Belgium - Obtain a Police Clearance Certificate

ProcedureEdit

Applying process in Belgium.

a. Apply In-Person

PCC can be applied at Federal Public Service - Justice.
Link for contact: service public federal
Application forms can be obtained from the respective office or can be downloaded from this link: Criminal record extract
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.
Adress:

Federal Public Service Justice,

Service du Casier judiciaire central,

Boulevard de Waterloo 80, 1000 Brussels – Belgium.

Fax +32 (0)2.552.27.82

Ph +32(0)2.552.27.47 (French)/+32(0)2.522.27.48 (Dutch,Eng)

Applying process - overseas.

a. Apply through mail(post), fax or email

Applicant has to apply with the Federal Public Service Justice to obtain the PCC through mail(post)/fax/email.
Applicant has to fill the application form as obtained from the following link.: Criminal record extract
Once the application is filled in, please attach the completed application, required document and fee paid details.
Mail(post) these set of documents to the address provided below.
This application received will be processed by respective department.
The certificate will be delivered to the applicant as per norms.
Address:

Federal Public Service Justice,

Service du Casier judiciaire central,

Boulevard de Waterloo 80, 1000 Brussels – Belgium.

Ph +32(0)2.552.27.47 (French)/+32(0)2.522.27.48 (Dutch,Eng)

Fax +32 (0)2.552.27.82

e-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]

Required DocumentsEdit

Country specific

Valid identity document (identity card, passport, driving license).
Valid passport.
Citizen proof/Document of National Identity (DNI)
Photocopy of Belgian ID card

Foreign national

A copy of your passport while living in Belgium.
A copy of your permit of stay in Belgium, 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 : Criminal record extract
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.
Purpose of request
Birth certificate (as per requirement).

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Federal Public Service Justice,
Service du Casier judiciaire central,
Boulevard de Waterloo 80, 1000 Brussels – Belgium.
Ph +32(0)2.552.27.47 (French)/+32(0)2.522.27.48 (Dutch,Eng)
Fax +32 (0)2.552.27.82
e-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]

Contacts: [1] and Embassy and consulate

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

No fees but charge varies for case to case. Updated charges requirement will be provided by respective authorities while applying.

ValidityEdit

Validity norms vary from country to country.

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Processing TimeEdit

Certificates are issued immediately when apply in person.
Processing time varies with respect to the country from where applied.

Note: a delay of one week for documents being intended to serve abroad and for which a signature of the Mayor is required.

InstructionsEdit

You need to provide a police certificate when applying for permanent residence.
To obtain a Belgian copy of a criminal record (extrait de casier judiciaire/uittreksel uit het strafregister), you need to send a personal written request by mail or fax to Federal Public Service Justice.
You must sign the request and include the required informations.
It is preferable, but not mandatory, to attach a copy of your identity card or passport.
The Federal Public Service Justice will supply a copy of the record free of charge.

Required InformationEdit

Your surname and first names;
Your date and place of birth;
Your address; and
The reason for the request.

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.

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External LinksEdit

Criminal Record:

http://diplomatie.belgium.be/en/services/services_abroad/criminal_record/

Extract from the police record:

http://www.brussels.be/artdet.cfm/4834

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