International Background Screening
Screen candidates across 250+ countries with locally sourced criminal records, employment history, education verification, and more.
Global Search Products
Screening & Compliance
| Product | Description | TAT | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Sanctions | Screens against international sanctions lists including OFAC, UN, EU, and other regulatory bodies to identify prohibited persons and entities. | 2 days | $7.50 |
| Watchlists | Searches global law enforcement and government watchlists for individuals flagged for criminal activity, terrorism, financial crimes, or other regulatory concerns. | 2 days | $10 |
| Risk Screening | Consolidated check across sanctions, watchlists, and politically exposed persons databases to assess regulatory compliance risk. | 2 days | $12 |
| Risk & Reputation Search | Combines watchlist screening with adverse media analysis to surface both regulatory flags and reputational concerns. | 2 days | $20 |
| Enhanced Risk & Reputation Search | Expanded version of the standard risk and reputation search with deeper media coverage and additional data sources. | 3 days | $25 |
| Disqualified Director | Checks whether an individual has been disqualified from serving as a company director in their jurisdiction. Available in 12 countries. | 2 days | $30 |
| Animal Activist | Screens for involvement in animal rights extremism or related activist organizations. | 3 days | $20 |
Reputation & Media
| Product | Description | TAT | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adverse Media Search | Searches international news and media sources for negative coverage involving the candidate, including criminal activity, fraud, regulatory actions, and other risk indicators. | 2 days | $10 |
| Adverse Media (Company) Search | Searches international news and media sources for negative coverage involving a business entity, including fraud, regulatory actions, lawsuits, and reputational concerns. | 3 days | $10 |
| Social Media Search | Reviews the candidate's public social media presence across major platforms to identify content that may indicate behavioral, reputational, or workplace safety concerns. | 3 days | $15 |
| Media Reputation Search | Comprehensive media search covering international and local news outlets, industry publications, and online sources to build a complete picture of the candidate's public reputation. | 3 days | $25 |
Search by Country
The following searches vary by country in pricing, turnaround time, and documentation requirements based on each jurisdiction's records infrastructure and legal framework. Select a country to see all available services.
Afghanistan
Aland Islands
Albania
Algeria
American Samoa
Andorra
Angola
Anguilla
Antigua And Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Benin
Bermuda
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bonaire Sint Eustatius And Saba
Bosnia And Herzegovina
Botswana
Bouvet Island
Brazil
British Indian Ocean Territory
Brunei
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Canada
Cape Verde
Cayman Islands
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
China
Christmas Island
Cocos Keeling Islands
Colombia
Comoros
Congo
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Cote Divoire Ivory Coast
Croatia
Cuba
Curacao
Cyprus
Cyprus Turkey
Czechia
Democratic Republic Of The Congo
Denmark
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
England And Wales
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Estonia
Ethiopia
Falkland Islands Malvinas
Faroe Islands
Federated States Of Micronesia
Fiji
Finland
France
French Guiana
French Polynesia
Gabon
Gambia
Georgia
Germany
Ghana
Gibraltar
Global Search
Greece
Greenland
Grenada
Guadeloupe
Guam
Guatemala
Guernsey
Guinea
Guinea Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Heard Island And Mcdonald Islands
Honduras
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Ireland
Isle Of Man
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jersey
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kingdom Of Eswatini
Kiribati
Kosovo
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Latvia
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macao
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mali
Malta
Marshall Islands
Martinique
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mayotte
Mexico
Moldova
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Montserrat
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar Burma
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
Netherlands
Netherlands Antilles
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
Niue
Norfolk Island
North Korea
North Macedonia
Northern Ireland
Northern Mariana Islands
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Palau
Palestine
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Pitcairn
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Qatar
Reunion
Romania
Russia
Rwanda
Saint Barthelemy
Saint Helena
Saint Kitts And Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Martin
Saint Pierre And Miquelon
Saint Vincent And The Grenadines
Samoa
San Marino
Sao Tome And Principe
Saudi Arabia
Scotland
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Sint Maarten
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Africa
South Georgia And The South Sandwich Islands
South Korea
South Sudan
Spain
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Suriname
Svalbard And Jan Mayen
Sweden
Switzerland
Syria
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Timor Leste East Timor
Togo
Tokelau
Tonga
Trinidad And Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Turks And Caicos Islands
Tuvalu
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States Minor Outlying Islands
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vatican City
Venezuela
Vietnam
Virgin Islands British
Virgin Islands Us
Wallis And Futuna
Western Sahara
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
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Why International Background Screening Matters
Compliance Risk
Organizations in regulated industries face legal exposure when they fail to screen candidates with international history. A domestic-only check leaves gaps that auditors, licensing boards, and plaintiffs' attorneys will find.
Duty of Care
For churches, camps, schools, and healthcare organizations, the people you serve are often vulnerable populations. International screening closes the gap between where your candidates have lived and what you can verify about them.
Credential Verification
Degrees, licenses, and employment records from outside the U.S. require verification through local sources. Domestic databases can't confirm whether a nursing credential from Manila or an engineering degree from São Paulo is legitimate.
Not sure what you need?
International screening requirements vary by industry, role, and the countries involved. If you're not sure which searches apply to your organization, we can help you build the right package.