- Applications for a criminal record extract are submitted to the Office of the Prosecutor General of the Slovak Republic, and you should request certification of the extract for subsequent use abroad.
- The criminal record extract is apostilled at the consular department of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic.
- The criminal record extract is then translated by a sworn translator.
- The sworn translation is apostilled at the regional court.
Whether you need an apostille from domestic state authorities or from abroad, for your company or for yourself, you can make use of our apostille services. For further information, please get in touch via our contact form.
Using a Slovak Criminal Record Certificate Abroad
A criminal record certificate is one of the documents most frequently requested by foreign authorities and employers. It may be needed when applying for residence or a work permit, registering a company or a trade licence, working with children or vulnerable people, or obtaining certain professional licences. If the certificate comes from Slovakia and will be used in another country, it will usually need to be legalised and translated.
When You Might Need One
- Applying for a visa, residence permit or citizenship abroad
- Becoming a director or executive of a foreign company
- Obtaining a trade licence in another country
- Employment in regulated sectors
- Adoption or other family law proceedings
Check How Recent It Must Be
Many authorities only accept criminal record certificates issued within a limited period before the application. If a certificate is too old by the time all the legalisation steps have been completed, you may need to obtain a new one and start again. Before ordering, check the recipient’s requirements and plan the process so that the certificate is still valid when it is submitted.
Several Steps, One Package
Legalising a criminal record certificate often involves several steps carried out in a specific order: requesting the certificate in the right form, obtaining the apostille, arranging an official translation and, in some cases, legalising the translation. Each step involves a different body, so coordination matters. The final package should contain everything the receiving authority expects to see.
Handling It From Abroad
If you no longer live in Slovakia, collecting the certificate and visiting several authorities in person may not be practical. A representative can often handle the process on your behalf and send you the finished documents, saving you a trip.
Confidentiality
A criminal record certificate contains personal information, so it should be handled discreetly and delivered securely.
If you need a Slovak criminal record certificate with an apostille and translation for use abroad, contact eTuls. We will arrange each step and deliver the completed documents to you.
