FBI Background Check for U.S. Citizens Living in Singapore

Get your FBI report and apostille without flying home. We work with U.S. citizens anywhere in Singapore.

Why Singapore may ask for an FBI background check

Singapore does not have a published rule that every U.S. citizen must hand in an FBI report. Requests usually come from the party you are dealing with: the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) or the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) for certain pass or permanent residence matters, your employer, a professional or licensing body, or the visa office of another country.

We could not confirm a blanket FBI report requirement on the MOM site for work passes, so ask the party requesting your report exactly what they need, how recent it must be, and whether it must be apostilled. Official sources: Ministry of Manpower and Immigration & Checkpoints Authority.

Good to know: the FBI report covers your U.S. record. A Singapore Police Force Certificate of Clearance covers your Singapore record. They are different documents, and we do not issue the Singapore one.

Does Singapore need an apostille?

Singapore has been a member of the Hague Apostille Convention since September 16, 2021, so a U.S. document can be authenticated with an apostille instead of embassy legalization. The apostille for an FBI report is issued by the U.S. Department of State (federal), not by a state Secretary of State.

Because Singapore is a Hague member, the $50 non-Hague fee does not apply. English is one of Singapore’s official languages, so a translation is often not needed, but confirm with the requesting party. We did not find an official validity window for the report, so ask how recent it must be.

How it works from Singapore

Order online. Choose the FBI + Apostille Bundle ($325) or the FBI Background Check ($150). We email your instructions right away.
Get fingerprinted locally. Have your prints rolled in ink on an FD-258 fingerprint card. Bring two blank cards in case one is rejected, and ask for all ten fingers to be rolled clearly.
Mail the card to us in Los Angeles with a tracked courier.
We submit your prints. We work with an FBI-approved Channeler to send your prints to the FBI. FBI results usually take 7-9 business days after the FBI receives your card. Result notifications come from the Channeler, not from MR Fingerprints.
Apostille. We send your FBI report to the U.S. Department of State for the federal apostille, which takes about 10 business days.
We ship your documents to you. USPS Priority shipping is included. Overnight is $40. We do not offer pickup.

Where to get fingerprinted in Singapore

You need someone who can roll clear ink prints on an FD-258 card. Options to ask about include a Singapore Police Force post, a private fingerprinting or ID-services provider, or a document-services business. Practice varies and not every place will do it for a foreign request, so call ahead.

We do not recommend a specific business in Singapore that we have not verified. Tip: bring two blank FD-258 cards, and ask that all ten fingers be rolled fully and without smudges.

Visiting Los Angeles? You can also be fingerprinted in person at our Downtown office, 617 S Olive St, Ste 806 (Oviatt Building), Los Angeles, CA 90014. It is our only location.

Pricing

Service	Price
FBI Background Check	$150
Apostille Only (you already have your FBI report)	$200
FBI + Apostille Bundle	$325
Certified translation	Quote only
Return shipping	USPS Priority included, Overnight $40

The $50 non-Hague fee does not apply to this destination.

Frequently asked questions: Singapore

Do I need an FBI background check for Singapore?

Not as a general rule that we could confirm. Singapore requests usually come from a specific party: ICA or MOM for certain pass or permanent residence matters, your employer, a professional body, or another country’s visa office. Ask the party requesting your report exactly what they need before you order.

Does Singapore accept an apostille?

Singapore has been a member of the Hague Apostille Convention since September 16, 2021, so a U.S. document can be authenticated with a U.S. Department of State apostille. For an FBI report, the apostille comes from the U.S. Department of State, not from a state Secretary of State. Confirm with the requesting party that they want it apostilled.

Do I need a translation of my FBI report for Singapore?

English is one of Singapore’s official languages, so a translation is often not needed. Confirm with the party requesting your report.

I have a Singapore Police Force Certificate of Clearance. Is that enough?

No, they cover different records. A Certificate of Clearance covers your Singapore record. The FBI report covers your U.S. record. Some applications ask for one, the other, or both.

How long does the process take?

Allow for mailing your card to us, 7-9 business days for the FBI after it receives the card, about 10 business days for the apostille, and shipping back to you. If your deadline is tight, contact us before you order.

Can I get fingerprinted at a Singapore police post?

Practice varies and we cannot guarantee it. Ask the police or a private fingerprinting or ID-services provider whether they will roll ink prints on a standard FD-258 card, and bring two blank cards.

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