Criminal record certificate
Application for the Portuguese criminal record certificate for immigration, employment, citizenship or use abroad.
The criminal record certificate is required for residence permits, citizenship, employment and many procedures abroad. We request it on your behalf under power of attorney and deliver the document digitally.
What is included
- Request to the Directorate-General for Justice Administration
- Correct statement of purpose
- Delivery in PDF with validation code
- Support with the apostille, when used abroad
How it works
- Identification and purposeSend us your passport and tell us what the certificate is for.
- ApplicationWe file the request under power of attorney. The certificate is usually issued within a few days.
- DeliveryYou receive the certificate in PDF, with an online validation code.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the certificate valid?
Generally three months from issue. It is best to request it close to the date you need to present it.
Can I use it in another country?
Yes, but a Hague apostille and translation may be required. We tell you what is needed in your case.
Contact
Need help with this?
We handle the whole process by power of attorney, so you never have to travel.