How to obtain a police certificate

Austria

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

How or where do I obtain one?

If you live in Austria:
You should apply for a Strafregisterbescheinigung (Certificate of the Penal Register) in person at the Polizeikommissariat in Vienna or the Bundespolizeidirektion or Bürgermeister in other cities, towns or villages.

Online application instructions (in German only)

You will need to provide an official photo identity document such as:

• a passport,
• an identity card or
• a driver’s licence.

Name changes must be supported by legal documents such as marriage certificates. You may designate a representative with power of attorney to apply for or pick up your police certificate on your behalf.

If you live outside of Austria:
You should apply at the Austrian embassy or consulate with the necessary documentation.