For the new AIMA document updates, criminal record with apostille is need to be updated. My country issues E-Apostilles for criminal records which is like a normal one but instead of a physical paper this is an electronically signed PDF.
Since I am not in my country right now I can’t pick up physical criminal record with apostille, but I can get E-Apostilled criminal record online through government website after paying the fee. Is it accepted in Portugal?
I am saying for Türkiye, you can get the apostilled criminal record from the courthouses(Adliye) that have the Justice Commission Presidency(Adalet Komisyonu Başkanlığı).
But you have to be there in person. I am also considering to use e-apostilled documents like @dgkn
Could you figure out how to get a document showing your TAX ID in your home country (in this case, Türkiye) with an (e-)apostille?
A general rule for any country is to make a notarized copy and then place apostille on the notary’s signature. This method applies to any document that cannot be apostilled directly (i.e. the original is not signed by a public official).
You can get a document “mükellefiyet durumunu gösterir belge” / document indicatiting taxpayer status from this website “https://dijital.gib.gov.tr/”, have it translated by a sworn translator, notarized, and apostilled by the district governor’s office(kaymakamlık).
Thanks for the info. I am asking for E-Apostille. It is like a normal criminal record but instead of a physical paper this is an electronically signed PDF. I can easily get Judicial record document here without going to Turkey in person https://www.eapostil.gov.tr/
Better than e-apostille if you are not in Turkiye;
Embassy > Get a signed & stamped criminal record > Translate it to local language > Take a noter copy > Take an apostille > Translate all to Portuguese and apostilled again
Or
Embassy > Give power of attorney “muvafakatname” to the person you assign in Turkiye (write every detail that he/she will get criminal record and will apostille it etc etc., post poa original to assigned person
I will make sure first if Portugal accepts e-apostilled criminal recdord from eapostil gov tr. May I ask why do you need a document showing your TAX ID in your home country? My lawyer didn’t ask such a document for golden visa.
Getting e-apostilled criminal record from eapostil gov tr is only $3 and takes a few minutes online. If Portugal accepts e-apostille, this is a very convenient way to do it.
If it is not accepted, I will do the POA as you mentioned in the last paragraph.
When is your appointment ? Please share your result with e-apostille , it will be a huge improvement.
I’ve used it in the past (2021 & 2023), it works.
My GV application was submitted in June, 2022 for SEF pre-approval. Nothing happened until last week, I was asked to update my criminal record with apostille so AIMA can give me a appointment date for biometrics. I will share the results
Thanks, that’s a huge relief! Did you get it from here https://www.eapostil.gov.tr/ and did it work for GV application?
yes to both questions
Simply because AIMA requires it as standard for all GV paths:
https://aima.gov.pt/pt/viver/autorizacao-de-residencia-para-investimento-art-90-o-a
I recommend always checking the official source for requirements when available, besides consulting with your lawyer.
Thanks for the info, Tommy. I have a national identity card with my ID on it. My lawyers said this ID is accepted. I think since national ID number is considered as personal tax ID in Turkey, the national identity card is accepted as “a document showing your TAX ID in your home country”. I will double check with my lawyers again
I am not so sure about that…
What about your Vergi Kimlik No? Is it not separate from your T.C. Kimlik No?
I just checked my national id number and personal tax id number and they are the same numbers. Dide some research: since 2006 they are the same numbers for Turkish citizens according to Official Gazette: https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2006/08/20060829-13.htm
Here is more info as well https://www.istanbulymmo.org.tr/Data/Platform/1246.pdf
Hello, I am having the same issue, I was asked to reupload my criminal record with an apostille. I got an E-Apostille as well and uploaded it Apparently its not possible to get a real apostille from Turkish embassy, you have to be in Turkey to get a proper apostille. I did some research and it said that the e-apostille is valid in EU.
I am also having doubts bc Portugal isnt really working as if it was a normal EU country.
Have you heard from AIMA about it? if you have received your card, how long did the process take after you reuploaded your criminal record? thanks in advance.