How to obtain a police certificate
Portugal
Do I need to provide a police certificate when applying for permanent residence?
Yes.
How and where do I obtain one?
Local Requests
Applicants should complete Form 101 and present a valid identity card or passport with the applicable fees to the Central Registry of the Civil and Criminal Identification Centre - Centro de Identificacao Civil e Criminal, located in major cities (e.g., Lisbon, Coimbra and Porto). In smaller centres (e.g., Azores and Madeira), applicants should apply to the Judicial Delegation or to the local court.
Non-Resident Requests
Applicants should apply at the nearest Portuguese embassy or consulate.
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