A Police Clearance Certificate is an important document that confirms the absence of criminal records for an individual in Ukraine. It may be required in various situations: for obtaining a visa, employment abroad, participating in tenders, as well as for citizenship or studying abroad. In this article, we will explain where and how to get a Police Clearance Certificate in Ukraine, as well as how to order it online.
Where to Get a Police Clearance Certificate?
You can obtain a Police Clearance Certificate in several ways: If the submission is within Ukraine, the easiest way is to order the Police Clearance Certificate through the 'Diia' application. To do this, you need to register in the 'Diia' app, or if you are already registered, go to the section: Services - Certificates and Extracts - Police Clearance Certificate.
If you are submitting the Police Clearance Certificate abroad, the certificate can currently be obtained only at the Information Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Kyiv, and an apostille must be placed on it at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
How to Order a Police Clearance Certificate?
To order a Police Clearance Certificate, you need to choose a convenient method for you—visit the office in person or send the documents online. If you process the document through the translation agency 'Etalon,' specialists will help you reduce waiting times and obtain the certificate without the need to visit state institutions. The translation agency 'Etalon' also offers additional services such as notarized translation or sworn/court translation.
How to Urgently Order a Police Clearance Certificate?
If you need an urgent Police Clearance Certificate, it is recommended to contact the translation agency 'Etalon,' which can significantly speed up the process of obtaining the document. Urgent certificates are often needed for visa processing, employment, or travel abroad, and agencies can help get the document within 3-5 days.
How to Make the Certificate Valid Abroad?
If you plan to use the Police Clearance Certificate abroad, it must be legalized. Depending on the country, an apostille or legalization of the document with subsequent translation may be required. The type of translation also depends on the country. Some countries may require verification with a second apostille. The translation agency 'Etalon' also offers these services, which allows saving time and avoiding errors in the document processing.
Note: Before ordering the certificate, check out our article 'Police Certificate: Stop Wasting Time' to avoid common mistakes.
