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International Criminal Record Checks in 140+ Countries

Hire globally with confidence using a background screening provider that offers worldwide presence and deep regional expertise. With international criminal record checks for employers in more than 140 countries, we can help you scale your background screening program seamlessly across the regions where you hire.

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Managing a successful background check program across different regions is challenging. Our regional teams are equipped with a deep understanding of the cultural, compliance, and privacy law nuances where you hire, helping deliver a seamless and effective background screening experience.

Enhance your visibility into your candidate’s qualifications for the job with local criminal searches in the countries where your candidate has lived and worked.

With an increasingly international workforce, it is more important than ever to partner with a screening provider who can help you support consistent hiring standards, no matter where your candidates have lived or worked.

With dedicated compliance teams focused on tracking screening regulations across the world, we can help you stay informed about regional regulatory changes.

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Successfully navigate the challenges of a global screening program by partnering with First Advantage, a market leader in international background checks.

Together, we can create a screening strategy that gives you the insights you need to hire confidently worldwide.

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We can help you simplify the complexities of your global screening program with our extensive portfolio of international searches, worldwide operational footprint, and deep regional expertise.

Experience the advantages of international screening in over 200 countries on a single platform, supported by local experts.

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International Criminal Check FAQs

To conduct an international criminal record check, most countries require candidate consent, along with essential information such as personal details, identification documents, and residency history. The specific requirements can vary by country, which is why partnering with a market leader in international screening like First Advantage can help streamline a global program.

Turnaround time for international criminal record checks varies widely by country. Most often, they take between hours and 30 business days. Countries with more stringent privacy laws and fewer technological or digitized systems may require more time.

No. U.S. criminal record checks do not search international criminal records. To uncover potential criminal records associated with a candidate in other countries, an international criminal record check in locations where the candidate has lived is necessary.

Yes. Each country can have its own privacy, data protection, and anti-discrimination laws. Employers conducting criminal record checks abroad must adhere to the local regulations.

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Whether you want to rethink your employment background check program or need enhanced criminal background checks for more informed hiring, we can help.

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