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

Living in Georgia and applying for a Polish residence card (Karta Pobytu), work permit, or citizenship? Polish immigration offices (Urząd Wojewódzki) require a criminal record certificate from every country where you have resided, in addition to the domestic KRK check. If you've lived in Georgia, that means a Georgian Police Clearance Certificate — apostilled and translated into Polish. We manage the entire process remotely, so you never need to visit a Georgian police station in person.

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Why Does Poland Require a Police Clearance Certificate from Georgia?

Under Poland's Act on Foreigners (Ustawa o cudzoziemcach), an applicant for a residence permit must not pose a threat to public order or state security. Voivodeship offices verify this by checking both the Polish National Criminal Register (Krajowy Rejestr Karny, KRK) and, in many cases, a certificate from the applicant's country of prior residence — particularly where the applicant lived outside Poland for six months or more within the relevant period.

If you have been living in Georgia, you should expect the Polish authorities to request a Georgian Police Clearance Certificate as supporting evidence of a clean record. Requirements can vary slightly by voivodeship office, so we recommend confirming the exact request with your case officer.

Poland requires a Georgian Police Record for the following:

• 🇵🇱 Temporary Residence Permit (Karta pobytu czasowego)

• 🇵🇱 Permanent Residence Permit (Zezwolenie na pobyt stały)

• 🇵🇱 EU Long-Term Resident Permit

• 🇵🇱 Work Permit / Single Permit applications

• 🇵🇱 National (Type D) long-stay visa, particularly for volunteering, teaching, or research

• 🇵🇱 Polish Citizenship applications (Nadanie obywatelstwa)

• 🇵🇱 Family reunification applications

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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 Poland, 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. Translated — into Polish by a certified sworn translator (tłumacz przysięgły)

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

Poland is a member of the Hague Convention of 5 October 1961 (the Apostille Convention), and Georgia is also a party to it. Polish voivodeship offices generally will not accept a foreign document — including a police record — without an apostille, unless a specific bilateral treaty removes that requirement.

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, Polish immigration authorities may reject the certificate outright, and your residence card or citizenship application can be delayed. Once apostilled, the document must then be translated into Polish by a sworn translator registered with the Polish Ministry of Justice — a plain (non-sworn) translation is not accepted for official filings.

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. Translate the apostilled document into Polish (sworn translation)

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How to Get Your Georgian Police Record for Poland — 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 (residence permit, citizenship, work permit, etc.)

• That you need a Polish translation

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

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 recognisable by Polish authorities.

Step 5 — Sworn Translation into Polish

Our certified sworn translator prepares an accurate Polish translation of your apostilled PCC, matching the standard required by Polish voivodeship offices and the KRK filing system.

Step 6 — Delivery

We send you the complete package — original apostilled PCC plus sworn Polish translation — by:

• International courier (DHL/FedEx) to your address anywhere in the world, or

• Digital scan for preliminary submission

What Polish 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 will be assessed case by case; a minor or old offence does not automatically lead to rejection.

• Document validity — most voivodeship offices require the certificate to be issued within roughly 3–6 months of submission. Always confirm the exact window with your office.

• Apostille authenticity — verified as genuine by the receiving authority.

• Translation accuracy — the sworn Polish translation must precisely match the original.

Validity note: Polish voivodeship offices commonly require the police clearance certificate to be dated within 3 to 6 months of your application. Plan your timeline accordingly, since Karta Pobytu processing can take several months.

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

✅ 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.

✅ Sworn Polish Translation — by certified translators recognised by Polish authorities.

✅ Poland-Specific Expertise — we know what voivodeship offices and the KRK system expect from foreign certificates. ✅ Fast Turnaround — Standard: 7–10 business days. Express options available.

✅ Worldwide Delivery — DHL/FedEx courier to any country, or digital delivery.

✅ Transparent Pricing — fixed fees, no hidden costs, quoted before you commit.

✅ English & Russian Support.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Georgian Police Record for Poland

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 this if I already have a Polish KRK certificate? A: The KRK only covers your record inside Poland. If you lived in Georgia for six months or more, the voivodeship office may separately request a Georgian certificate to cover that period.

Q: How long is the Georgian PCC valid for Poland? A: Most voivodeship offices expect the certificate (with apostille) to be no older than 3–6 months at submission. We recommend ordering it close to your filing date.

Q: Does the translation need to be a sworn translation? A: Yes. Polish authorities require a sworn translation (tłumacz przysięgły) for official filings — a standard translation is not sufficient.

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 — the office evaluates severity and timing case by case. We recommend consulting a Polish 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 Poland.

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 Poland? A: Yes — including birth certificates, marriage certificates, and court documents for use in Poland.

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