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halebob
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 Posted: Sun May 22, 2016 6:55 am Post subject: Police check for leaving |
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Hi. I was wondering if anyone could advise me.
I have booked an appointment at the UK embassy as I know I have to do this first. But, what comes next?
Things here are usually long and complicated, so I'd love to be prepared and try and make it go as smoothly as possible.
Do I just need to take my passport to the embassy with me?
I have 2 months left in KSA before returning to the UK.
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MI6agent
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| Posted: Sun May 22, 2016 12:53 pm Post subject: |
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Your question is not clear?
Do you want to apply for the UK police clearance certificate, or the Saudi one?
If it is for the UK police certificate, then you have to apply through the website of the ACRO Criminal Records Office.
https://www.acro.police.uk/police_certificates.aspx |
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nomad soul
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| Posted: Sun May 22, 2016 2:09 pm Post subject: |
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| A UK police check in order to leave KSA? This is a new one, and you're the only person to mention it. Who is requesting this info? |
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I-forgot
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nomad soul
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| Posted: Sun May 22, 2016 3:53 pm Post subject: |
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http://life-in-saudiarabia.blogspot.com/2014/06/get-police-clearance-certificate.html#.V0HBzZC6mrU
Check out the link above. A friend did a final exit about six months ago. Her company organised it. Neddless to say, she was not a teacher.
Hope this helps.
Nomad Soul - did you ever live in Saudi? If si, what was the police certificate procedure then? These things seem to change often. |
Yes, I was a direct hire at a university and left KSA nearly three years ago. Before final exit, I provided HR with statements from the housing manager (I lived on campus) and the bank that I had no outstanding debts as well as a release from the academic coordinator confirming I'd turned in the requisite reports and final marks. No Saudi police report needed. I received my final exit visa and certificate of employment, said my goodbyes, and left.
By the way, the article you linked to implies that the Saudi police report is not mandatory in order depart KSA on final exit; it's for the country of destination, which is likely to require it for migration/employment purposes if the individual is a noncitizen. That hasn't been my experience with another Mid East country and obviously, here in the US since leaving the Kingdom. See Police Clearance Certificate. So the Saudi police check is optional and not a requirement to leave KSA. |
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I-forgot
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| Posted: Sun May 22, 2016 4:46 pm Post subject: |
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That's correct - you don't need it in order to leave. However, it is necessary for immigration to other countries.
(I do know the US will give some flexibility with Middle Eastern countries as it is close to impossible to obtain after you have left but not all countries are as understanding). |
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halebob
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| Posted: Mon May 23, 2016 8:27 am Post subject: |
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Sorry if it wasn't clear.
I am currently in KSA and will be leaving in 2 months.
I want to obtain a police check for future jobs where they may request police checks for everywhere I have lived. For example, Korea ask for this.
I understand that obtaining it once I leave is almost impossible, so I'd rather get it sorted now.
You have to go to the UK embassy in order to fill a form in to start the process. I was wondering if anyone has done this, and if so, what was the procedure after this step. |
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nomad soul
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| Posted: Mon May 23, 2016 8:51 am Post subject: |
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Take a look at these instructions for a Saudi Police Clearance Check.
(Disclaimer: I never requested a PCC when I left KSA, and therefore, personally can't vouch for the accuracy of this process.)  |
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izmigari
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| Posted: Mon May 23, 2016 1:13 pm Post subject: |
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| One would think that the fact that Sowdy allowed you to escape the Kafeel system and leave the country in the first place, a "Polce Clearance Certificate" of sorts! |
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halebob
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| Posted: Thu May 26, 2016 7:28 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for the link nomad soul. I'll take a look at it.
I have my appointment at the embassy next week, so if I get anymore info, I'll post here. |
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