How to obtain a police certificate

Russian Federation

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

How and where do I obtain one?

People living in Russia should apply to the Information Centre of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Head Department of Interior Affairs (GUVD) or Department of Interior Affairs (UVD) of their city/region/republic (see “ГУВД и УВД в субъектах России” at www.mvd.ru/contacts/sites/). Please ensure you request that your police certificate is issued using the standard form according to the instructions of the Ministry of Interior Affairs dated January 2002. Please note that police certificates issued by local militia offices are not acceptable.

People living outside Russia should apply to the Consular section of the nearest Embassy of Russia in the country of residence. Foreigners living outside Russia can also apply to the Main Information and Analytical Centre.