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Local Time
Capital
 Lisbon 
Language
 Portuguese 
Currency
 € 
Time Zone
 UTC +0 
Population
 10,581,949 
Internet TLD
 .pt 
Area
 92,212 km² 
Calling Code
 +351 
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Portugal Background Checks

 
Individual Records Searches Price (US$)Average Turnaround Order Sample

Portugal Criminal Records Search 

$100  7-10 days  International Criminal Search International Criminal Search Sample Report

Requirements: Name, date of birth, full address, release

The criminal record search in Portugal is conducted through the local level court based on the jurisdiction of the city provided. This search will report back felony level convictions in the past 7 years. Report may include case type, file date, file location, case number, charge information, disposition information, and sentencing information.

Portugal Civil Records Search 

$180  10-20 days  International Civil Search Sample Report International Criminal Search Sample Report

Requirements: Name, date of birth, address, release

This search is conducted at the local level through the court based on the jurisdiction of the city provided. Report may include case type, file date, case number, name of court where case was filed, plaintiff, defendant and disposition if a case can be located.

Portugal Bankruptcy Records Search 

$115  7-10 days  International Criminal Search Sample Report International Criminal Search Sample Report

Requirements: Name, date of birth, address, release

This search is conducted at the local level through the court based on the jurisdiction of the city provided. Report may include file date, case number, name of court where case was filed and case status if a bankruptcy case can be located.

Education Degree Verification in Portugal 

$69  7-14 days  International Criminal Search Sample Report International Criminal Search Sample Report

Requirements: Name, date of birth, school name, degree, major, dates of attendance, city of school, degree copy and release form

An subject inflating their educational accomplishments is one of the most common occurrences found on a subject's resume or application. CRS checks processes Education Verifications by contacting educational institutions directly to verify degrees or certifications earned. We verify dates of attendance, graduation date and degree information.

Employment Verification in Portugal 

$69  7-14 days  International Criminal Search Sample Report International Criminal Search Sample Report

Requirements: Name, date of birth, employer name and contact information, dates of employment, position held and release form

Past employment verification is recommended for all employees. It is approximated that 40% of all resumes and employment applications contain falsified information. Our standard Employment Verification reports the employer’s name, subject’s title, dates of employment, whether they are eligible for rehire, and we ask for additional comments.

Professional Reference Check in Portugal 

$69  7-14 days  International Criminal Search Sample Report International Criminal Search Sample Report

Requirements: Subject name and date of birth, reference's relationship, contact name and contact information (including phone number and email address)

Our experienced research staff completes Personal Reference checks by interviewing a subject’s former or current colleagues. Our researchers will provide a comprehensive overview of a person’s characteristics.

Motor Vehicle Records 

$58  6 days  International Criminal Search Sample Report International Criminal Search Sample Report

Requirements: Name, date of birth, address, color copy of driving license (front and back)

A verification of driver's license credentials and status for that jurisdiction. Results may also include driver history, conviction history, expiration, driving restrictions, and identity information.

Global Criminal, Terrorist & Sanctions List Search 

$59  1-2 days  International Criminal Search Sample Report International Criminal Search Sample Report

Requirements: Name, date of birth, address

Global Criminal, Terrorist & Sanctions List Search aggregates worldwide information sourced from government records, public records, news media publications, sanction and embargo lists and debarred and banned parties' lists to search for criminality information in over 240 countries and territories.

ID Check in Portugal 

$55  2-3 days  International Criminal Search Sample Report International Criminal Search Sample Report

Requirements: Name, DOB, Address, Consent Form, Identification Card Color Copy (Front and Back)

A validation and/or verification of the data subject’s identity documents.

Directorship Check in Portugal 

$70  1-3 days  International Criminal Search Sample Report International Criminal Search Sample Report

Requirements: Name, date of birth, address, passport copy, company name where directorship was held, company address, release form, In-Country Residence History Form

A search to determine if a candidate had fiduciary or board of directors responsibilities for a company.

