Criminal Record Authorization AIMA 2025
The criminal record check authorization is a mandatory document for residence permit renewal processes with AIMA (Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum). This article provides an official adapted template and a complete guide on how to correctly fill out this declaration.
The document is an express authorization by which the applicant allows AIMA to directly consult their Portuguese criminal record in official systems, complying with article 42-D of Regulatory Decree No. 84/2007. This declaration replaces the need to present a physical criminal record certificate, respecting the personal data protection regime.
The article explains in detail:
– What is the request for criminal record check
– Legal basis (article 42-D of Regulatory Decree No. 84/2007)
– Adapted declaration template ready to use
– How to fill in all required fields
– Who must sign the declaration
– Whether notarization is necessary
– Difference between Portuguese criminal record and home country certificate
The template presented includes all necessary fields: full name, parents’ names, date of birth, nationality, passport number, and signature. The declaration does not require notarial recognition for processes with AIMA, with a signature matching the identification document being sufficient.
This guide is essential for those renewing their residence permit in Portugal or applying for a visa, providing clear information and a practical template that can be adapted for different situations.
