Georgian Police Clearance Certificate for Lithuania — Remote, Fast & Officially Recognised

Living in Georgia and applying for a Lithuanian Temporary Residence Permit (TRP) through MIGRIS? Lithuania's Migration Department requires a criminal record certificate from every country where you resided during the last two years before arriving in Lithuania. If you've been living in Georgia, that means a Georgian Police Clearance Certificate — apostilled and ready to upload. We manage the entire process remotely, so you never need to visit a Georgian police station in person.

Why Does Lithuania Require a Police Clearance Certificate from Georgia?

Under the requirements published by Lithuania's Migration Department (under the Ministry of the Interior), a foreigner applying for a Temporary Residence Permit must submit a certificate — issued by the competent authority of each foreign country where they lived during the two years prior to arriving in Lithuania — confirming the absence of a criminal record. This does not apply if the stay in a given country lasted less than six months within a twelve-month period.

If you have been living in Georgia within that two-year window, the Migration Department will expect a Georgian Police Clearance Certificate as part of your TRP file submitted via MIGRIS (the Lithuanian Migration Information System).

Lithuania requires a Georgian Police Record for the following:

• 🇱🇹 Temporary Residence Permit (TRP) — work-based, including employment contract and highly qualified employee routes

• 🇱🇹 Temporary Residence Permit — business, study, or family reunification grounds

• 🇱🇹 Temporary Residence Permit renewal, if the underlying grounds require an updated record

• 🇱🇹 Applications submitted through external service providers (e.g. VFS Global) before arriving in Lithuania

• 🇱🇹 Permanent Residence Permit applications, where residence history includes time spent in Georgia

What Is a Georgian Police Clearance Certificate?

A Georgian Police Clearance Certificate (also known as a Police Record, Criminal Record Extract, or Background Check) is an official document issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia (MIA). It confirms whether the applicant has any criminal convictions registered in Georgia's national criminal database.

The document is issued in Georgian and states either:

• That the person has no criminal record in Georgia, or

• The details of any existing convictions

For use in Lithuania, the Georgian PCC must be:

1. Official — issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia

2. Apostilled — authenticated under the Hague Apostille Convention

3. In English — Lithuania's Migration Department accepts criminal record certificates submitted in English, so in most cases a certified English translation is sufficient without requiring a separate Lithuanian translation

Why Does the Georgian Police Record Need an Apostille for Lithuania?

Lithuania is a member of the Hague Convention of 5 October 1961 (the Apostille Convention), and Georgia is also a party to it. Foreign-issued documents submitted to the Migration Department — including criminal record certificates — generally need to be legalised or apostilled, with original documents required at your in-person appointment.

The Apostille certifies:

• The authenticity of the signature on the document

• The capacity of the official who signed it

• The seal or stamp on the document

Without an Apostille, the Migration Department may not accept your Georgian police record as valid, which can delay your TRP application or the collection of your residence permit card. One practical advantage for Lithuania: unlike some EU countries, criminal record certificates can typically be submitted in English rather than requiring a certified Lithuanian translation — though we recommend confirming this with your case officer or external service provider, since practice can vary.

Important: the process must follow the correct sequence:

1. Obtain the PCC from the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia

2. Apostille the PCC in Georgia

3. Prepare a certified English translation (recommended even where not strictly mandatory, to avoid processing delays)

How to Get Your Georgian Police Record for Lithuania — Step by Step

Step 1 — Contact PCC.GE

Reach us via WhatsApp, email, or our website contact form. Tell us:

• Your full name (as in your passport)

• Your ID/passport number

• The purpose (TRP application, renewal, permanent residence, etc.)

• Whether you're applying via MIGRIS in Lithuania or through an external service provider abroad

We'll confirm the requirements and send you a service package within hours.

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Step 2 — Provide Your Documents

Send us scanned copies of:

• Your valid passport (bio page)

• Your Georgian ID card or residence permit (if applicable)

• A signed Power of Attorney / consent form (we provide the template) authorising us to collect the certificate on your behalf in Georgia

No travel to Georgia is required at any stage.

Step 3 — We Apply at the Georgian MIA

Using your authorisation, our team submits the application at the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia in Tbilisi. The certificate is typically issued within 2 business days.

