Hiring Anywhere

International Screening Across 200+ Countries

One platform. Every market. Full compliance. Screen candidates anywhere in the world from a single dashboard, your ATS, or our API.

Global Coverage

Screen Candidates in Every Major Hiring Market

Criminal records, identity verification, employment and education history, sanctions screening, and more. All surfaced in a single consolidated report.

Americas

Background checks across the US, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, and 40+ additional countries. Canadian criminal checks through CPIC return results in as little as 15 minutes.

Europe

Criminal and compliance screening across the UK, Germany, France, Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland, and 50+ European markets. UK DBS checks and GDPR-compliant workflows fully supported.

Asia-Pacific

Screening in Australia, India, Singapore, the Philippines, China, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, and throughout Southeast Asia. Education and employment verification turnarounds often outperform the broader industry standard.

Middle East & Africa

Coverage across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, and 60+ additional countries. Country-specific consent workflows are built in.

Screening Services

What You Can Screen For, Globally

Every major screening category, available through the same platform you use for domestic checks. No separate logins or vendor contracts.

International Criminal Record Checks
Search criminal databases in 200+ countries. Government authorities, court records, and official registries, returned in standardized format.
⏱️ Same-day to 15 business days

Identity Verification
Biometric identity matching against government-issued ID. Passports, national IDs, and driver's licenses across all jurisdictions. Fully remote.
⏱️ Instant to 1 business day

Global Watchlist & Sanctions
OFAC, PEP databases, global terrorist registries, sex offender registries, and adverse media sources. All in a single check.
⏱️ As fast as 15 minutes

Employment Verification
Confirm employment history across global markets. Verified dates, job titles, and separation reasons (where permissible under local law).
⏱️ 1–9 business days

Education Verification
Verify degrees, diplomas, certifications, and attendance records at educational institutions worldwide.
⏱️ 1–9 business days

UK Right to Work
Confirm legal right to work in the UK, fully aligned with Home Office requirements and UK GDPR. Digital verification supported.
⏱️ Under 24 hours

Canadian Criminal (CPIC)
Criminal record checks processed through the Canadian Police Information Centre. Standard and Enhanced searches available.
⏱️ As fast as 15 minutes

Credential & License Verification
Confirm professional licenses across medical, legal, financial, engineering, and other regulated fields globally.
⏱️ Varies by licensing body

Adverse Media Monitoring
Point-in-time or continuous monitoring of news, media, and public records for adverse coverage associated with candidates.
⏱️ 2–3 business days

Global Compliance, Built Into Every Check

Navigate dozens of overlapping privacy laws, data residency rules, and candidate rights frameworks. Turn handles the complexity so your team doesn't have to.

How It Works

International Screening in Four Steps

No separate portals. No manual follow-up. No faxed forms. The same workflow your team already uses for domestic checks.

  1. Select Your Checks
    Choose from Turn's global product catalog, criminal, identity, employment, education, sanctions, and more. Build packages by country or role type.

  2. Start a Check
    Initiate international screening from Turn's dashboard, through our API, or from your connected ATS. Select the candidate, choose the country, launch in seconds.

  3. Candidate Consents
    Your candidate receives a secure, encrypted link via SMS or email. Localized for their country, optimized for mobile. Typically done in under 10 minutes.

  4. Get Results
    Results from every check, regardless of country, consolidated into a single, standardized report. Adjudication tools and adverse action workflows ready.

Why HR Teams Choose Turn for Global Hiring

Faster checks, one unified platform, AI-powered workflows, and transparent pricing; everything you need to hire globally with confidence, reduce delays, and streamline your hiring process.

Industry-Leading Speed

UK DBS Basic in 1 day vs. the industry norm of 11–14. Canadian criminal checks in 15 minutes. Global watchlists in under 15 minutes. Speed matters when your offer timelines are measured in days.

One Unified Platform

Domestic and international in a single dashboard, a single report format, and a single billing relationship. No separate logins or vendor contracts required.

AI-Powered Workflows

Automated status updates, discrepancy flagging, and accelerated processing. Turn's AI-driven infrastructure delivers 2x faster processing with a dispute rate under 1%.

100+ ATS Integrations

Native connections with Fountain, Lever, Greenhouse, Rippling, iCIMS, and more. Candidate data flows directly. No double entry or manual exports.

Transparent Pricing

Per-check pricing with no platform fees, minimums, or annual volume commitments. Pay only for what you run across any country or check type.

Dedicated Support

Named account managers and compliance specialists who understand country-specific requirements. When you're screening somewhere new, you want a partner who's done it hundreds of times.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What countries do you cover for international background checks?
    Turn supports international background screening in 200+ countries and territories, including full coverage across the Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Middle East & Africa.

  2. How long does an international background check take?
    Turnaround times vary by country and check type. Identity verification is typically instant. Global watchlist screening completes in under 15 minutes. UK Right to Work returns in under 24 hours. Canadian criminal checks can return in as little as 15 minutes.

  3. Is Turn GDPR compliant for background screening?
    Yes. Turn's international screening workflows are fully compliant with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

  4. Does the FCRA apply to international background checks?
    The FCRA governs the use of consumer reports for employment decisions by US-based employers, regardless of whether the check covers a domestic or international candidate.

  5. How does Turn handle candidate consent internationally?
    Consent is collected through Turn's secure, encrypted candidate portal with jurisdiction-specific flows.

  6. What about data residency requirements?
    Turn supports configurable data residency across four regions: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and Australia.

  7. Can I integrate international checks with my ATS?
    Yes. Turn offers pre-built integrations with leading ATS and HRIS platforms.

  8. How much do international background checks cost?
    Pricing varies by country, check type, and volume.

  9. What compliance certifications does Turn hold?
    Turn holds SOC 2 Type II and SOC 3 certifications.

  10. Can I screen candidates in countries with strict privacy laws?
    Yes. Turn's screening network operates within the privacy requirements of each jurisdiction.