Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Montreal and Permanent Mission to ICAO

o The Korean National Police Agency issues "Criminal Investigation Record Check" for foreign nationals who have 
   previously lived in the Republic of Korea and have requested it through the following procedure:

✔ In-person only. Any applications sent by post will not be accepted and sent back. 

o Required Documents

   a. Application for Criminal Investigation Record Check
   b. A recent passport size colour photo 
   c. A valid passport 
   d. A passport you used in Korea (if not same as the valid passport)
   e. A copy of your Foreign Registraion card or a copy of your Korean visa

o How to Apply
   a. Application for Criminal Investigation Record Check:  Apply at a Korean Consulate. The information on the 
       application must be legible and it should be hand written.
   b. Present the required documents at a Korean consulate. You must obtain an official approval/stamp that 
       the individual requesting the background check was present in person and that your purpose for the 
       request is valid. 
   c. After your application is received by the consulate, your criminal background check will be completed 
       within 1 week. 
   d. The individual requesting the background check may pick up the document in person at the consulate 
       after being informed through phone call. 

• ✔ Apostille Fee : 1.30 CAD  (Cash)

•  o All materials received by the Police Department cannot be returned. We recommend that you keep

•    a photocopy of the completed application.