Netherlands Police Certificate

[Jen and Geert 4]

I know that Applicants can't obtain a police certificate themselves in the netherlands, but when I called NVC they mentioned we have to initiate it so how does this work and when/how early should we start requesting it?

just to note we are going to be Mailing IV packet out soon and it's not at NVC yet.

Anyone with prior experience on this matter would be appriciated on your advice.

Thanks,

Jen and Geert

[letty 1]

When I went through the immigration process you couldn't request the police certificate yourself. Whenever the US embassy in Amsterdam receives the completed file they will request the police certificate. Unless this has been changed recently, you cannot request the police certificate.

Letty

[DutchmansLady 216]

I know that this is an older post but...you still CAN NOT order your own police certificate in the NETHERLANDS .My husband walked in and tried it with the form in hand and was turned away .You have to wait for the US Embassy in Amsterdam to initiate it .

[JbTin 51]

I know that this is an older post but...you still CAN NOT order your own police certificate in the NETHERLANDS .My husband walked in and tried it with the form in hand and was turned away .You have to wait for the US Embassy in Amsterdam to initiate it .

I was able to obtain the certificate for myself, i applied online and they sent me the Certificate of Conduct via mail. I also know a couple of friends in the Netherlands who got their certificates by themselves.

P.s. I just applied for it last month. It arrived after 3 weeks. There was a mistake so i called them and they sent me another one.

Edited February 17, 2014 by krispykreme

[DutchmansLady 216]

As per the US Embassy in AMSTERDAM "Police Certificates are not (!) available to you and will be acquired by the Consulate from the Justice Department"

All I know is that our experience is that we can not get the police certificate on our own ..we tried .Maybe it is regional...or maybe the Embassy does not accept the certificates that were not requested by them ?Maybe we should try doing it online whatever works ;-)

KRISPYKREME: Can you put a link to where you ordered your Certificate of Good Conduct ?I am looking but not much luck .

Edited February 17, 2014 by Montereysunset

[JbTin 51]

As per the US Embassy in AMSTERDAM "Police Certificates are not (!) available to you and will be acquired by the Consulate from the Justice Department"

All I know is that our experience is that we can not get the police certificate on our own ..we tried .Maybe it is regional...or maybe the Embassy does not accept the certificates that were not requested by them ?Maybe we should try doing it online whatever works ;-)

KRISPYKREME: Can you put a link to where you ordered your Certificate of Good Conduct ?I am looking but not much luck .

My friend from the Netherlands applied for his own certificate because he needed it for his K1 interview in the US embassy in Amsterdam. He was approved and is now married in the US. Same with another friend of mine who is under the ir1/cr1 visa category. He just passed his interview last week there in Amsterdam and he also obtained his own Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag. Instructions on obtaining the police certificate for the Netherlands is also stated in NVC's website and yes, it is stated there that applicant should apply for his own certificate from COVOG.

This is the link where i got my certificate. http://justis.nl/producten/vog/index.aspx

I emailed them if i can request online since i need it asap and im here in the Philippines, and they told me i could..so i sent the application form, receipt of the 30 payment, and other requirements via email.

Edited February 17, 2014 by krispykreme

[JbTin 51]

Police Records

Available. You need to apply for a certificate of good conduct or Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag (VOG) via the Centraal Orgaan Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag (COVOG), an office within the Dutch Ministry of Justice.

In order to apply, you should visit the Ministry's and download the application form: www.justis.nl/vog.

Please note, all applicants will need to submit:

a completed application form; and

a copy of the supporting letter for Dutch VOG application(pdf 64KB) confirming you require a certificate of good conduct for the purpose of applying for visa to the United States.

Applicants residing in the Netherlands:

You will need to submit your application to the local municipality where you are registered.

Applicants residing outside of the Netherlands:

If you reside outside of the Netherlands and are not registered with a local municipality in the Netherlands, please send your application directly to COVOG at the below address:

Ministerie van Veiligheid en Justitie

Dienst Justis, Postbus 20300, 2500 EH Den Haag, Nederland/TheNetherlands

You must additionally provide:

Evidence of your identification (such as a copy biographic page of your passport); and

A copy of the receipt confirming your fee has been paid.

Payment may be made only by transfer to the Dutch bank account number: 56.99.90.9719 (RBS) in the name COVOG.

Money transfers, cash payment etc., are not accepted. For people who are not in the Netherlands, you will need to pay via international bank transfer via the below information for the Royal Bank of Scotland account:

IBAN Code: NL47RBOS0569990971

BIC (swift code): RBOSNL2A

Royal Bank of Scotland in Amsterdam.

Authorizing someone to apply on your behalf:

You are able to authorize a relative or friend who is in the Netherlands to apply for the VOG on your behalf. If you choose to do this, applications must be accompanied by an authorization or both the applicant and the person acting on your behalf must sign the application form.

For the latest information visit: www.justis.nl/vog. For any specific questions, please refer to Frontdesk.justis@minvenj.nl or call the customer contact center on 31(0)88 998 22 00.

Source: http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/fees/reciprocity-by-country/NL.html

[DutchmansLady 216]

Great info..thank you :-)