Criminal Record Checks: Austria's Processing Time Explained

Criminal record checks in Austria are maintained by the Register Division of the Federal Police Bureau Vienna. Requests for a criminal record certificate can be made in person at police stations, where they will be processed immediately, or a hard copy can be requested to be posted to an address within Austria. There are two types of criminal record checks: restricted and unrestricted disclosure. A criminal record affidavit is generally acceptable for US citizens applying for an Austrian visa, but the authorising official can request an FBI fingerprint check if necessary.

Criminal record certificate: a person must complete a form and pay a fee to access their criminal record in Austria

In Austria, criminal records are maintained by the Register Division of the Federal Police Bureau Vienna. To access a criminal record, a person must complete a form with relevant identification and pay a fee. In July 2014, this fee was 28.60 euros, or 16.40 euros if it was for employment purposes. Requests for a criminal record certificate can be made at police stations and will be processed and provided to the applicant immediately. Alternatively, a person can request a hard copy to be posted to an address within Austria.

There are two types of criminal record certificate: restricted and unrestricted disclosure. The National Register of Criminal Records is kept and updated by the Vienna Police Department - Register Division. If the application for the Austrian Police Clearance Certificate is lodged by a citizen of another EU-member state, a request for information regarding the police record of that member state will be lodged by the Austrian authorities automatically in accordance with relevant EU guidelines. The applicant will be informed of the result of this enquiry.

Restricted and unrestricted disclosure: there are two types of criminal record certificate in Austria

In Austria, the National Register of Criminal Records (*Strafregister*) is kept and updated by the Vienna Police Department - Register Division (*Strafregisteramt*). To access a criminal record in Austria, a person must complete a form with relevant identification and pay a fee. Requests for a criminal record certificate can be taken to police stations and will be processed and provided to the applicant immediately, or a person can request a hard copy to be posted to an address within Austria.

There are two types of criminal record certificate in Austria: restricted and unrestricted disclosure. A restricted disclosure is a criminal record check that an individual can request to see for themselves. An unrestricted disclosure is a criminal record check that an individual can request and then share with an organisation.

Police Clearance Certificate: the Vienna Police Department keeps and updates the National Register of Criminal Records

The Vienna Police Department keeps and updates the National Register of Criminal Records, also known as Strafregister. To access a criminal record in Austria, a person must complete a form with relevant identification and pay a fee. The fee was 28.60 euros in July 2014, or 16.40 euros if it was for employment purposes. Requests for a criminal record certificate can be taken to police stations and will be processed and provided to the applicant immediately, or a person can request a hard copy to be posted to an address within Austria.

There are two types of criminal record certificate in Austria: restricted and unrestricted disclosure. For U.S. citizens applying for an Austrian visa, a sworn statement attesting that the applicant has no police record (criminal record affidavit) is generally acceptable. However, the authorizing official at the field office level has the authority to request the full FBI fingerprint check when considered necessary.

Criminal Record Affidavit: a sworn statement attesting that a U.S. citizen has no police record is generally acceptable for an Austrian visa

Criminal record checks in Austria can be requested by visiting a police station and filling out a form with relevant identification. The fee for this service is €28.60, or €16.40 if it is for employment purposes. The certificate will be provided immediately, or a hard copy can be posted to an address within Austria.

In the case of U.S. citizens applying for an Austrian visa, a sworn statement (known as a Criminal Record Affidavit) attesting that the applicant has no police record is generally acceptable. This can be executed at the Consular Section, Parkring 12a, 1010 Vienna, Monday to Friday, 8:00-11:30 am. Applicants must bring their U.S. passport and pay a fee. However, it is important to note that this is not an official criminal record, and the authorising official at the field office level has the authority to request a full FBI fingerprint check when considered necessary.

To obtain a criminal record certificate in Austria, applications can be filed with the Federal Police Headquarters or the mayor. The applicant must appear in person at least once before the responsible authority, either when applying for or collecting the certificate. In cases where appearing in person is considered an unreasonable hardship, the applicant's signature on the application form may be certified by a notary, court, or another official authority, along with a legalized copy of the applicant's passport or ID.

Criminal record certificates in Austria can come in two forms: restricted and unrestricted disclosure. For U.S. citizens, fingerprints can be taken by the individual state's criminal police office (Landespolizeidirektion). An appointment can be booked on the website of the Ministry of Interior Affairs, and the fee is a minimum of €49.20. The certificate is usually issued on the same day.

Local Police Check: a person can request that the police conduct a criminal records search at their local police department

In Austria, criminal records are maintained by the Register Division of the Federal Police Bureau Vienna. To access a criminal record, a person must complete a form with relevant identification and pay a fee. The fee was 28.60 euros in July 2014, or 16.40 euros if it was for employment purposes. Requests for a criminal record certificate can be taken to police stations and will be processed and provided to the applicant immediately, or a person can request a hard copy to be posted to an address within Austria. The National Register of Criminal Records is kept and updated by the Vienna Police Department - Register Division.

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