How to get a police certificate - Mauritania
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.
Do I need to provide a Police Certificate with my Application for Permanent Residence? Yes
Name of document(s) to get: Bulletin no. 3 du casier judiciaire
How to get a Police Certificate:
If you are a citizen of Mauritania:
If you live in Mauritania:
You should apply in person at the tribunal of the region where you live.
If you live outside of Mauritania:
You should ask a relative who lives in Nouakchott to apply for you at the Criminal Affairs Department of the Ministry of Justice. When your relative applies for you, he or she must bring:
- a letter written by you authorizing your relative to apply on your behalf
- a certified copy of your birth certificate, valid passport and valid ID card
If you are not a citizen of Mauritania:
If you live in Mauritania:
You should apply in person at the Criminal Affairs Department of the Ministry of Justice.
If you live outside of Mauritania:
Certificates are only available for people who were born in Mauritania and people who currently live in Mauritania.
Information and documents you need:
- Certified copies of your identity card and your birth certificate
- Applicable fees