1. Where do I go to get fingerprinted for the retirement visa?
2. What's the best way to send this to the US to get it apostilled?
I've been living in Cebu full-time for 2 years.
It's for the retirement visa, and they're telling me to get the clearance check apostilled.
I have no plans or intention of leaving Cebu.
I'm not in a rush. I saw a place online that does expedited service for $300, but I don't need that, and I'm fine sending it myself by DHL. I just still need to look into the apostille process more.
Thank you so much to anyone who can help!
Some people shared experiences of getting documents from places like the Sheriff's Office notarized and then apostilled. However, others replied that if you've lived in the Philippines for a long time, you only need an NBI clearance rather than an FBI one, and an apostille isn't necessary. There are also replies saying that if you contact the PRA, they'll handle the rest, such as fingerprinting.
1. You mean a police check, right? A lot of people go to their local police station, but you need to bring the FBI form. 2. You can also do it through a third-party company in the US. Another option is to get the police check online (state or federal) and have it notarized at the US Embassy in Manila or the US Consulate in Cebu. A digital copy of the check should be enough. If you're going through an accredited marketer, they should be able to help you with the process.
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You mean the SRRV visa? If you've been in Cebu that long, you need an NBI clearance, not an FBI one, and since it's a Philippine document you don't need an apostille either. If you're confused, check the PRA Facebook page or email PRA directly. They're very friendly.. their only job is helping SRRV visa holders and applicants. A police check is only valid for 6 months. At least that was the case when I applied. Good luck.
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