Police Record: 1 year or 6 months?

[on_the_road 1]

Hello,

I lived in a country for 9-10 months when I was 19. I know it's written that I need a Police Record only if I was there for more than a year

("If the applicant lived in a different country for more than 12 months", http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/immigrate/diversity-visa/if-you-are-selected/prepare-supporting-documents.html)

but some former lottery winners told me I should bring one if I lived there for more than 6 months... I guess I just need to follow the official website but I need to be reassured

Thanks!

Edited September 16, 2014 by on_the_road

[zuroma999 12]

Officially, it's if you live in another country for more than 12 months.

And then for your country of nationality, from each locality you have lived in more than 6 months.

In some countries, of course, one police certificate covers all localities and you won't need separate ones for each locality. You have to double-check the reciprocity page for the appropriate country.

[SusieQQQ 11,584]

It's 12 months per previous country and 6 months for your current country.

[on_the_road 1]

Thanks for your answers!