Information for Police Clearance Certificate

A Police Clearance Certificate is issued by the Criminal Record Bureau, (CRB) Italy. In Italy, a centralised database of criminal record information is maintained at the Criminal Records Bureau. PCC Certifying that the applicant has never partaken in any criminal activity that led to the involvement of the (CRB) Italy, and is also required when a person applies for an immigration status to other countries. Person applying for Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) are required to state the period of stay in Italy. Documentary proof of stay is to be provided. First Entry and Last Exit date STAMP is also required. All pages of VISA (Colour Copy). It is issued to any individual who reside more than 6 months in Italy.

Procedure of Getting Police Clearance Certificate

Completed application form: Ensure all sections are completed in BLOCK CAPITALS and in black ink, original signatures are required throughout. Scanned or facsimile signatures will not be accepted. A set of 10 fingerprint impressions* taken by a qualified fingerprint officer at our lab. The original of the fingerprints must be posted with your completed application form. The current processing time is 3 to 4 weeks for PCC. The certificates will be posted to the forwarding address as indicated by the applicants in the application. Applicants may apply in writing to the Procura della Repubblica only. Note: Nearest Italian consulate or Embassy does not issue Police Clearance Certificate for Italy. The application has to be send in hard copy to Rome.

Documents required for Police Clearance Certificate

1. Completed application form.
2. Full set of fingerprints impressions.
3. Four recent passport size photographs (without spectacles & Cap).
4. Self-Attested colored scanned/photocopies of your passports (current & old) and another Identity document. (email: realscanbiometric@gmail.com)
5. A letter stating the period of stay in Italy.
6. Copy of your Residence Permit/Work Permit/Appointment Letter/Dependent Pass etc.
7. Purpose for PCC (Immigration Authority Letter) or Letter stating the reasons for PCC.