Some investigators require that some or all be paid in advance. International screenings are normally much more expensive then a comparable investigation in the United States. Because an employment screening will normally consist of verifying supplied information, the pricing can be kept more reasonable. However, even verifying supplied information can be expensive for the reasons indicated above. For some countries, there is also a translation fee.
Exact fees vary by counties.
In many countries, criminal searches must be conducted in each relevant location where a person has lived worked or studied. The searches are usually limited to felonies or serious matters. However, even though the system for international criminal checks is not perfect, this still allows an employer to both demonstrate due diligence in the hiring process, an to also discourage applicants with something to hide, since all checks are conducted pursuant to a signed release under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Please contact ESR to for pricing for each country where a criminal record check is needed. In addition, ESR charges a set fee for each international employment and educational verification, plus long distance phone charges and interpreter services where necessary.