I am applying in UK for a NonImm O-A Visa. It states the following:
‘Certificate of criminal record clearance from own country and country of permanent residence with validity of at least 3 months. Applicants residing in the United Kingdom will need to have a police clearance issued only from here’
What does validity of at least 3 months mean? I hope to apply online for my visa in 3 months as I have to wait for my funds to be seasoned, at what stage can I apply for my Certificate of criminal record clearance so that’s it’s valid?
Thank you🙏
TLDR : Answer Summary
The validity of at least 3 months for the criminal record clearance means that the certificate must be dated no more than 3 months prior to the visa application. It's important not to obtain the certificate too early, as it might expire before your application. You can apply for the certificate ahead of time, but ensure that it arrives shortly before your visa application, preferably when you are ready to submit all required documents.