The Netherlands: What is the criminal certification process for the Netherlands?

The candidate must complete the three forms that are provided to them during the background check invitation:

1. Netherland’s Subject Letter of Authority
2. Netherlands Special Authorization Form
   • • Notice that some sections have been pre-filled to facilitate the process. Do not modify.
3. Netherlands Special Application Form
   • • This form contains two main sections:
       • • Applicant Information, and
         • Organization/Body requesting certificate
     • Notice that some sections have been pre-filled to facilitate the process.
     • Please ensure the following sections are completed on this form; sections 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, and 2.4 a or 2.4 b.

The forms can be completed electronically or in legible handwriting using block capital letters. The signature must be a handwritten/wet signature. The signature must be identical to the signature on the ID provided.

Once the forms have been uploaded to your application, the certificate will be mailed to the candidate. There is a 42-day ETA for out-of-country certificates and a 12- to 16-day ETA for in-country certificates.