Foreign Criminal Record Translation in Charleroi: Industry, Aerospace and Moroccan and Turkish Workers

In Charleroi, the industrial and aeronautical crossroads of Hainaut, sworn translation of a foreign criminal record is frequently requested to gain employment in the steel or aerospace sectors at Gosselies, or for procedures related to the large Moroccan and Turkish communities in the region.

Steel and aerospace industry at Gosselies: criminal record requirements

The Charleroi-Gosselies industrial zone is home to major aeronautics players (Sonaca, Airbus subcontractors) and heavy industry. These companies have rigorous background check procedures for recruitment, particularly for positions accessing sensitive areas or handling high-value equipment.

For foreign workers recruited in these sectors, a criminal record from their country of origin translated into French is systematically required during onboarding. Charleroi-Gosselies Airport also applies this requirement for obtaining a landside access badge (in accordance with airport security regulations).

Moroccan and Turkish workers: criminal record specificities

The Province of Hainaut, of which Charleroi is the economic centre, is home to a significant Moroccan and Turkish community originating from mining and industrial immigration. These workers and their descendants regularly face criminal record translation procedures.

For the Moroccan criminal record (bulletin no. 3): issued by the court of first instance at the place of birth or by the Moroccan Consulate in Brussels or Liège. Drafted in classical Arabic, it must be translated Arabic-French by a Belgian sworn translator specialising in Arabic. Our agency has sworn Arabic-French translators registered with the SPF Justice.

For the Turkish criminal record (Adli Sicil Belgesi): obtained via the e-Devlet portal or from the Turkish Public Prosecutor's office. Structured document in Turkish, translated into French by a Belgian sworn Turkish-French translator. Turkey being a member of the Hague Convention, the Turkish apostille is available and widely accepted.

Employment in steel and regulated sectors

Charleroi-area companies in the metallurgy, chemistry and construction sectors use vetting procedures for certain profiles. Trade unions and professional federations in Hainaut (FGTB Charleroi, CSC Hainaut) sometimes assist their members in these qualification and background validation procedures.