How to obtain a police certificate

Hungary

Do I need to provide a police certificate when applying for permanent residence?
Yes.

Please note that a court certificate is not accepted.

How and where do I obtain one?

If you live in Hungary
Please apply for a: A BÜNÜGYI NYILVÁNTARTÁSI RENDSZERBEN KEZELT ADATOKRÓL AZ ÚN. ADATTOVÁBBÍTÁSI KÉRELEM ALAPJÁN KIÁLLÍTOTT HATÓSÁGI BIZONYÍTVÁNY (an official certificate/extract from the criminal records, based on a request for disclosing/transmitting personal information).

Applications forms and fee information (cheque) can be obtained at post offices in Hungary.

The completed application form and the fee (via cheque) are to be sent to:

Közigazgatási és Elektronikus Közszolgáltatások Központi Hivatala
Bűnügyi Nyilvántartó Hatóság,
H-1476 Budapest Pf. 380
HUNGARY

In question 6.2 in the application form please indicate the purpose as “for use abroad”. Furthermore, please note that you are requested to provide a complete certificate; including extracts from parts A), B), C), D), E) and F) of the police register.

If you live outside Hungary
Please contact the nearest embassy or consulate of the Republic of Hungary to apply for a A BÜNÜGYI NYILVÁNTARTÁSI RENDSZERBEN KEZELT ADATOKRÓL AZ ÚN. ADATTOVÁBBÍTÁSI KÉRELEM ALAPJÁN KIÁLLÍTOTT HATÓSÁGI BIZONYÍTVÁNY (an official certificate/extract from the criminal records, based on a request for disclosing/transmitting personal information). Please note that you are requested to provide a complete certificate; including extracts from parts A), B), C), D), E) and F) of the police register.

The issued “extract from the criminal records certificate” is valid for 90 days from the date of issuance.