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, 20223 yr by RickG16

Have you tried    https://www.gov.uk/request-copy-criminal-record

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

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.

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.

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 

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!

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.

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 ????

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, 20223 yr by MRToMRT

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!

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.

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.

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? 

Got it sorted. Thanks chaps 

1 hour ago, Dan O said:

What country was that in? 

That was the UK.