Austria Criminal Check - Candidate Guidance

## How to submit your criminal check in Austria ### Step 1: Log in or create your Zinc account Once your employer requests a criminal check, you’ll need to log in to your Zinc account. If you don’t already have an account, you must create one. Once logged in, confirm the following details: - Your full name (including name history if applicable) - Your date of birth - Your country of residence: Austria - Address history for the past 5 years - Your consent ### Step 2: Provide your personal information You will need to supply the following details to initiate the check: - First name - Last name - Birth date - Consent - Current address - Your email address Ensure that all the information provided is accurate to avoid delays in processing. ### Step 3: Connect with our checking provider and complete your application process After confirming and submitting your information within Zinc, you’ll receive an email from our checking partner. This email will include the instructions on how to apply for the certificate either in person or online. Subject line will be: _Criminal record certificate for Austria AD-AE_ You will need to pay for the certificate however you will be reimbursed if you submit your details via the secure link attached in the email you receive from our checking provider. Please confirm that you have received this email by replying back to our checking provider. ### Step 4: Scan and send your certificate Once, you have received the criminal certificate, scan it and send to our checking provider via e-mail at the email specified in their original email. Failure to provide your certificate will delay the processing of your criminal check and may result it an **Impossible to Verify** result on your criminal check on Zinc if not provided.