Letters explaining that British embassies, high commissions and consulates do not issue UK criminal record certificates. Sometimes called information notes.
British embassies, high commissions and consulates cannot provide:
criminal records
good conduct certificates
police clearance letters
If you’re asked by local authorities abroad to provide proof of this, download the relevant letter free of charge.
Good conduct certificate unavailable
If you’re asked to provide proof that British embassies and consulates do not issue good conduct certificates, download the relevant letter.
If your country or territory is not listed, use the ‘All countries and territories’ letter.
Stamped and signed versions of these letters cost £50 but are only available in some countries. if you can get a stamped and signed version.
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Police clearance request unavailable
If you’re asked to provide proof that British embassies and consulates do not issue police clearance request letters, download the relevant letter.
Stamped and signed versions of these letters cost £50 but are only available in some countries. if you can get a stamped and signed version.
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