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What is the current processing time for the UK Police ACRO certificate based on recent experiences?
i applied UK for my Police Acro cert on 29th Sept the got an email few days later saying it would be 29 days then yest i got this 🤷🏼♀️. Anyone else get this and successfully get theirs?
Answer summary
The discussion revolves around the varying processing times for the UK Police ACRO certificate applied for by expats, particularly those applying in relation to Thailand. Users report receiving their certificates anywhere from 2 to 3 weeks after application, while others have experienced delays without notification. The thread highlights that due to high demand and new rules for visa applications at the UK Thai Embassy, applications may be taking longer than usual.
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Pete ****
I've had 4 ACROs in the past 2 years, never seen this. Go on, tell us what you've been nicked for 😉
Amanda **********
OP@Pete ***
it does seem weird. defo never been nicked lol 🤷🏼♀️
Henrik *****
It is High season for visa applications for Thailand !
Because of new rules the number of applications made at the UK Thai Embassy has drastically increased, and coinciding with the usual high season for visas, resulting in longer processing time.
New rules also means a higher number af requests to other parties, who should supply the now needed documentation.
Because of new rules the number of applications made at the UK Thai Embassy has drastically increased, and coinciding with the usual high season for visas, resulting in longer processing time.
New rules also means a higher number af requests to other parties, who should supply the now needed documentation.
SparklyC*********
Got it out of the blue after 3 weeks, they never told me that it was ready or dispatched, it just arrived without any kind of notification
SwiftRasp*********
How many cities were you arrested in 😎😎😎
Amanda **********
OPSwiftRaspberry2631 i know i did wonder that to myself i can’t remember any incidents lol🤷🏼♀️😂😂
Darren **************
Pay for express. Takes a couple of days.
Rory **********
@Darren *************
they no longer have express available due to volume of applicants
Danny ********
I applied on the 30th and ive not ad this either
SavvyHummi**********
@Danny *******
sorry do you know for tourist visa need ACRO. Or just for DTV
Katia ******
Same here. Got mine within 2 weeks or so.
SavvyHummi**********
@Katia *****
sorry do you know for tourist visa need ACRO. Or just for DTVSamantha ************
SavvyHummingbird4091 not needed for a tourist visa - needed for DTV :)
Mark ******
@Samantha ***********
really? Yes I got mine nearly a year ago. Thanks for the update. 👍 Incidentally I found the process time consuming but fairly easy. I just asked Chat GPT if I didn’t understand anything.Samantha ************
@Mark *****
did you apply before 31st August ? The rules changed then ? :)Mark ******
@Samantha ***********
I didn’t need one for my DTV
Danielle ********
I also applied on the 29th and it said 20 working days and haven’t had this email as of yet
SavvyHummi**********
@Danielle *******
sorry do you know for tourist visa need ACRO. Or just for DTV
Danielle ********
SavvyHummingbird4091 no you don’t
Vittorio **********
Got it after 2 weeks that’s the standard email
SavvyHummi**********
@Vittorio *********
sorry do you know for tourist visa need ACRO. Or just for DTV
Adam *******
SavvyHummingbird4091 just DTV
Vittorio **********
SavvyHummingbird4091 I do not known sort ry but if you check online will tell you
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