Accredited RCMP Digital Fingerprinting & Legalization for AIMA Portugal

Get Your Canadian Criminal Record Check From Portugal — No Travel to Canada Required

If you are a Canadian citizen or a former resident living in Portugal, obtaining your RCMP Certified Criminal Record Check is a mandatory step for residency and citizenship. Tu Apostilla provides a full-service solution that eliminates the need to travel back to Canada.

We coordinate your digital fingerprinting within Portugal and manage the entire legalization queue in Ottawa, ensuring your documents are 100% compliant with AIMA (Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum) and the IRN (Instituto dos Registos e do Notariado).

Our End-to-End Service Includes:

• ✔ RCMP-Compliant Fingerprinting: Coordinated via our verified network across Portugal.
• ✔ Digital Submission to Ottawa: Direct, accredited transmission to the RCMP for faster results.
• ✔ Global Affairs Canada Apostille: Full management of the federal authentication process.
• ✔ Certified Portuguese Translation: Legal translations recognized by Portuguese Notaries and Solicitors.
• ✔ Secure International Delivery: Final documents shipped via courier to your home or lawyer.

🇵🇹 Why You Need an RCMP Check for Portugal (2026 Update)

As of 2026, Portuguese immigration authorities have moved to a digital-first system. Whether you are applying for a Digital Nomad Visa, D7 Residency, or Portuguese Citizenship, a fingerprint-based RCMP check is the “Gold Standard” required for your application.

Primary Document Purposes:

Professional Licensing: Necessary for Canadians looking to work in regulated Portuguese sectors.

Residency Permits (AIMA): Essential for first-time applicants and those regularizing their status in Portugal.

Portuguese Citizenship (IRN): Required by the Conservatory to verify your history for naturalization.

🖐 Fingerprinting in Portugal — Simple & Reliable

The most common reason for application delays is poor fingerprint quality. At Tu Apostilla, we solve this by:

✔ Connecting you with trained professionals

in Portugal who understand RCMP capture requirements.

✔ Using Digital Conversion

to ensure your prints are sent to Canada with 99.9% clarity, virtually eliminating the risk of rejection.

✔ Handling the Logistics

so you don’t have to navigate the complex mailing of physical ink cards to North America.

The Legalization Timeline: What to Expect in 2026

🇵🇹 Official Certified Translations for Portugal

Foreign documents are not legally valid in Portugal without a Certified Translation.

We provide translations that carry the official stamp of a Portuguese Notary, Lawyer, or Solicitor, ensuring they are accepted by AIMA, the IRN, and local Câmara Municipais without question.

Why Choose Tu Apostilla (Portugal Edition)

🇨🇦 Canadian Background Check Specialists

We understand RCMP procedures and legalization requirements.

🖐 Local Fingerprinting Network

Everything happens near you.

📄 Full-Service Handling

Fingerprinting → RCMP → Authentication → Certified Translation → Delivery

🧑‍⚖️ AIMA-Compliant Translations

Your documents are accepted without issue in Portugal.

⏱ Honest Timelines

No unrealistic promises — only accurate expectations.

👥 Team-Based Support

Your case never pauses.

🤝 Trusted by Professionals

Used by immigration lawyers and agencies across Portugal.

👉 Speak With a Specialist in Portugal

Ready to Secure Your Documents?

Don’t let missing paperwork stall your life in Portugal. Join the hundreds of Canadians who trust Tu Apostilla to handle their RCMP background checks with precision and speed.

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We get your fingerprints, RCMP background check, and apostille in as little as 7 weeks!

Once you place your order, our team will be in touch to request the necessary documentation from you.

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Currently, we only offer fingerprinting services in the following locations:

– Girona (40-minute train ride from Barcelona)
– Madrid
– Valencia
– Bilbao
– Mallorca
– Málaga
– Estepona

If you can’t come to our office, you can typically get your fingerprints taken at the police for free using our downloadable RCMP fingerprint form, and then send us the prints.

Email use at [email protected] for further information.

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A background check with no criminal record consists of 2 pages: the apostille coversheet and the background check itself. If you’re background check is longer, we will be in touch for the updated price.

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Not all legal procedures require the physical document. Consult with your legal counsel as to your exact requirements.

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• I EXPLICITLY CONSENT to the collection and processing of my fingerprints for the purpose of an RCMP background check.
• I EXPLICITLY CONSENT to the transfer of my biometric data to Borderless Business LLC, DBA: Tu Apostilla and the FBI in the United States of America.
• I ACKNOWLEDGE that I have been informed of the risks associated with international data transfers and my right to withdraw consent.
• ACCURACY OF INFORMATION: I am responsible for the accuracy of my personal and biometric data. I acknowledge that incorrect information may result in processing errors or failure for which Tu Apostilla is not liable. I agree to an additional $50 fee if a resubmission is required due to my error.

EXPLICIT CONSENT FOR BIOMETRIC DATA PROCESSING
Project: RCMP Background Check & Identity Verification
Data Controller: Borderless Business LLC (USA), DBA: Tu Apostilla
Local Partner: Dependent on location
1. Purpose of Processing I understand that for the purpose of obtaining an RCMP Background Check, it is necessary to capture my fingerprints (biometric data). This data will be used solely for:
Verification of my identity.
Submission to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in Canada.
2. International Data Transfer (Canada) I am aware that my biometric data will be transferred from the European Union to Borderless Business LLC, DBA: Tu Apostilla and the RCMP in Canada. I understand that Canada may not have an “adequacy decision” from the European Commission and that there are potential risks regarding data access by Canadian authorities. To mitigate this, my data will be encrypted using AES-256 standards during transit.
3. Data Retention & Deletion I understand that the local fingerprinting partner acts as a “temporary conduit.” My fingerprints will be deleted from the local capture device and computer immediately after the successful transmission to Borderless Business LLC, DBA: Tu Apostilla.
4. My Rights I am aware that I have the right to:
Withdraw this consent at any time (though this may result in the inability to complete the background check).
Access, rectify, or request the erasure of my data.
Contact the EU Representative of Borderless Business LLC, DBA: Tu Apostilla at [email protected].

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Fingerprinting for RCMP background check (each)	1	$315.00
Canadian RCMP background check and apostille (each).	1	$315.00
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