Why Do You Need a Czech Criminal Clearance Certificate?
Anyone can apply for a Czech criminal clearance certificate from the Criminal Register in the Czech Republic. This document is often required by employers in the Czech Republic for job applications. It is also necessary for visa applications, as embassies may request it if you have lived in the country
Czech employers often request the Czech criminal clearance report (Výpis z rejstříku trestů) to reduce risks in important jobs. By checking your criminal record, companies try to prevent theft or fraud, ensure the safety of colleagues and clients, and protect their reputations.
It is legal for an employer to ask for a criminal clearance report for employees, but the HR manager must explain the reason for the request.
How Long Does It Take to Obtain a Czech Criminal Clearance Report?
The time it takes to obtain a Czech criminal clearance certificate for foreigners depends on your citizenship:
1 day for non-EU citizens
21 days for EU citizens
For EU citizens, the process takes 21 days because of GDPR regulations. The Criminal Register office also verifies the same information with the person's home country before issuing the Czech criminal clearance report.
Where to Apply for a Czech Criminal Clearance Report?
To apply for a Czech criminal clearance certificate, foreigners must do so in person using the CzechPoint services. These services are available at Czech post offices, and you can apply for the Czech criminal clearance report at any post office that offers CzechPoint services.
The list of the post offices can be found here
Application Form for Czech Criminal Clearance Report
You do not need to provide a filled application form for the Czech criminal clearance certificate. The service provider will complete the form for you. However, you will need to provide the following information for your Czech criminal clearance application:
Parents' names and surnames
Your mother’s maiden name
Your city of birth
Any previous names or surnames if you have changed them
Documents Needed for Czech Criminal Clearance Report
To obtain a Czech criminal clearance record extract, you need to provide the following documents:
Passport
Czech residency permit
Birth certificate (with a translation to Czech)
Note: Pexpats is the only agency that can arrange a criminal clearance report without a birth certificate. Contact us for assistance in arranging your criminal clearance report.
Legal Translations for Czech Criminal Clearance Report
The Czech criminal clearance report does not need to be translated if it is for a Czech employer. However, depending on the country you are submitting it to, you may need to have the report translated by a certified translator.
We highly recommend contacting the organization requesting the document to confirm their preferred language. Make sure that the translation is done by a certified translator to meet the requirements.
Apostille for Czech Criminal Clearance Report
You may need apostille legalization if you are obtaining the Czech criminal clearance report for use outside of the Czech Republic. It is important to contact the organization requesting the document to confirm whether apostille legalization is required.
You can also check the list of countries below that have bilateral agreements with the Czech Republic, which may exempt the apostille legalization requirement for criminal clearance reports.
countries exempt from apostille in the czech republic
Albania – Documents from Albania can be used in the Czech Republic without an apostille stamp.
Andorra – Documents from Andorra do not need an apostille for use in the Czech Republic.
Antigua and Barbuda – No apostille is needed for documents from Antigua and Barbuda to be used in the Czech Republic.
Argentina – Documents from Argentina are accepted in the Czech Republic without an apostille stamp.
Armenia – Documents from Armenia do not require an apostille when used in the Czech Republic.
Australia – Apostille is not necessary for documents from Australia to be used in the Czech Republic.
Azerbaijan – Documents from Azerbaijan can be used in the Czech Republic without an apostille.
Bahamas – Documents from the Bahamas are accepted without an apostille in the Czech Republic.
Barbados – No apostille stamp is needed for documents from Barbados in the Czech Republic.
Belgium – Documents from Belgium do not require an apostille for use in the Czech Republic.
Belize – Documents from Belize are accepted in the Czech Republic without an apostille.
Belarus – Documents from Belarus can be used in the Czech Republic without the need for an apostille.
Bosnia and Herzegovina – Apostille is not needed for documents from Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Czech Republic.
Botswana – Documents from Botswana can be used directly in the Czech Republic without an apostille.
Brunei – Documents from Brunei do not require an apostille stamp for use in the Czech Republic.
Bulgaria – Documents from Bulgaria are valid in the Czech Republic without an apostille.
Cook Islands – Apostille is not needed for documents from the Cook Islands in the Czech Republic.
Montenegro – Documents from Montenegro can be used in the Czech Republic without an apostille stamp.
Hong Kong – No apostille is required for documents from Hong Kong in the Czech Republic.
Macao – Documents from Macao are accepted in the Czech Republic without an apostille.
Denmark – Documents from Denmark do not need an apostille stamp to be used in the Czech Republic.
Dominican Republic – Apostille is not necessary for documents from the Dominican Republic to be used in the Czech Republic.
Ecuador – Documents from Ecuador can be used in the Czech Republic without an apostille.
Estonia – No apostille is required for documents from Estonia in the Czech Republic.
Fiji – Documents from Fiji are accepted without an apostille stamp in the Czech Republic.
Finland – Documents from Finland can be used in the Czech Republic without an apostille.
France – Documents from France and its territories (such as French Polynesia and Martinique) do not need an apostille for use in the Czech Republic.
Grenada – Apostille is not required for documents from Grenada in the Czech Republic.
Georgia – Documents from Georgia do not need an apostille to be used in the Czech Republic.