Passport Validation 

$40  3 days  International Criminal Search Sample Report International Criminal Search Sample Report

Requirements: Name, date of birth, release, color copy of passport (identification page)

A validation to confirm that the algorithm behind the bar code on the passport matches that of the issuing country. Requires a scanned copy of the passport and includes a QC process on every validation.

Social Media Search 

$99  2-4 days  International Criminal Search Sample Report International Criminal Search Sample Report

Requirements: Name, date of birth, address history, personal e-mail address, phone number, passport number (if applicable), Education Information(school name, degree, major, dates of attendance, city of school) and Employment Information(employer name and contact information, dates of employment, position held)

CRS checks will use available traditional and electronic identifiers to positively verify ownership of a social media account or other online presence. we won’t hack a subject’s password to circumvent network safeguards or gain access to information, which is not in the public forum. Our trained researchers verify the subject’s identity with multiple identifiers and remove false positive results. In addition, we will report positive articles, ie. volunteer activities, board of directors involvement, etc.

Business Records SearchesPrice (US$)Average TurnaroundOrder Sample

Portugal Business Credit Report 

$199  7-10 days  International Criminal Search Sample Report International Criminal Search Sample Report

Requirements: Company name, address

The Business Credit Report will provide you with valuable information on the company’s financial standing. Information on collections, payment histories, legal suits, judgments and bankruptcies may be listed on the report.

Portugal Business Civil Records Check 

$125  7-10 days  International Business Civil Search Sample Report International Criminal Search Sample Report

Requirements: Company name, address

This search is conducted at the local level through the court based on the jurisdiction of the city provided. Report may include case type, file date, case number, name of court where case was filed, plaintiff, defendant and disposition if a case can be located.

Portugal Business Bankruptcy Check 

$145  7-10 days  International Criminal Search Sample Report International Criminal Search Sample Report

Requirements: Company name, address

This search is conducted through the local courts. Report may include file date, case number, name of court where case was filed and case status if a bankruptcy case can be located.

 

Portugal Police Certificates

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Please note that CRS checks does not provide Police Certificates in Portugal.

Portuguese Nationals residing in Portugal may apply for a certificate, in person, directly with their local police authority. Applicants will need to complete Form 101 and present a valid identification card or passport. In major cities (e.g., Lisbon, Coimbra, and Porto), applicants may also go to the Centro de Identificacao Civil e Criminal (Central Registry of Civil and Criminal Identification). In smaller cities (e.g. Azores, and Madeira), applicants may also apply with the Judicial Delegation or Local Court.

Non-Residents must apply at their nearest Portuguese Embassy or Portuguese Diplomatic/Consular Office.

 

Privacy Laws & Regulations

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The Commissao Nacional de Proteccao de Dados (CNDP), is the primary regulatory authority responsible for enforcing compliance with the data protection laws. The principle laws in Portugal that regulates the collection and use of personal data are Law 67/98 of 26 October (Data Protection Law), which implemented the Data Protection Directive; and Article 35 of the Portugeuse Constitution, which provides protection for personal data. These law and their directives protects the way that personal data is collected and handled in Portugal. It states that individuals should provide consent prior to the collection of data, unless the law suggests otherwise.

- Data can only be collected if it is done so for relevant reasons and not in excess;
- Data that is collected may only be used for the purpose for which is was collected;
- Data must be up to date and accurate;
- If the data is found to be inaccurate, it needs to be discarded and replaced with accurate data;
- Once you are finished with the information collected, and it has fulfilled its purpose, the data must be destroyed;
- Data that is collected must be stored in a safe location with very limited and relevant access.

Data Protection restrictions are in place for countries within the European Union (EU). They do not allow for the transfer of data to countries outside of the European Union. Due to this restriction, the Safe Harbor was created. When a company becomes Safe Harbor certified, they agree and certify that they will meet the privacy and data protection requirements set forth by the Safe Harbor Directive. CRS checks is Safe Harbor certified, which allows us to obtain information from the EU.

 
 

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