Police Certificate

[M&Dj 3]

I have read a few different things about police certificates and not sure about the following:

My fiance lived in two countries before moving to Canada.

We are getting a police certificate from the second country he lived in for a few years and was over the age of 16.

Do we need a certificate from the first country (country of birth) as well? He turned 16 there but did not live there for more than 6 months after his 16th birthday??

Are the rules the same for every embassy or do they change the rules as they please or what?

[EllaC 190]

I have read a few different things about police certificates and not sure about the following:

My fiance lived in two countries before moving to Canada.

We are getting a police certificate from the second country he lived in for a few years and was over the age of 16.

Do we need a certificate from the first country (country of birth) as well? He turned 16 there but did not live there for more than 6 months after his 16th birthday??

Are the rules the same for every embassy or do they change the rules as they please or what?

If he lived for less than 6 months, then it doesn't matter. Correct me if I'm wrong.

[M&Dj 3]

If he lived for less than 6 months, then it doesn't matter. Correct me if I'm wrong.

He was born there and lived there until his 16th birthday.

Thanks.

[EllaC 190]

He was born there and lived there until his 16th birthday.

Thanks.

Ok, then he doesn't need a police certificate!

(You might as well contact the consulate just to be sure of it, but I can tell you he won't need it)

Edited March 9, 2011 by Ella & Octav

[M&Dj 3]

Ok, then he doesn't need a police certificate!

(You might as well contact the consulate just to be sure of it, but I can tell you he won't need it)

Thank you for your reply Ella!

I just found this language on the Montreal website....Pkt3 checklist....

Police certificates from each country in which the applicant has resided for one year or longer. The certificate(s) must be issued within one year of the date of the visa appointment. NOTE: An applicant must present a police certificate from his/her country of current residence and country of nationality, if residence in such country exceeds 6 months.

Does this mean he DOES need it?