How to obtain a police certificate

Moldova, Republic of

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

How and where do I obtain one?

If you live in Moldova
You may submit your application at the local District Police Station, or at the central issuing institution:

Directia Informatiei si Evidentei Operative
Str. Iacob Hancu nr. 3A
Chisinau, Moldova

Provide the following documents with your application:

• Moldovan identity card
• proof of processing fee payment
• completed Application for a Police Clearance Certificate
• when applying through a third party, a notarized power of attorney

Applications submitted to regional police stations are subject to 10-day processing. Applications in person submitted to the central office are usually processed on the same day.

More information can be found at www.mai.gov.md.

If you live outside Moldova
You should submit your application to the consular section of the nearest embassy of the Republic of Moldova. The application and fee are to be accompanied by a copy of the passport page containing the photograph and identifying information.

You may also authorize, through a notarized Power of Attorney letter, a person residing in Moldova to submit an application on your behalf.