RickG16 Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 (edited) It seems UK embassies can't offer a letter or stamp a form to this effect.... the only option seems to go through ACRO in the UK - cost is about £50 and looks like delivery could take a while. The application is also a long one. Are there any other quicker options for proving I have no criminal record? Edited December 20, 2022 by RickG16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IvorBiggun2 Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 Have you tried https://www.gov.uk/request-copy-criminal-record Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickG16 Posted December 20, 2022 Author Share Posted December 20, 2022 43 minutes ago, IvorBiggun2 said: Have you tried https://www.gov.uk/request-copy-criminal-record Unfortunately that's for people living in England and Wales. This is for an overseas visa 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digitalbanana Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 I am getting mine from https://pcscenter.sbpolice.go.th/en as an expat applying for police clearance for a visa for a third country. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRToMRT Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 ACRO has two delivery options, the longest is 2 weeks and the second, for a fee they do it in a few days as well. Always been on time for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickG16 Posted December 20, 2022 Author Share Posted December 20, 2022 9 minutes ago, Digitalbanana said: I am getting mine from https://pcscenter.sbpolice.go.th/en as an expat applying for police clearance for a visa for a third country. This is for Malaysia, and I think they want it from country of origin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickG16 Posted December 20, 2022 Author Share Posted December 20, 2022 1 minute ago, MRToMRT said: ACRO has two delivery options, the longest is 2 weeks and the second, for a fee they do it in a few days as well. Always been on time for me. Thanks. Guess I might have to set aside a day to apply... The application form has many sections! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdey Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 I can only tell of my experience. Wrote to the police and they replied that they aren’t allowed to say whether someone has a record but did state that to the best of their knowledge I am not wanted for anything. Thai authorities accepted that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickG16 Posted December 21, 2022 Author Share Posted December 21, 2022 13 minutes ago, Purdey said: I can only tell of my experience. Wrote to the police and they replied that they aren’t allowed to say whether someone has a record but did state that to the best of their knowledge I am not wanted for anything. Thai authorities accepted that. Thanks... How did you contact them? Was it email? Feel free to PM. Thanks mate ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRToMRT Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 (edited) 36 minutes ago, Purdey said: I can only tell of my experience. Wrote to the police and they replied that they aren’t allowed to say whether someone has a record but did state that to the best of their knowledge I am not wanted for anything. Yes thats how ACRO works, the statement (certificate) they give you is that their search yielded no results ("no trace") at the time. Edited December 21, 2022 by MRToMRT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickG16 Posted December 21, 2022 Author Share Posted December 21, 2022 17 minutes ago, MRToMRT said: Yes thats how ACRO works, the statement (certificate) they give you is that their search yielded no results ("no trace") at the time. Unfortunately the application form has about 10 sections.... Will take longer than my actual visa! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdey Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 57 minutes ago, RickG16 said: How did you contact them? Was it email? This was over 10 years ago and so I sent a letter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheungWan Posted December 22, 2022 Share Posted December 22, 2022 There used to be a cheaper and simpler alternative online Scottish form which was acceptable for O/A applications. Others might know if still operational. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan O Posted December 22, 2022 Share Posted December 22, 2022 On 12/21/2022 at 8:19 AM, Purdey said: I can only tell of my experience. Wrote to the police and they replied that they aren’t allowed to say whether someone has a record but did state that to the best of their knowledge I am not wanted for anything. Thai authorities accepted that. What country was that in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickG16 Posted December 22, 2022 Author Share Posted December 22, 2022 Got it sorted. Thanks chaps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdey Posted December 22, 2022 Share Posted December 22, 2022 1 hour ago, Dan O said: What country was that in? That was the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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