How Long Is a Georgian Police Clearance Certificate Valid?

A Georgian Police Clearance Certificate (also called a Criminal Record or Conviction Certificate) has no fixed legal expiration date printed on it. However, the validity period depends on the requirements of the country, embassy, or institution where you plan to submit it.

If you’re applying for immigration, visa, employment, or marriage abroad, different authorities set their own rules for how recent the police certificate must be.

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📌 Typical Validity Periods by Use Case

• Immigration (Canada, Australia, USA): 3 to 6 months

• Visa Applications: 1 to 6 months

• Employment Background Checks: 3 to 12 months

• University Admission / Scholarships: 3 to 6 months

• Marriage Registration Abroad: Often accepted up to 6 months

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🛑 Important: Always confirm the requirements with the receiving authority (embassy, consulate, visa center, or employer). Some countries demand that a Police Clearance Certificate from Georgia be issued no more than 30–90 days before submission.

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🌍 Using a Georgian Police Certificate Abroad

To ensure your Police Clearance Certificate from Georgia is legally valid outside the country, you may need:

• ✅ Certified Translation of the certificate

• ✅ Apostille (for Hague Convention member countries)

• ✅ Consular Legalization (for non-Hague countries)

Our service ensures your certificate is prepared to meet international legal and immigration standards.

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👉 Not sure how long your Georgian Police Clearance Certificate will remain valid or what legalization is required? Just tell us your destination country during the application — we’ll handle the rest for you.