Migration and identity documents
Certified translation of a criminal-record certificate
A criminal-record extract (police clearance) is a staple of visa, residence, and work-permit packs for Poland, Germany, Spain, and beyond. We translate and certify it with the PRAVIS bureau seal — and we tell you when the consulate or office may also require an apostille or a sworn translator.
When a criminal-record translation is needed
Typical uses: national visas and residence permits, work permits, regulated professions, citizenship applications, and employer background checks abroad. Migration checklists often list both translation and apostille separately.
Bureau seal vs. sworn translation vs. apostille
Our default is a certified translation with the PRAVIS bureau seal: accurate rendering, company stamp, signed statement, and reference number — the same approach as our certified-translation service.
Visa and immigration offices in Poland, Germany, or Spain frequently ask for an apostille on the original and sometimes for a sworn translation — we recommend based on your checklist, without inventing requirements. An apostille legalises the original in the country of issue; it is separate from translation and not issued by PRAVIS — see also our apostille support. Final requirements are set by the receiving institution.
Need a certified translation of your criminal-record certificate?
Send a clear scan or photo to office.pravis@gmail.com or through the quote form — we reply in 5–7 minutes with price and whether a bureau seal is enough. HQ in Wrocław, delivery worldwide.
Send files nowHow the process works from Wrocław
Send a clear scan or photo of every page (seals and annotations visible) via the quote form or office.pravis@gmail.com. We reply within 5–7 minutes with a fixed price, turnaround, and whether a bureau seal is likely enough or a sworn route is safer for your destination — for example Poland, Germany, or Spain.
After confirmation we translate, format to mirror the original where useful, and certify with the PRAVIS bureau seal. You receive a certified PDF; we can mail or courier a stamped paper original worldwide from our Wrocław office.
What we need from you
A clear scan of the full certificate (all pages and seals), issue date visible, target language, and the country/consulate or employer if known. We keep names and identity numbers exactly as on the original.
No guarantees we cannot make
We do not guarantee that a particular school, registry, university, consulate, employer, or other office will accept a given certification format. Requirements vary by country and change over time. We follow standard bureau-seal practice for certified translation, flag known sworn or apostille cases, and leave the final decision to the receiving authority.
Frequently asked questions
Is a bureau seal enough for a visa criminal-record certificate?
It depends on the consulate or immigration office. Many accept a certified translation with a bureau seal once the original is apostilled (if required). Some ask for a sworn translator. Send us the checklist if you have one.
Do I need an apostille as well as a translation?
Sometimes. An apostille authenticates the original for use abroad under the Hague Convention; it is issued in the country of origin, not by PRAVIS. Many everyday recipients only ask for a certified translation. If your checklist mentions apostille, we can advise on the typical sequence.
Will this translation be accepted by my school, office, or consulate?
Often yes for everyday private and school use with a bureau seal — but acceptance is always decided by the receiving institution. Tell us the country (e.g. Poland, Germany, Spain) and office if you know them; we recommend honestly before you order.
Does translation guarantee my visa or work permit?
No. We deliver an accurate certified translation. Visa and permit decisions rest solely with the relevant authority.
How fast can I get a quote?
Usually within 5–7 minutes of receiving a clear scan at office.pravis@gmail.com or via the form. Translation turnaround depends on length and language pair.
