Police Clearance Certificate Translation Ireland
Certified translation accepted by ISD and the Department of Justice for naturalisation, Long-Term Residence, employment vetting, and visa applications.
When Is a Certified Police Clearance Translation Required?
- Irish citizenship (naturalisation) — The Department of Justice requires certified translations of police clearance certificates from each country where you have resided for more than 6 months since age 16.
- Long-Term Residence application — ISD's Long-Term Residence category (5 years' lawful residence) requires a police clearance certificate with certified translation from relevant countries.
- National Vetting Bureau — Foreign police clearances are submitted alongside NVB applications for roles in healthcare, childcare, education, and financial services.
- Employment — regulated sectors — Many Irish employers in regulated industries require foreign employees to provide certified translations of police clearance certificates.
- Visa applications — Certain ISD visa categories require a police clearance certificate with certified translation from the applicant's home country.
Countries We Cover
We translate police clearance certificates from Poland (KRK — Krajowy Rejestr Karny), Ukraine (Довідка про несудимість), Russia, Romania, Lithuania, Latvia, Portugal, Spain, India, Pakistan, China, Morocco, Brazil and many more.
Statement of Accuracy
All translations include a signed Statement of Accuracy. Accepted by ISD, the Department of Justice, Irish courts and the National Vetting Bureau. No notarisation required.
Pricing
Fixed price, no hidden fees. Quote in 15 minutes on receipt of your document.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does ISD accept a certified translation of a police clearance?
Yes. ISD and the Department of Justice accept certified translations with a signed Statement of Accuracy for naturalisation and Long-Term Residence applications.
What is the difference between a police clearance and a criminal record?
A police clearance confirms the absence of a criminal record. A criminal record extract may list convictions. Both need certified translation for ISD purposes. See our criminal record translation page for more.
How much does police clearance certificate translation cost?
€39.99 per page. Most clearance certificates are one page. Fixed price, no hidden fees.
How quickly can I get a police clearance translated?
24 hours standard. Urgent (sub-24h) available on request via WhatsApp.
Can you translate a Polish KRK for Irish citizenship?
Yes. We regularly translate the Polish KRK (Krajowy Rejestr Karny) — both the certificate of no criminal record and the full extract — for Irish naturalisation applications.
Can you translate a Ukrainian police clearance certificate?
Yes. We translate Ukrainian police certificates (Довідка про несудимість) for ISD naturalisation and employment vetting purposes.
Is notarisation required for the Department of Justice?
No. A certified translation with a signed Statement of Accuracy is accepted for naturalisation applications.
Does the National Vetting Bureau accept certified translations?
Yes. The National Vetting Bureau accepts certified translations of foreign police clearance certificates alongside NVB disclosure applications.
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