state the period of stay in Antigua & Barbuda. Documentary
proof of stay is to be provided.It is issued to any individual who reside more
than 6 months in Antigua & Barbuda.
In order to obtain a police clearance certificate from Antigua & Barbuda. You have to fill the prescribed application form in all sections completed in BLOCK CAPITALS with black ink. A detail cover letter stating the reason for requesting a Police Clearance Certificate of Antigua & Barbuda. Obtained a complete set of 10 fingerprint impressions* taken by a qualified fingerprint officer at our Organization. The original of the fingerprints must be posted with your completed application form. The current processing time is 4 to 5 weeks for PCC. The certificates will be posted to the forwarding address as indicated by the applicants in the application.
The current Processing Time for getting Police Clearance Certificate is 4 to 5 weeks. (The processing time will increases if a person was ever charged by the police)
Embassy of the Antigua
& Barbuda
Consular Section
Before leaving our office please verify the check-list that
documents in order-