Georgian Police Clearance Certificate for New Zealand
Why New Zealand Requires a Police Clearance Certificate from Georgia
If you have lived in Georgia and are now applying for a New Zealand residence visa or a long-term visa, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) requires you to submit a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) from Georgia as part of your character assessment.
Immigration New Zealand requires applicants who are 17 years or older and have lived in Georgia for 12 months or more in the past 10 years to provide a police certificate from Georgia. Without a properly apostilled and translated Georgian PCC, your New Zealand visa or residence application will be placed on hold.
Through PCC.ge, you can obtain your official Georgian Police Clearance Certificate 100% remotely — without traveling to Georgia — with certified English translation and Apostille included.
Who Needs a Georgian Police Clearance Certificate for New Zealand?
You likely need a Georgian PCC for New Zealand if you:
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Are applying for New Zealand Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) residence and previously lived in Georgia
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Are applying for a New Zealand Partner Visa or Family Category residence and lived in Georgia for 12+ months
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Are applying for a New Zealand Work Visa valid for 24 months or longer
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Are applying for New Zealand Permanent Residence or citizenship and previously resided in Georgia
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Are 17 years old or older and have lived in Georgia for a total of 12 months or more in the past 10 years
Important: Immigration New Zealand requires that the police certificate be issued directly by the official Georgian government authority — the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia (not the Ministry of Justice). An incorrect issuing authority will result in your document being rejected.
What Immigration New Zealand Accepts
Immigration New Zealand accepts the Georgian Criminal Record Certificate issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia, provided it is:
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Official — issued by the Service Agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia
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Apostilled — under the Hague Convention (New Zealand is a Hague member state)
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Translated — certified translation into English
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Recent — INZ requires the certificate to be no more than 6 months old at the time of your application
PCC.ge provides all of these in one complete package.
Validity Period
Immigration New Zealand requires that a Police Clearance Certificate be issued within the last 6 months at the time your application is assessed — not just when it is lodged. Because INZ processing can take several months, we recommend ordering your certificate strategically, close to when INZ is likely to assess it, and confirming with your immigration adviser.
Our Service Packages
Express Package — 2 Business Days Includes: Georgian Police Clearance Certificate + Apostille + Certified English Translation Best for: Urgent INZ deadlines or imminent residence applications
Fast Package — 7 Business Days Includes: Georgian Police Clearance Certificate + Apostille + Certified English Translation Best for: Planned skilled migrant or work visa applications
Standard Package — 10 Business Days Includes: Georgian Police Clearance Certificate + Apostille + Certified English Translation Best for: Non-urgent applications or citizenship processes
All packages include digital delivery by email (PDF). Original document shipped worldwide on request via DHL or FedEx.
How to Order — Step by Step
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Contact us via WhatsApp chat or email
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Send us a copy of your current passport (and previous passports or old Georgian ID if applicable)
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Tell us: the period you lived in Georgia, the INZ visa or residence category you are applying for, and confirm English as the translation language
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Sign our digital authorization form (power of attorney) — no travel to Georgia required
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Our licensed Georgian lawyers submit the request to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia on your behalf
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Once issued, we arrange the Apostille and certified English translation
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You receive the complete PDF package by email. Original documents delivered by post if needed.
Why Choose PCC.ge?
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Based in Tbilisi, Georgia — direct access to the Ministry of Internal Affairs
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Managed by licensed Georgian attorneys (LTD Mosashvili Law Office)
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Fully remote process — no travel to Georgia, no embassy visits required
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Apostille and certified English translation included in all packages
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Express processing available in just 2 business days
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Trusted by clients applying for New Zealand visas from across the world
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How long does it take to get a Georgian PCC for New Zealand?
A: Depending on your chosen package: 2 business days (Express), 7 days (Fast), or 10 days (Standard). All include the apostille and English translation.
Q: Does the certificate need to be apostilled for New Zealand?
A: Yes. New Zealand is a member of the Hague Convention and requires an apostille for foreign official documents to be legally recognized by Immigration New Zealand.
Q: Which government authority in Georgia issues the certificate?
A: The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia — specifically the Service Agency. This is the correct and only accepted issuing authority for immigration purposes. Immigration New Zealand will not accept certificates from any other body.
Q: I lived in Georgia at different points over several years. Does the total time count?
A: Yes. Immigration New Zealand counts cumulative time. If your total time in Georgia over the past 10 years adds up to 12 months or more (from age 17), you need the certificate.
Q: Can I get the Georgian PCC without going to Georgia?
A: Yes. Our entire process is 100% remote. You send documents digitally, sign an authorization form online, and we handle everything in Georgia on your behalf.
Q: What if I had a legal issue or conviction in Georgia?
A: Please let us know before ordering. Our lawyers can advise you on what the certificate will show and how to address this with Immigration New Zealand.
Contact Us
WhatsApp: +995 598 456 199 Email: policerecord.ge@gmail.com
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