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Police Check / Character Certificate

Important

Police Checks/Character Certificates are not processed at the Embassy.

Requirements To Obtain Police Check / Character Certificate are listed below:

1

A complete and certified set of finger prints from any local Police office after making a request

2

A copy of the first 3 pages of International Passport, which shows full name, place and date of birth, nationality, passport number, date and place of issue

3

Exact address(s) and dates of residence in Nigeria

4

Copy of the page of passport showing Nigerian Visa (if a non-citizen)

Full application and required documents to be forward in person or through any family member or friend to the office of:

Send your application to
The Deputy Inspector - General
Criminal Investigation Department
Nigeria Police Force
Alagbon Close
Ikoyi - Lagos
Nigeria

Note that Certificate is valid for only 6 months from the date of issue