The Czech Criminal Clearance Report is an official document issued by the Criminal Register. It confirms that a person has not been convicted of any crimes in the Czech Republic and is often requested to prove their clean record.
Most Czech employers require this report, which is also known as a Czech criminal clearance certificate or Czech criminal background check. If you have lived in the Czech Republic and are applying for a visa to another country, you must provide your Czech criminal record.
Check below for information on how and where to obtain your Czech Criminal Clearance Report.
Where and how do you get your Czech criminal clearance record?
You can apply for your Czech criminal clearance record at any Czech post office using the Czech Point service. To do this, fill out the application form. You can submit it yourself, or a representative, such as Pexpats, can do it for you with a power of attorney.
You can also book an appointment with the Czech post office before visiting them to obtain a Criminal clearance report.
When applying for your Czech criminal clearance report through Czechpoint at the post office, you’ll need to provide the following:
Your passport
Authority fees
Personal information, including your parents' details, is required for issuing the Criminal Clearance Report
Power of attorney, if you are representing someone else
Original or official copy of your birth certificate (translated into Czech by a court-certified translator)
If you need help arranging a criminal clearance report without your birth certificate, contact us.
How long does it take to arrange the Czech criminal clearance report?
For non-EU passport holders, the Czech criminal clearance report is issued within 2 days. For EU passport holders, it typically takes 21 days. However, if you are an EU citizen with temporary residency and a Czech birth number, you may be able to obtain the report sooner than the 21-day deadline.
For EU citizens, the Czech criminal clearance report takes 21 days due to GDPR regulations. The Czech Criminal Registry Office must request criminal record information from your home country before issuing the report. Under GDPR rules, your home country can only provide this information after the required data protection period, causing the longer processing time.
Any other requirements?
The authorities in some countries that need your Czech criminal record may ask for additional Apostille and Superlegalization certifications or legal translations from certified translators. You can check the list of the countries where apostille and super legalization are required.
Why do you need your Czech criminal clearance record?
Having your Czech criminal record is essential if you want to work for a Czech company or travel to certain countries or for visa applications.
If you’ve already left the Czech Republic or want to avoid the hassle of arranging for your Czech criminal record, please feel free to contact us.
We can arrange for your Czech criminal record in Prague using a power of attorney, so there’s no need for you to visit any government offices in person.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is a Czech Criminal Clearance Report?
A Czech Criminal Clearance Report is an official document that confirms whether a person has any criminal convictions in the Czech Republic. It is often required for employment, visa applications, or residency permits.
How can I get a Czech criminal record if I’m not in the Czech Republic?
You can authorize a representative to apply for the report on your behalf using a power of attorney, so you don’t have to visit the Czech authorities in person.
What documents do I need to apply for the Czech Criminal Clearance Report?
You need a valid passport, your parents’ personal information, a certified Czech translation of your birth certificate, power of attorney if applicable.
