What is Ireland Police Certificate ？
Ireland Police Certificate is a certificate in respect of an individual issued by the Gardaí in certain circumstances. The certificate, which is valid for 12 months, states your name, address, date of birth and also includes information about whether or not you have a criminal record in respect of this jurisdiction.
A Police Certificate is issued by the Superintendent and/or Assistant Principal Officer within the Division where the relevant applicant resides, or formerly resided, in the Republic of Ireland.
Police Certificates are issued solely for the following purposes:
1. Foreign Consular Authorities / Foreign Visas [e.g. applications, naturalisation and / or other immigration matters]
2. Establishing or registering a Business in another EU Member State
3. Employment in the EU Institutions
4. Development / Humanitarian / Aid Workers deployed Overseas on behalf of a Registered Non-Governmental Organisation with supporting documentation issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs and / or any other Statutory Agency related to the activity concerned.
5. Irish Citizens participating and / or engaging in an accredited academic programme on a full time basis for a minimum period of one academic year with a recognised Third Level Educational Institution (in the Host State) outside of this jurisdiction.
The following documents are required:
- Completed application form;
- A copy of your passport (some districts need certified copy of your passport);
- Current residential address proof (some districts require this, not all);
- Request document/letter from foreign countries stating that need your Ireland police certificate.
How long does it take?
The Police Certificate takes approximately three to four weeks Sto process.
What does Ireland Police Clearance Certificate look like？
The sample Ireland Police Clearance Certificate is as below:
