Getting UK background check

[beppyz 0]

This question is for anyone in the UK who has had to get their police background check. We're at the 'packet 3' stage and I was wondering how long it takes to get your police background once you apply for it. And more importantly, how do you apply for it?

Many thanks!

[Lizzy 0]

It can take anything up to 40 days, mine took 39 days.

They normally have it done before the 40 days i think. You apply for your police check by going into your local police station and getting the correct form, you pay 10 pounds for this pleasure.

I hope this has not changed because of IMBRA, if im wrong someone will give you the correct advice.

Edited November 27, 2006 by Lizzy

[heishe 2]

Ask at your local police office. I think my fiance got a form from them and mailed it in. It took a few weeks to get the report back. Apply as soon as possible! Apply today!

[fozzie 41]

Go to your local police sstation and ask for a subject access form, SA1 I believe. I got mine off the local constabulary's website. They should have it back to you in 40 days. The 1st time i did this it took 28 days. I had to get a second one done, long story, and that took 39 days and arrived 3 days before my interview.

Good luck

[Mags 112]

Check out this thread:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=42438

Edited November 27, 2006 by mags

[beppyz 0]

Go to your local police sstation and ask for a subject access form, SA1 I believe. I got mine off the local constabulary's website. They should have it back to you in 40 days. The 1st time i did this it took 28 days. I had to get a second one done, long story, and that took 39 days and arrived 3 days before my interview.

Good luck

Thanks! I think I am confused though...does my fiance not need it to turn in with the packet 3? A few people have stated that their's arrived a few days before their interview. So do we not need it to turn in with packet 3? Sorry for being redundant.

[Lizzy 0]

No you take it to the interview with you.

You should have it before you send off packet 3 as they arrange your interview after they get that package.

People have checked it and recived it in time for interview, but you dont want to take that chance.

[beppyz 0]

No you take it to the interview with you.

You should have it before you send off packet 3 as they arrange your interview after they get that package.

People have checked it and recived it in time for interview, but you dont want to take that chance.

Thanks! That clears up a lot. I was about to really get onto him about being so slack! We're not getting married until August, so we have a bit of time. I thought he needed it to turn in with packet 3 and that made me a bit nervous 'cos it expires for us January 14th.