1. Do I need my FBI Clearance to have an Apostille or Get it Notarized or Translated?It will depend on the municipality you live at; usually, the FBI Clearance needs to be translated. However, it’s better to be sure, so you need to ask the local authorities or Opstina in Montenegro about what needs to be done.
Official documents from the USA are required to be Apostilled for use in Montenegro.
2. What do I do if I need an Apostille?If you are in the US, you can send it to the Secretary of State for an Apostille. However, if you are not in the US, you may ask a relative or a friend to help you out. Send the FBI Clearance to them and let them get have an Apostille at your state. When it’s done, then they can send it both to you.
Or you can use an
Apostille Service to handle your apostilles for you!
3. Which way of getting the FBI Clearance is better?If you are still in the US and planning to get a residence permit in Montenegro, it’s better to process this in the US faster. In Montenegro, you might find it a bit of a hassle, and the shipment might take a while.
4. How many days can I get an Identity History Summary Checks?If you submitted it electronically, they can process it 3 to 5 days after receiving your fingerprints. In case you submitted by mail, then it will take 8 to ten weeks. The time of delivery from the FBI to you is not yet counted.
5. How many days is the validity of the FBI Clearance for my residence permit?It’s 90 days or 3 months.
6. It says, “This IdHS is not provided for the purpose of licensing or employment or any other purpose enumerated in 28 CFR 20.33.” Does it mean I can’t work or live in Montenegro?It’s the same format for all. However, it’s with regards to US laws and not Montenegro’s. As in the US, you will need to have a background check with the state authority or a federal agency and not with the FBI.
7. What if I changed m address, not the one in the mailing address? What do I do?Request at CK_CHAT_CHALLENGE@fbi.gov through e-mail that you want to change your address. Please provide the necessary information.