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What is the current processing time for an Arco police check in the UK for Brits seeking recent experiences?

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May 26, 2023

3 years ago

Andrea ********

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Hi. Here's a niche "anything else". Brits. Looking for recent experiences. How many days did it take  from submission to receipt in the post, for your Arco police check in the UK? Looking for anyone who did it since they went to manual processing. They are currently quoting 20 days plus postal time. Thanks

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Many UK residents reported varied experiences regarding the processing time for an Arco police check since the shift to manual processing. Responses indicated that the timeframes range from two weeks to as long as eight weeks, with one individual noting a six-week duration via regular post. Others mentioned a quicker alternative, the DBS check, which is less expensive and faster.

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Two weeks for me.

3 years ago

Robert ********

A simple DBS check is quicker and cheaper

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3 years ago

John *********

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Is this okay for O-A visa in UK?

3 years ago

Robert ********

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yes. I did my O-A with it last year.

3 years ago

John *********

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Thanks mate, I since checked and it did mention it for O-A on UK site.

3 years ago

John *********

ACRO are taking 20 working days at present plus delivery time, they're still manually processing applications (no online) since cyber attack in March. No express service.

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Pornrat ***********

Minimum 4 weeks but can take +8 weeks

3 years ago

Miles ***********

I did an ICPC and it took 6 weeks with regular post.

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Miles ***********

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