Albania - Obtain a Police Clearance Certificate (Certificate of the Judicial status, Vertetim i Gjendjes Gjyqesore)

ProcedureEdit

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To Obtain a Police Clearance Certificate, the applicant has to make an online process through the following link – link
The applicant has to select the register (Regjistrohu) option at the right corner of the page.
Enter the captcha button and click the “Vazhdo” button.
Enter all the details for the registration process and click “Registeration” (Regjistrohu)
After successful registration, the applicant has to select the “Qytetar”.
Now the applicant has to enter the user ID and password and click the “Hyr”
After successful login, choose the service “Certificate of Judicial Status (Criminal Proof)”
Then click the “Use” button to get the electronic application form.
Enter all the necessary details in the application form and click the “Send” button.
After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
The applicant has to visit the office to show the required documents.
The necessary documents are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
Also, pay the required amount of fee as per the authority’s request.
After completing all the processes, the applicant gets the certificate from the office.
This entire process can be completed within 15-20 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Applying in Albania
a. Apply In-Person

Citizen must submit a copy of their Albanian ID card and non citizens must submit a copy of their valid Albanian Residence Permit.
Police Clearance Certificate is issued by the Judicial Status Office (Tirana) Albania.
Applicant shall apply in person with any post office in Albania.
Link for contact: CONTACT THE ALBANIAN POST use the details from the page to locate the office.
Go to the respective office. Don’t forget to take the required copy of documents along with originals to the office.
Please follow as per authorities guidelines and submit the completed application along with documents. Applicant should pay for any charges if required as advised.
This application will be processed by respective department.
The certificate can be collected from the office where applicant applied in person upon notification or issued as per norms.

Applying process overseas
a. Apply through representative

Citizens can appoint their relatives and non citizens shall appoint their friends or former work colleague.
Applicant shall authorize representative to apply on their behalf at the respective post office in Albania to obtain PCC.
The representative should be entrusted with the written authorization.
Link for contact: CONTACT THE ALBANIAN POST use the details from the page to locate the office.
Representative will go to the respective office. They should not forget to take the required copy of documents.
Please follow as per authorities guidelines and submit the completed application along with documents. Applicant should pay for any charges if required as advised. Applicant filled application form should be used.
This application will be processed by respective department.
The certificate can be collected from the office where applicant applied in person upon notification or issued as per norms.

Note: Representative should carry the following while applying.

written authorization.
ID card or passport.

b. Apply at embassy or consulate in person

Applicant can apply at their nearest embassy or consulate in person. Link to locate the embassy or consulate: Embassy
Application form can be obtained from the embassy or consulate. Call the office and fix appointment for personal visit. Also find out the details for this procedure.
On the scheduled date, go to the office with all the document in original and in copy. Please follow as per officer guidelines to process your application.
This application will be processed by the respective department. The completed certificates are forwarded to the concern.
Applicant shall collect the certificate with the respective office upon notification or can get it delivered as per norms applicable

Required DocumentsEdit

Country specific

Valid identity document (identity card, passport, driving license).
Residence proof.
Citizen proof.
Foreign national
A copy of your passport while living in Albania.
A copy of your permit of stay in Albania, passport number and place of issue as well.
Proofs of legal stay (copy of passport held during the said period with respective stamp and seal).

In general

Application as required.
Valid passport (attested copy as per requirement).
Valid citizen proof (respective ID’s issued by respective nation).
Passport size photographs.
Birth certificate (as per requirement).
Proofs of legal stay (copy of passport held during the said period with respective stamp and seal).
Email ID (useful to communicate issues with respect to your application)
Valid contact number (applicant can be communicated)
A self-addressed envelope for receiving certificate.

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

EURALIUS V Ministry of Justice,
Zogu I Boulevard, Tirana, Albania
Phone: +355 4 2240 333 | +355 68 8046 000
E-mail: [email protected]

Contacts: justice system in Albania Republic of Albania

EligibilityEdit

Applicant with valid passport and a valid address proof.
Age: 16 years and above. In case of minors, the application must be submitted by the parent exercising parental authority, if the minor has not turned 16 years.
The current address of the applicant must be same as in the passport and other supporting documents.
Applicants who are in need of residential status, employment or long term visa or for immigration to a foreign nation.

FeesEdit

30 euros or the equivalent value of the place.
Fee/charge varies for case to case. Updated fee requirement will be provided by respective authorities while applying.

ValidityEdit

Three months from the date of issuance.
Validity norms vary from country to country.

Documents to UseEdit

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Sample DocumentsEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

7 to 14 days depending on the time required for verification procedures. The document is immediately sent in the envelope with the prepaid mailing address and stamp.
Processing time varies with respect to the country from where applied.

InstructionsEdit

You need to provide a police certificate when applying for permanent residence in Albania

Persons applying for the Police Clearance Certificate are required to submit a certificate from a public agency (embassy, immigration bureau, etc.) representing the country (or territory, etc.) of their destination.

Those who can apply for the Police Clearance Certificate must:

have currently registered their residence in Albania; or
had registered their last residence in Albania, and their registration has expired.

Applicants must be fingerprinted. All applicants are required to come in person.

Required InformationEdit

Name of the Applicant
Date of Birth
Gender
Marital Status
Passport Number
Date of Issue
Date of Expiry
Place of Issue
Previous Names � Maiden Name, Aliases
Postal Address
Current Residential Address
Previous Two Residential Addresses

Need for the DocumentEdit

A police certificate is an official document issued by police or government agency of a country to enumerate any criminal records that the applicant may or may not have. Criminal records may include arrest, conviction, and possibly criminal proceedings.

The Albanian police clearance �Certificate of the Judicial status� (Vertetim i Gjendjes Gjyqesore) consists of a criminal court certificate from the Ministry of Justice concerning any convictions.

Information which might helpEdit

Posta Shqiptare is the national postal service of Albania. Posta Shqiptare sh.a. is a public limited company owned by the Albanian Government.

External LinksEdit

http://www.drejtesia.gov.al/

http://www.postashqiptare.al

http://www.moi.gov.al

http://www.punetejashtme.gov.al/en

OthersEdit

You may apply for the certificate at the Albanian Embassy or Consulate in the country of your present residence. Please contact your local embassy or consulate directly for instructions on application. NOTE: After applying for the certificate at the Albanian Embassy or Consulate in a foreign country, your application is unacceptable in Albania.