Police check query

[DaveandLaura 0]

Hi,

Would be grateful for a bit of help here.

I lived in Germany for a year and am wondering if I need to get a police check from Germany as part of the documentation I need to collect for my end of the K-1 visa application.

I've seen a similar question but this related to having been in the army and stationed there which doesn't apply in my case.

Thanks

[YuAndDan 153]

Yes, you need a police report from all places lived since age 16.

SEE: http://london.usembassy.gov/cons_new/visa/iv/ds2001.html#pc

POLICE RECORD

(Fuehrungszeugnis) Available.

Each person over the age of fourteen may obtain an individual certificate of conduct. The application can be made verbally by personal appearance or in simple written form to the registration authority at the following addresses mentioned below. Former residents of Germany, no longer registered in Germany, can apply for an individual record through the German Embassy or Consulate in their country of residence, or directly with the Bundeszentral register in Bonn. The application form is available at the German Embassy/Consulate, or directly from the General bundesanwalt beim Bundesgerichtsh of Dienststelle Bundeszentral register. Personal appearance: Besucherservice, Adenauerallee 99-103, 53113 Bonn. Their office hours are Mondays - Wednesdays: 7:30 – 16:00; Thursdays: 7:30 – 15:30; and Fridays 7:30 – 14:00. Written requrests may be sent to: Der Generalbundesanwalt beim Bundesgerichtshof, Dienststelle Bundeszentral register, Sachgebiet BZR 32 - Internationale Rechtshilfe, 53094 Bonn.

The fee for every certificate of conduct is €13. Payment may be made by remission of a non-negotiable check or bank transfer to the following account of the “Bundeszentral register†– Deutsche Bundesbank, Bonn Branch, Sortcode: 380 000 00, Account no.: 380 010 05; IBAN-No.: DE24 3800 0000 0038 001005; BIC/swift-No.: MARKDEF1380. Fees charged by banks for the redemption of a (foreign) check must be added to the fee for the certificate of conduct.

Processing time - minimum of three to four weeks. More detailed information about downloading the application form and payment of fees can be obtained directly from their website: http://www.bundeszentralregister.de/bzr/bzr15engl.html

http://travel.state.gov/visa/reciprocity/C...r/G/Germany.htm Edited May 14, 2007 by YuAndDan

[TimsDaisy 0]

Hi,

Would be grateful for a bit of help here.

I lived in Germany for a year and am wondering if I need to get a police check from Germany as part of the documentation I need to collect for my end of the K-1 visa application.

I've seen a similar question but this related to having been in the army and stationed there which doesn't apply in my case.

Thanks

Check your embassy's website. Frequently, it will include the "Checklist" items that you'll need to provide. A police certificate is usually requested from places where you've lived for a specific number of time. There are some countries that are exempt (because they don't issue, or the US can get the information another way).

Check your region forum as well.

[hmm1 0]

Hi,

Would be grateful for a bit of help here.

I lived in Germany for a year and am wondering if I need to get a police check from Germany as part of the documentation I need to collect for my end of the K-1 visa application.

I've seen a similar question but this related to having been in the army and stationed there which doesn't apply in my case.

Thanks

Check your embassy's website. Frequently, it will include the "Checklist" items that you'll need to provide. A police certificate is usually requested from places where you've lived for a specific number of time. There are some countries that are exempt (because they don't issue, or the US can get the information another way).

Check your region forum as well.

The police checks are only needed for the foreign SO correct? I am starting to boggle my mind of things needed...