Police certificates for the purpose of Emigration, visas and residency

Individuals requiring Police Certificates for the purposes of applications for emigration, visas or residency in Australia, Bahamas, Belgium, Canada, Chile, New Zealand, South Africa and the United States of America should download the application from the ACRO website. This certificate is processed entirely by the ACPO Criminal Records Office (ACRO).

All submissions and enquiries relating to this process should be directed to ACRO. They can be contacted by:

• 0845 6013999 (Monday to Friday between 8:30 and 16:30)
• acro.policecertificates@acro.pnn.police.uk
• ACRO, PO Box 481, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 9FS.

Please do not return this application form to West Midlands Police.