Germany – No apostille is necessary for documents from Germany in the Czech Republic.
Honduras – Documents from Honduras can be used in the Czech Republic without an apostille.
Croatia – Apostille is not needed for documents from Croatia in the Czech Republic.
India – Documents from India can be used in the Czech Republic without an apostille.
Ireland – Documents from Ireland are accepted in the Czech Republic without needing an apostille.
Iceland – No apostille is required for documents from Iceland in the Czech Republic.
Italy – Documents from Italy do not require an apostille for use in the Czech Republic.
Israel – Apostille is not necessary for documents from Israel in the Czech Republic.
Japan – Documents from Japan are accepted in the Czech Republic without an apostille stamp.
South Africa – Documents from South Africa can be used in the Czech Republic without the need for an apostille.
Cape Verde – No apostille is needed for documents from Cape Verde in the Czech Republic.
Kazakhstan – Documents from Kazakhstan can be used in the Czech Republic without an apostille stamp.
Colombia – Apostille is not required for documents from Colombia in the Czech Republic.
South Korea – Documents from South Korea do not need an apostille for use in the Czech Republic.
Costa Rica – Documents from Costa Rica are accepted in the Czech Republic without an apostille stamp.
Cyprus – No apostille is necessary for documents from Cyprus in the Czech Republic.
Kyrgyzstan – Documents from Kyrgyzstan can be used in the Czech Republic without an apostille.
Lesotho – Apostille is not required for documents from Lesotho in the Czech Republic.
Liberia – Documents from Liberia do not need an apostille for use in the Czech Republic.
Liechtenstein – Documents from Liechtenstein are accepted in the Czech Republic without an apostille.
Lithuania – Documents from Lithuania do not need an apostille for use in the Czech Republic.
Latvia – Apostille is not needed for documents from Latvia in the Czech Republic.
Luxembourg – Documents from Luxembourg can be used in the Czech Republic without an apostille stamp.
Hungary – No apostille is required for documents from Hungary in the Czech Republic.
Malawi – Documents from Malawi are accepted in the Czech Republic without the need for an apostille.
Malta – Apostille is not necessary for documents from Malta in the Czech Republic.
Marshall Islands – Documents from the Marshall Islands can be used in the Czech Republic without an apostille stamp.
Mauritius – Documents from Mauritius do not need an apostille for use in the Czech Republic.
Mexico – Documents from Mexico are accepted without an apostille stamp in the Czech Republic.
Moldova – No apostille is needed for documents from Moldova in the Czech Republic.
Monaco – Documents from Monaco can be used in the Czech Republic without an apostille.
Mongolia – Apostille is not required for documents from Mongolia in the Czech Republic.
Namibia – Documents from Namibia are accepted in the Czech Republic without an apostille stamp.
North Macedonia – Documents from North Macedonia do not require an apostille for use in the Czech Republic.
Niue – Documents from Niue can be used directly in the Czech Republic without an apostille.
Netherlands – Documents from the Netherlands and its territories (such as the Netherlands Antilles) do not need an apostille in the Czech Republic.
Norway – Apostille is not needed for documents from Norway in the Czech Republic.
New Zealand – Documents from New Zealand are accepted without an apostille stamp in the Czech Republic.
Oman – Documents from Oman do not need an apostille for use in the Czech Republic.
Panama – No apostille is required for documents from Panama in the Czech Republic.
Peru – Documents from Peru can be used in the Czech Republic without an apostille stamp.
Poland – Documents from Poland are accepted in the Czech Republic without an apostille.
Portugal – Apostille is not necessary for documents from Portugal in the Czech Republic.
Austria – Documents from Austria can be used directly in the Czech Republic without an apostille.
Romania – Documents from Romania are accepted in the Czech Republic without an apostille.
Russia – No apostille is needed for documents from Russia in the Czech Republic.
Greece – Documents from Greece do not require an apostille for use in the Czech Republic.
El Salvador – Documents from El Salvador are accepted without an apostille stamp in the Czech Republic.
Samoa – Apostille is not needed for documents from Samoa in the Czech Republic.
San Marino – Documents from San Marino can be used in the Czech Republic without an apostille.
Slovakia – Documents from Slovakia do not require an apostille for use in the Czech Republic.
Slovenia – No apostille is necessary for documents from Slovenia in the Czech Republic.
Serbia – Documents from Serbia are accepted without an apostille stamp in the Czech Republic.
Spain – Apostille is not required for documents from Spain in the Czech Republic.
Sweden – Documents from Sweden can be used in the Czech Republic without an apostille.
Switzerland – Documents from Switzerland are accepted without an apostille stamp in the Czech Republic.
Turkey – No apostille is needed for documents from Turkey in the Czech Republic.
Ukraine – Documents from Ukraine can be used in the Czech Republic without an apostille.
Great Britain – Documents from Great Britain and its territories do not require an apostille stamp for use in the Czech Republic.
Vanuatu – Documents from Vanuatu are accepted in the Czech Republic without the need for an apostille.
Criminal Clearance Report for Czech Companies
A criminal clearance report for Czech-registered companies may be required by your business partners to protect their interests in future cooperation. It is possible to obtain a Czech criminal clearance report for the company in the Czech Republic as well.
