Police clearance · ISD · National Vetting Bureau · Department of Justice · Employer vetting
Police clearance translation, certified for ISD, in 24 hours.
€39.99 / page. Same-day on most jobs. Accepted by ISD and the National Vetting Bureau.
We translate foreign police clearance certificates for ISD naturalisation, Long-Term Residence, visa applications and employment vetting in Ireland. One quote, one fixed price.
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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 quickly on receipt of your document.
How It Works
Send Your Police Clearance
Upload via the fixed-price form above, email contact@tatkowski.com, or WhatsApp +353 83 871 0861. A clear phone photo of every page is fine, including any apostille attached.
Receive a Fixed Price
You get a per-page price and a confirmed delivery window by email, usually within the hour during Irish business hours. Most single-page criminal-record certificates are 24h; longer multi-page records with historical rap sheets are quoted after a quick pre-check.
Pay Securely
Pay by Revolut, bank transfer or card via the link sent with your quote. Payment triggers production and locks the delivery window.
Delivery to Your Drawer + Inbox
Your certified PDF lands in your inbox and in your drawer.tatkowski.com client portal with a signed Statement of Accuracy. The reference is checkable at validate.tatkowski.com by ISD, the Department of Justice, Garda vetting or an employer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does ISD accept a certified translation of a police clearance certificate?
Yes. ISD requires certified translations of police clearance certificates from every country where an applicant has resided for more than 6 months, for naturalisation and Long-Term Residence applications.
What is a police clearance certificate?
A police clearance certificate (also known as a Certificate of Good Character, Certificate of No Criminal Record, or Führungszeugnis in German) is an official document issued by a government authority confirming that a person has no criminal convictions.
How much does police clearance certificate translation cost?
Police clearance certificate translation costs €39.99 per page. Most clearance certificates are one page.
How quickly can I get a police clearance certificate translated?
Standard turnaround is 24 hours. Urgent (sub-24h) options are available on request.
What is the difference between a police clearance and a criminal record?
A police clearance certificate confirms the absence of a criminal record. A criminal record (or extract from a penal register) may list convictions. Both documents require certified translations for ISD and Irish court use. See also our criminal record translation page.
Does the National Vetting Bureau accept certified translations?
Yes. The National Vetting Bureau and private employers in healthcare, education and childcare accept certified translations of foreign police clearance certificates.
What countries' police clearance certificates can you translate?
Poland (KRK), Ukraine (Довідка про несудимість), Russia, Romania, Lithuania, Portugal, Spain, China, India, Pakistan, Morocco, Brazil and many more.
Is notarisation required for ISD naturalisation?
No. A certified translation with a signed Statement of Accuracy is accepted by the Department of Justice for naturalisation applications.
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