Criminal Record
Certificate
What is a Criminal Record Certificate?
In Poland, this is a document from the Krajowy Rejestr Karny (KRK) that confirms a person has no criminal record or contains information about convictions (if any).
Simply put: it is an official confirmation that you are "clean before the law".
What is it needed for?
This document is very often required for:
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obtaining a Polish visa (especially for work or study)
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residence card (temporary or permanent)
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employment (some employers directly require it)
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opening a business or obtaining licenses
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working with children, finance, security
What are the options?
Basic certificate
Suitable if you are applying within Poland or the document is needed for Polish authorities.
No apostille needed
No translation needed
Done quickly (even online)
Certificate + apostille + translation
Required if you are submitting documents outside Poland or a consulate / foreign authority requires it.
What is included:
the certificate itself
apostille (confirmation of international validity)
sworn translation
This is a "turnkey package" for official use abroad.