Step 4 — Apostille

We obtain the Apostille on your Georgian Police Clearance Certificate from the authorised Georgian authority, making it internationally valid under the Hague Convention and acceptable to Lithuania's Migration Department.

Step 5 — Certified English Translation

Our certified translator prepares an accurate English translation of your apostilled PCC, matching the format expected for MIGRIS submissions.

Step 6 — Delivery

We send you the complete package — original apostilled PCC plus certified English translation — by:

• International courier (DHL/FedEx) to your address, or to your external service provider's office, or

• Digital scan for uploading to your MIGRIS application

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What Lithuanian Authorities Check on Your Georgian Police Record

• No criminal record — the certificate states no convictions are registered. This is the most common outcome and fully supports your application.

• Convictions present — the nature, severity, and date of any offence are assessed as part of the Migration Department's security verification process.

• Document currency — the certificate must generally be issued no earlier than 6 months before your application date.

• Apostille authenticity — verified as part of the document check at your biometrics appointment.

• Coverage period — the certificate must reflect your residence in Georgia within the two years preceding your arrival in Lithuania.

Validity note: Lithuania's Migration Department typically requires the criminal record certificate to be issued within 6 months of your TRP application. Since MIGRIS processing can take 45–90 days, order your certificate with enough lead time that it stays valid through your biometrics appointment.

Why Choose PCC.GE for Your Georgian Police Record for Lithuania?

✅ 100% Remote — you never travel to Georgia; everything is managed under your Power of Attorney. ✅ Official Documents — certificates issued directly by the Georgian MIA, not copies or intermediaries. ✅ Apostille Included — we handle the full apostille process in Georgia on your behalf. ✅ Certified English Translation — matching the format Lithuania's Migration Department accepts. ✅ MIGRIS-Aware Process — we understand the document sequencing and timing your TRP application needs. ✅ Fast Turnaround — Standard: 7–10 business days. Express options available. ✅ Worldwide Delivery — DHL/FedEx courier to any country, or digital delivery for MIGRIS upload. ✅ Transparent Pricing — fixed fees, no hidden costs, quoted before you commit. ✅ English & Russian Support.

Frequently Asked Questions — Georgian Police Record for Lithuania

Q: I am not Georgian. Can I still get a Georgian police record through PCC.GE?

A: Yes. If you have lived in Georgia — regardless of nationality — you may have a record in Georgia's criminal database, and any person who resided in Georgia can request a Georgian PCC.

Q: Do I need a Georgian PCC if I lived there for less than 6 months?

A: Generally no. Lithuania's requirement applies to countries where you resided for six months or more within a twelve-month period during the two years before arriving in Lithuania. Short stays are typically exempt — but confirm your specific case with your Migration Department office or external service provider.

Q: Does the certificate need to be translated into Lithuanian?

A: In most cases, no — Lithuania's Migration Department accepts criminal record certificates submitted in English. We still recommend a certified English translation for clarity and to avoid processing delays, and suggest confirming the exact requirement with your case officer.

Q: How long is the Georgian PCC valid for Lithuania?

A: It generally must be issued no earlier than 6 months before your application date.

Q: Do I need to travel to Georgia to get the certificate?

A: No. The entire process is remote via a Power of Attorney (template provided) signed before a notary in your country.

Q: How long does the whole process take?

A: Typically 7–10 business days from receipt of your POA and documents; express service is available for urgent deadlines.

Q: What if my Georgian PCC shows a conviction?

A: The certificate will accurately reflect your record. A conviction does not automatically disqualify you — it is assessed as part of the Migration Department's security verification. We recommend consulting a Lithuanian immigration lawyer if you have concerns.

Q: Is Georgia part of the Hague Apostille Convention?

A: Yes, which is why Georgian public documents, including police records, can be apostilled and are recognised in Lithuania.

Q: Can I submit the certificate through an external service provider abroad, or does it need to go directly through MIGRIS? A: Both routes are used. If you're applying before arriving in Lithuania, you can submit through an authorised external service provider (such as VFS Global); if you're already in Lithuania, submission goes through MIGRIS with an in-person appointment at the Migration Department.

Q: What documents do I need to start?

A: A scanned passport copy, a signed Power of Attorney (we provide the template), and your contact details.

Q: Can you also help with apostille and translation of other Georgian documents for Lithuania? A: Yes — including birth certificates, marriage certificates, and other civil documents needed for TRP or family reunification files.