UK police certificate

[LEL 20]

Hey all,

I have looked around and read what I could find about the UK police certificate, I was convinced it was valid for 12 months, meaning it could be issued up to 12 months before the medical, so I got it really early. But then checking the documents needed for the medical I'm confused, should it be issued within the last 6 months but the document is valid for 12 months?!

I'm really sorry if this has been answered elsewhere!

L

• For applicants aged 16 and over, a UK police certificate (known as an ACRO) issued within the past 6 months;(http://london.usembassy.gov/iv/medical_examination.html)
• How long is a police certificate valid for?

  With the exception of the U.K. police certificate which is considered valid for 12 months from the date of issuance, a police certificate is valid indefinitely, provided you do not return to the country and reside for six months or more, if it's your country of birth or current residence. The period is twelve months for any other country. (http://london.usembassy.gov/faq-imm-proc.html#iv041)

[Pavel3002 13]

We had to provide second police certificate with medical. Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe in the eyes of Embassy its only valid for 6 months.

[Nich-Nick 3,353]

<p>Hey all, I have looked around and read what I could find about the UK police certificate, I was convinced it was valid for 12 months, meaning it could be issued up to 12 months before the medical, so I got it really early. But then checking the documents needed for the medical I'm confused, should it be issued within the last 6 months but the document is valid for 12 months?! I'm really sorry if this has been answered elsewhere! L

• For applicants aged 16 and over, a UK police certificate (known as an ACRO) issued within the past 6 months;(http://london.usembassy.gov/iv/medical_examination.html)
• How long is a police certificate valid for?With the exception of the U.K. police certificate which is considered valid for 12 months from the date of issuance, a police certificate is valid indefinitely, provided you do not return to the country and reside for six months or more, if it's your country of birth or current residence. The period is twelve months for any other country. (http://london.usembassy.gov/faq-imm-proc.html#iv041)

The UK police certificate is valid for 12 months. The medical people (Knightsbridge) are fine with older than 6 months. They also say you have to bring your appointment letter or London letter ...something like that, but they don't hold you to that either if you don't have one. They are easy.

[LEL 20]

The UK police certificate is valid for 12 months. The medical people (Knightsbridge) are fine with older than 6 months. They also say you have to bring your appointment letter or London letter ...something like that, but they don't hold you to that either if you don't have one. They are easy.

Thank you!

[CharlieTanger 76]

From my understanding they're fine with a police cert that's older than 6 months at the London Embassy interview as well. If I'm wrong, please correct me.