National check for search and prohibitions

There is a dangerous misconception that checking oneself through paid online services or aggregators of court decisions guarantees legal clearance. The fundamental mistake here lies in the misunderstanding of the architecture of police data. The internet only sees Public Records—public records. These include completed court cases, bankruptcies, published sanction lists. However, police operational work is conducted in a completely different informational field.

Closed databases (Police & Border Control) contain information that by law cannot be disclosed to third parties. Free and even expensive commercial checks do not reveal operational interest. If you are under investigation by an investigator but charges have not yet been officially filed, court databases will be empty, while in the police computer, there is already a note next to your surname to detain for clarification of circumstances.

Moreover, online services are powerless against administrative bans. A person may be completely clean in terms of the criminal code but have a ban on entry due to a visa regime violation from five years ago or an unpaid municipal fine. These minor violations are often automatically entered into border control systems and become an insurmountable barrier when attempting to cross the border. National checks delve deeper than the surface layer of the internet, analyzing closed departmental instructions and lists of undesirable individuals.

Spain is one of the key security hubs of the European Union, and its law enforcement system is closely integrated into pan-European control mechanisms. The specificity of the region lies in the fact that national databases operate in conjunction with the Schengen Information System (SIS II). A problem in one country is automatically replicated across the entire Schengen area, creating a domino effect.

We conduct checks through the PERPOL system — the central database of the National Police and Civil Guard of Spain. This registry accumulates information on all individuals who have ever come to the attention of Spanish law enforcement. A record in PERPOL can appear not only due to criminal prosecution but also as a result of administrative offenses, deportations, or visa denials. The risk lies in the fact that even an old, seemingly forgotten incident (for example, a street fight at a resort ten years ago without a trial) remains in the system and can serve as grounds for entry denial or thorough inspection.

The check also covers gendarmerie registers, which often contain unique data not duplicated in police systems. This is critically important for those planning to obtain a residence permit or invest in real estate. A clean criminal record certificate from the country of citizenship will not help if the Spanish PERPOL system has a flag indicating undesirability of stay. We identify such marks and provide recommendations for their legal removal before they become a reason for visa cancellation at the border.

Turkey and the United Arab Emirates have, in recent years, become major transit and business hubs for citizens of the post-Soviet space. However, behind the facade of tourist appeal and business opportunities lie strict security systems operating under their own rules, different from European ones. Here, arrests at passport control often happen instantly, without prior notifications or the possibility of promptly contacting a consul.

In Turkey, we conduct checks through analogs of the UYAP system (National Judicial Network Information System) and PolNet. Turkish legislation has a broad interpretation of concepts related to national security threats. Political refugees and activists are at heightened risk, as extradition mechanisms and information exchange are often used here as tools of political pressure. A warrant may be invisible to Interpol but active within the internal Turkish security system, leading to immediate detention during a transfer in Istanbul.

The UAE represents a different category of risks, often associated with finances. The CID system (Criminal Investigation Department) records not only crimes but also debt obligations. An unpaid loan, a conflict with a business partner, or even overdue car rental payments can become grounds for initiating a criminal case. Local immigration blacklists are formed automatically. A distinctive feature of the Emirates is that information about an exit or entry ban often becomes available to a person only at the moment when an officer at the border is already calling the police squad. Our check in the UAE is aimed at identifying precisely such hidden financial and administrative triggers capable of disrupting lives.

The United States of America arguably has the most complex and multi-level law enforcement monitoring system in the world. A background check in the USA is not just a search for legal cases. The main danger for a foreigner lies in federal databases, to which all agencies are connected, from the FBI to the border service CBP.

The key element of our verification is the analysis of data correlating with NCIC (National Crime Information Center). This is a centralized information system where data on crimes, warrants, stolen property, and persons of operational interest from all states is collected. Being listed in the NCIC practically guarantees arrest during any interaction with law enforcement. However, for foreigners, the lists of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) pose no less of a threat.

Migration control in the USA works proactively. A visa can be revoked remotely, without notifying the holder, based on received operational information or sanctions lists. Often, people find out about this only when boarding a plane or upon arrival at JFK airport. We check for active warrants and status in immigration systems, which is especially important for individuals with dollar-denominated assets or those conducting international business. The risk of falling under secondary sanctions or sealed warrants from the US Department of Justice requires preventive diagnostics, which cannot be conducted through public sources.

Poland, being the eastern outpost of the European Union, bears the main burden of guarding the external borders of Schengen. This imposes a mark on the strictness and thoroughness of inspection measures. Polish border guards have access to expanded databases and act according to instructions that assume maximum vigilance regarding CIS citizens.

The basis of our check in this region is a request to KSIP (Krajowy System Informacyjny Policji) — the National Police Information System. It contains data not only about criminals but also about individuals who have been witnesses, victims, or simply subjected to document checks. A record in KSIP can be stored for years and serve as a reason for an in-depth inspection each time the border is crossed.

A critically important aspect is checking the databases of the Border Guard (Straż Graniczna). Poland actively uses national lists of foreigners whose presence in the country is deemed undesirable. The reasons can vary from unpaid traffic violation fines to suspicions of involvement with foreign intelligence activities. For citizens using Poland as a gateway to Europe, the presence of a ban in the Polish national system means an automatic denial of entry to the entire Schengen Zone, as the information is instantly shared with EU partners. We help identify these blocks before the trip begins.

Comprehensive analysis through attorney inquiries allows us to form a detailed picture of the client’s legal status. We do not limit ourselves to searching only for convictions, as threats to freedom often stem from procedural and administrative nuances. During the process, the following critical parameters are checked, which may affect your safety and freedom of movement:

The main fear of any person at risk is not to harm themselves by attempting to find out the truth. A direct request from an individual to the police can act as an alarm signal. If you are wanted and personally contact the authorities for a certificate, the system automatically records your activity, IP address, or location, which may speed up the detention process.

We completely eliminate this risk by using the institution of attorney-client privilege. The request is submitted not on your behalf, but on behalf of a licensed local attorney representing your interests. For the state system, this appears as a standard legal procedure for reviewing a defendant’s case. The attorney has the right to request case materials without disclosing the client’s current location or plans.

Interaction with government authorities is strictly formalized. The very fact of the inspection remains confidential and is not shared with third parties or international police organizations. The result of our work is a Legal Opinion—a written legal report. This document contains extracts from databases, risk analysis, and a legal assessment of the situation. If a warrant or prohibition is discovered, you receive the information in a secure environment, having the time and opportunity to develop a defense strategy together with our specialists, instead of finding out about it in handcuffs.

Safety begins with verified information. If you have reason to believe that you may be at risk, do not rely on luck. We have developed a clear action algorithm that minimizes your involvement and maximizes the result.