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Portugal Introduces Online Criminal Record Certificate Access

Key Points 

  • Portugal launches a new online form for residents abroad to request criminal record certificates without needing national digital credentials 

Portugal’s Criminal Record Certificate Access  

Portugal will now allow individuals living abroad, both Portuguese citizens and foreign nationals, to apply for a criminal record certificate using a newly introduced online form. This option is designed for those who do not possess a Portuguese Citizen Card with PIN and reader or a Digital Mobile Key. Applicants can conveniently pay the application fee using ATM reference, MB WAY, credit card or PayPal. 

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