How to apply for a Criminal Background Check – DBS or equivallent
To participate in a Think Pacific program, all participants are required to provide us with a criminal background check before starting a Think Pacific program. The background check requirement is a key part of Think Pacific’s Responsible Volunteer Travel Policy and Child Protection Policy.
A background check is important to determine whether any serious criminal offense has been recorded against your name. The check must have been issued within 12 months of your program start date and is required to be presented in English. If your background check cannot be issued in English, the original must be accompanied by an English translation complete by a professional translation service or notary public.
Below is some guidance on criminal background check providers for a number of nationalities. Please be aware that each provider will have different requirements for what is to be supplied as part of the background check, prices and anticipated turnaround times.
While Think Pacific has tried to make sure that each provider will provide you with a quality service, we do not take responsibility for the quality or completeness of the report provided and this information is given in good faith.
For nationalities not listed below, please contact your local police station for advice or contact your Think Pacific Program Coordinator.
UK – www.gov.uk/request-copy-criminal-record (Basic DBS level is required)
USA – www.sentrylink.com (The “National Criminal Background Check” is required by Think Pacific)
Canada – www.backcheck.net/criminalrecordchecks.htm
Australia – https://www.intercheck.com.au/national-police-check/
New Zealand – www.justice.govt.nz/criminal-records
France – www.casier-judiciaire.justice.gouv.fr
China – Your application must be done in person. Volunteers should apply for a Certificate of No Criminal Record at the local Public Security Bureau (PSB) in the district of your residence shown on your Household Register (hukou), and then make an application to the notary office for a certificate based on the PSB document. Please note, a professional English translation will be required.
Received Your background Check Already?
Once you have completed your Criminal Background Check, please complete this online form and upload the certificate.
Got a question about back ground checks? Please email info@thinkpacific.com.