Dutch VOG for Canadaand IRCC applications
Has IRCC asked you for a police certificate from the Netherlands? I can prepare and check your non-resident VOG application, so you can submit a complete application to Justis from Canada or elsewhere abroad.
Have your Dutch VOG arranged from abroad.
Personal preparation and Netherlands-side coordination for Canada, IRCC permanent residence and other international VOG requests.
Justis (€41.35) and return shipping are separate. Apostille and translation are added only when required.
IRCC has asked you for a police certificate from the Netherlands.
For Canada, the Dutch police certificate is called a Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag (VOG). IRCC may request it while processing a permanent residence application. If you are no longer registered in the Netherlands, you can apply directly to Justis as a non-resident.
Send your full request letter. I check the document request, deadline and the information needed for the Dutch VOG form.
I prepare the non-resident VOG form and help identify the correct screening profile for visa and emigration.
You receive a checked application package ready to submit to Justis by email, from anywhere in the world.
A complete VOG application avoids unnecessary delay.
Justis requires a completed VOG form, a copy of valid ID, payment proof and evidence of the purpose of the application. Your IRCC request letter is the key supporting document when IRCC does not sign the organisation section of the form.
Your application package
For non-residentsCompleted VOG form
The form must be completed accurately and signed by you. For an IRCC request, the purpose is Canadian permanent residence.
Valid passport copy
Justis needs a clear copy of your valid passport or other accepted identity document.
IRCC letter and payment proof
Attach the complete IRCC request letter and proof that the Justis application fee has been paid.
Apply as soon as you receive the IRCC request.
Justis generally states a processing time of around one to four weeks after receiving a complete application. The original VOG is sent by post to the address on the form, so allow additional time for international delivery.
Important for an IRCC deadline
If the VOG is not ready before the date in your IRCC letter, submit proof that the VOG has been requested and paid for through the appropriate IRCC channel before the deadline. Include a short explanation and retain your Justis confirmation. Whether additional time is granted remains an IRCC decision.
Start early · keep proof of submissionFor IRCC, a Dutch VOG normally does not need an apostille or translation.
IRCC identifies the Dutch VOG as the required police certificate. The certificate includes an English section, so an English or French translation is normally not required. An apostille is not part of the standard IRCC route for a Netherlands police certificate.
The VOG is the police certificate required by IRCC for applicants who have lived in the Netherlands.
An apostille is not normally required for the IRCC Netherlands police-certificate route.
The VOG has an English portion. Always follow any additional instruction in your own IRCC letter.
Hi, I’m Aaron. I handle your document personally.
When you contact Apostille Assist, you deal directly with me. I review your document route, coordinate the agreed steps in the Netherlands and keep you informed throughout the process. No call centre and no handovers between different case managers.
Frequently asked questions.
What is the Dutch police certificate for Canada?
The Dutch police certificate is a Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag (VOG). IRCC identifies the VOG as the police certificate from the Netherlands.
Can I apply if I no longer live in the Netherlands?
Yes. Non-residents can apply directly to Justis by email using the VOG application form for non-residents and the required supporting documents.
Do I need to translate my Dutch VOG for IRCC?
Normally no. The Dutch VOG includes an English portion, and IRCC states that an English or French translation is not necessary for the Netherlands police-certificate route.
Do I need an apostille on my VOG for Canada?
Not normally for an IRCC police-certificate request. Do not add an apostille unless your receiving authority has specifically asked for one.
How long does a non-resident VOG application take?
Justis generally indicates a processing time of around one to four weeks after receiving a complete application. Postal delivery time is additional.
What if my VOG is not ready by the IRCC deadline?
Submit proof of your VOG application and payment through the relevant IRCC channel before the deadline, with a concise explanation. IRCC decides whether additional time will be allowed.
Need a Dutch VOG for Canada?
Send me your full IRCC request letter and I can check the VOG route, the supporting documents and the next practical steps.
