New procedure for getting UK police certificate
Jul 13th 2008, 12:20 pm
#76
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Re: New procedure for getting UK police certificate
Just an FYI for anyone with an old certificate and no time to get a new one before interview, I've just been approved, 11th July, with an old style police certificate. I didn't discover there was a new one until it was too late and had to take my chances; although I did order a new one in case I was given a provisional acceptance subject to the new document. So if you have an old one with an interview coming fast and are worried, cover your options by ordering one, but you may still be OK if it doesn't arrive in time. I believe that the old ones will definately be no good after the 11th of August.
Jul 22nd 2008, 11:16 am
#77
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Re: New procedure for getting UK police certificate
A friend from another board, who reads UK specific reports from around and about says "I have been reading reports of people at London being given 'conditional approvals' pending the submission of the new police certificate..so although the website says the old ones are being accepted until August that information cannot be relied on."
Nothing official, but proceed with caution if you are on a deadline for getting to the US. If you are 'conditionally approved' your visa will simply be held until you get them the missing document.
Nothing official, but proceed with caution if you are on a deadline for getting to the US. If you are 'conditionally approved' your visa will simply be held until you get them the missing document.
Aug 28th 2008, 8:19 pm
#78
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Re: New procedure for getting UK police certificate
Since this is old news now, it's time to un-pin this thread, I think. Is there anything from here that anyone wants to grab for the wiki or elsewhere?
Aug 29th 2008, 12:45 pm
#79
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Re: New procedure for getting UK police certificate
Oh man when did this happen?
I sent off for the £10 access request just LAST WEEK.
I got a response yesterday saying to expect the certificate within 40 days.
Does anyone know for sure whether the "old" access request will be acceptable to the consulate for the visa process or not?
If we are unsure, does anyone know if you can have the old and new processes going simultaneously? I don't care about the £35, I just want a certificate that works for the purpose of the visa.
{Edit} In addition, the form asks for a date for travel? What's that about? How are you supposed to commit yourself to a date when your visa hasn't even been issued! Madness!
I sent off for the £10 access request just LAST WEEK.
I got a response yesterday saying to expect the certificate within 40 days.Does anyone know for sure whether the "old" access request will be acceptable to the consulate for the visa process or not?
If we are unsure, does anyone know if you can have the old and new processes going simultaneously? I don't care about the £35, I just want a certificate that works for the purpose of the visa.
{Edit} In addition, the form asks for a date for travel? What's that about? How are you supposed to commit yourself to a date when your visa hasn't even been issued! Madness!
It only took 5 days for me to receieve it Actually i ordered 2 because it was only £5 more to get a second copy and though i might as well have it, glad i did cause I sent one to NVC with my Paperwork and i have one to take to the Embassy in London Hope this info helps
Michelle
Aug 31st 2008, 5:33 pm
#80
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Re: New procedure for getting UK police certificate
we have just applied for the police certificate, does any one know how long it takes to receive it, Their web site says 10 days??
Aug 31st 2008, 5:38 pm
#81
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Re: New procedure for getting UK police certificate
You'll probably get it in about a week.
Aug 31st 2008, 8:14 pm
#82
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Re: New procedure for getting UK police certificate
Oh man when did this happen?
I sent off for the £10 access request just LAST WEEK. I got a response yesterday saying to expect the certificate within 40 days.
Does anyone know for sure whether the "old" access request will be acceptable to the consulate for the visa process or not?
If we are unsure, does anyone know if you can have the old and new processes going simultaneously? I don't care about the £35, I just want a certificate that works for the purpose of the visa.
{Edit} In addition, the form asks for a date for travel? What's that about? How are you supposed to commit yourself to a date when your visa hasn't even been issued! Madness!
I sent off for the £10 access request just LAST WEEK.
I got a response yesterday saying to expect the certificate within 40 days.Does anyone know for sure whether the "old" access request will be acceptable to the consulate for the visa process or not?
If we are unsure, does anyone know if you can have the old and new processes going simultaneously? I don't care about the £35, I just want a certificate that works for the purpose of the visa.
{Edit} In addition, the form asks for a date for travel? What's that about? How are you supposed to commit yourself to a date when your visa hasn't even been issued! Madness!
I got my 35 GBP Certificate about 4 weeks ago, took a week in total, so you do get value for money
.Of course I didn't like spending that much money, but think of all the poor people who lived abroad and need certificates from there as well. In my case, I needed a German cert, had to pay GBP 100 for a notarised public to confirm I am who I claim to be, and then pay another 62 GBP for a certified translation of my German Police Cert.
35 Pounds is a bargain!!!
Kind regards
Diana
Feb 28th 2009, 1:03 pm
#83
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Re: New procedure for getting UK police certificate
I can't see that this has been posted before but apologies if it has.
http://www.acpo.police.uk/certificates.asp
The cost has gone up to £35 too.
http://www.acpo.police.uk/certificates.asp
The cost has gone up to £35 too.
Feb 28th 2009, 4:56 pm
#84
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Re: New procedure for getting UK police certificate
Does anyone know what police certificate I need? for living in Scotland?
Feb 28th 2009, 6:21 pm
#87
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Re: New procedure for getting UK police certificate
I'm going to lock this thread now since the crisis of timing it discussed is long over.
There is only one police check, even if you're Scottish. Get the ACPO.
I refer you to the wiki entry for more details: http://britishexpats.com/wiki/Police_Certificates
