Waiver of the translation verification requirement under the Economic Migration Programs
10.01.2024 / 08:16 | Aktualizováno: 10.01.2024 / 08:33
Effective 01 January 2024, the requirement for translation verification of the criminal record (Philippine NBI and other police clearances from abroad) with apostille (or legalized) are no longer required under the Czech Economic Migration Programs provided those police clearances are in English. If printed in multiple languages, as long as English is included, then it is acceptable.
Effective 01 January 2024, the requirement for translation verification of the criminal record (Philippine NBI and other police clearances from abroad) with apostille (or legalized) under the following Economic Migration Programs:
1. Qualified Employee Program
2. Highly-Skilled Employee Program
3. Key and Research Staff Program (Essential & Scientific)
are NO LONGER REQUIRED provided that the document is issued in the ENGLISH language. If printed in multiple languages, as long as English is included, then it is acceptable.
Please note that visa applicants already issued with a compliance even after the said date are still required to process the translation verification of their documents and comply.
Non-regime (electronic draw) and long-term visa applicants are still required to have their police clearances translated and verified which they may avail of simultaneously on the date of their visa appointment.
Family unification visa applicants who are applying alongside their spouse who is part of the Highly-Skilled Employee Program do not need to avail translation verification services.
Other documents like civil registry documents or diplomas has to be translated and verified.