Residents abroad can apply for a criminal record certificate using a new online form

22.07.2025

A new online form is available for requesting a criminal record certificate, exclusively for people living abroad. 

With this form, portuguese people or foreigners living outside Portugal, who do not have a Portuguese Citizen Card with PIN and reader, or a Digital Mobile Key, can apply using the new form.

The payment methods available for the criminal record application are:

  • ATM reference
  • MB WAY
  • Credit card
  • PayPal

Source: Directorate-General of Justice Administration