☞APPLICATION FOR BACKGROUND CHECK (CRIMINAL RECORDS) CERTIFICATE
The Korean National Police Agency issues "Criminal Background Checks" for foreign nationals who have previously lived in the Republic of Korea and have requested it through the following procedure:
Required Documents:
- Application for Criminal Background Check
- A recent passport size colour photo
- A valid passport
- A passport you used in Korea (if not same as the valid passport)
How to Apply:
- Fill out the application form at the Consulate. The information on the application must be legible; please type or print
- Present the required documents. (e.g. Application Form, Photo, Valid Passport)
- After your application is received by the consulate, the result will be available within 2 weeks
- The individual requesting the background check may pick up the document in person at the consulate after being informed through phone call - if you wish to obtain it through mail, you need to provide us the prepaid envelope
The contact information for National Police Agency is the following:
Korean National Police Agency
Sinwonban, Foreign Affairs and Planning Division,
97, Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu, 120-704
Seoul Korea
※ All materials received by the Police Department cannot be returned. We recommend that you keep a photocopy of the completed application
※ The Criminal Background Check which is provided through the consulate does not include your "lapsed records" and can not be provided for employment purpose of private companies
