Azerbaijan - Obtain a Police Clearance Certificate

ProcedureEdit

Applying process in Azerbaijan.

a. Apply In-Person

Police clearance certificate can be applied at Ministry of Interior.
Link for contact: Ministry Of internal Affairs
Application forms can be obtained from the respective office or can be downloaded from this link: Form Please select application letter option under required documents.
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 or will be delivered through mail upon notification or issued as per norms.
Address:

Administration of Operational Statistic Information of the Ministry of Interior,

7 Gusi Gadjieva Street, Baku 370005.

Telephone: (99412) 986396, 909285-4909636

Applying process - overseas.

a. Apply embassy or consulate in person

Applicant can apply at their nearest embassy or consulate in person. Link to locate the embassy or consulate: Republic of Azerbaijan
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).
Valid passport.
Citizen proof/Document of National Identity (DNI)

Foreign national

A copy of your passport while living in Azerbaijan.
A copy of your permit of stay in Azerbaijan, 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 : Form Please select application letter option under required documents.
Valid citizen proof with photo (respective ID’s issued by respective nation).
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)
A self-addressed envelope with or without stamps (as required).
Valid contact number (applicant can be communicated)
A full set of fingerprints taken by a recognized authority.
Passport-size photos.
Birth certificate (as per requirement).

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Administration of Operational Statistic,
Information of Ministry of Interior,
7, Gusi Gadjieva Street,
Baku 370005.
Telephone: (99412) 986396, 909285-4909636

Contacts: link and Ministry of internal Affairs

EligibilityEdit

Applicant with valid passport and a valid address proof.
Age: 18 years and above. In case of minors, the application must be submitted by the parent exercising parental authority, if the minor has not turned 18 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

Consular fee $25
Fee/charge varies for case to case. Updated fee requirement will be provided by respective authorities while applying.

ValidityEdit

Validity norms vary from country to country.

Documents to UseEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

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 Azerbaijan.
You should contact the Ministry of Interior if you live in Azerbaijan.
You may apply to the Azerbaijan Embassy in your current country of residence to obtain a police certificate if you live outside Azerbaijan.

Required InformationEdit

Name of the Applicant
Date of Birth
Gender
Marital Status
Passport Number
Date of Issue
Date of Expiry
Place of Issue

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.

This certificate, to be obtained from the applicant's home district or last place of residence, should cover the last ten years. A certificate should be submitted in respect of each accompanying dependant over the age of 16 years.

Information which might helpEdit

Applying In Person:

Supporting Documents: Carry originals of all the supporting documents to be presented to the Consular Officer (photocopies of which are to be attached with the application). In case you are not able to present the original documents at the counter, bring notarized copy of documents being attached to the application. Ensure that notarized copy is legible, otherwise Consulate may ask to see the original. However, the passport and the document (which is to be attested) should be presented in original.

Applying by Mail:

Supporting Documents: Photocopy of all supporting documents should be notarized and attached to the application. Do not send any original documents except the PASSPORT and the document to be attested.

You are asked to certify that the personal information you have provided on the completed application form is correct. If it is subsequently discovered, for example as a result of a check of police records, that you have provided false or misleading information, or omitted to provide information that resulted in the application being false or misleading, you will have committed an offence.

Certificate of criminal record (Annex No1) or police clearance certificate (Annex No.2) are issued only in the Azerbaijani language. Certificates signed by the chief are registered and authenticated by official seal.

The certificate is issued to the applicant or his(her) duly authorized representative.

The following information shall be specified in the certificate concerning any unserved or unexpunged conviction:

full name of the person carrying out the check in respect of the applicant;
date of birth;
place of birth;
date of conviction and name of the sentencing court;
relevant article of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan (number and name);
term and type of sentence and the date and basis of release.

External LinksEdit

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/security/police-cert/europe/azerbaijan.asp

http://www.mia.gov.az/index.php?/en/content/178/

http://www.azembassy.ca/embassy_consular.php

http://mfa.gov.az/eng/ - Ministry of Foreign Affairs

OthersEdit

The Information Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, located at 7 Husi Hajiyev Street, Baku, maintains a centralized database of police records.

Individuals residing in Azerbaijan may apply for a police certificate in person upon direct application to the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Application along with a copy of the passport can be submitted to the Ministry every day from 9:00am to 18:00pm. The processing time for an application is approximately 15-20 days. There is no fee.

Individuals living outside of Baku can apply for a police certificate through a relative or friend living in Baku (power of attorney) or by mail with a written request stating the type of record required and the purpose for which the information is being sought.

Azeri citizens residing abroad may apply for a police certificate at the Azeri Embassy in the country of their residence by filling out the application form and submitting the copy of the passport, or they may sign a power of attorney for a relative to apply in person on their behalf.