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Apologies in advance for the long post. This is my first post, I’ll probably do an introduction post at some point but in short, I’m about 6 months post-sentence, which took place 15 months after the knock. My offences were online communications, no images charges, and I have 10 years of SHPO and SOR. I’m looking forward to being part of a community that supports and does not judge. I’ve been reading other threads with interest but I’m still at the stage where my chest tightens and I feel slightly sick when I read what people go through.
I’m looking to gain knowledge on travelling with an Interpol notice. My amazing wife is still with me and now that I’ve finished my unpaid work we looked to go on holiday. My wife and I are retiring very soon and always planned travel to be a big part of retirement.
We booked a week together in Malta and I went to do the notification.
TUI - I’ve since seen stuff on this on other sites and can confirm that the police will tell TUI you are on the SOR, and I can confirm TUI will not let you travel. Partial refund only, appealing, but that knowledge has currently cost us £2k.
My other surprise was to be told I’m currently assessed as high risk (by probation and by police) and so an Interpol notice would be issued (presumably a green notice?). I was surprised as I was assessed medium in the PSR and I hadn’t been told any different. I’ve since been told it’s quite usual to begin with while they get to know you. I’ve changed probation officers through no fault of my own meaning I’m behind where I would otherwise be on the RA work. But I’ve done everything I can to engage with all concerned and do what needs to be done and show I will never be so stupid again. I’ve already finished my unpaid work.
I’m most keen to hear from others about the risk of travelling with a notice having been issued.
My understanding from my mosavo officer is that the notice is issued to Interpol, they may or may not share it with the destination country, and if shared obviously that country has discretion over whether I’m allowed in. He also says that 9 times out of 10 the person is allowed in. His point was that a family holiday in Europe is very different to travelling alone, or travelling to a high risk country.
I’m really torn now between travelling next month on the basis that it ‘should’ be ok, and leaving it a few months in the hope that my risk assessment is reduced to medium soon. I understand that in that event there’s no automatic Interpol notice, although they’d still assess every travel plan.
I’m due to be reassessed by probation soon, but not in time for our intended travel date, and I’m expecting to be moved back to medium. I don’t think I have a right to seek a review by the police ahead of schedule, although I know I can ask and see if they oblige.
If I travel now a notice will be issued and I have no real confidence on whether I will be allowed in (plus the stress of queuing at passport control). I don’t know can the notice be removed if and when I am downgraded, and is that a reliable process. I also don’t know if the notice is shared with the destination country or all countries.
It also seems that the coming ETIAS system is another reason not to want an Interpol notice to have been issued.
I have seen some posts about travel under a notice but would really like to hear how people have found this, and also the ease and effectiveness of getting the notice removed once risk is no longer assessed as high.
If I don’t travel now it is really hard on my wife who was obviously upset when we had to cancel the TUI booking. Also I guess no guarantee of if and when the Interpol notice can be avoided.
My wife has been amazing and all I want is for her to have the retirement she deserves. We’ve spent most of our lives saving and planning and I’ve put it all at risk.
Thanks for reading
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+xApologies in advance for the long post. This is my first post, I’ll probably do an introduction post at some point but in short, I’m about 6 months post-sentence, which took place 15 months after the knock. My offences were online communications, no images charges, and I have 10 years of SHPO and SOR. I’m looking forward to being part of a community that supports and does not judge. I’ve been reading other threads with interest but I’m still at the stage where my chest tightens and I feel slightly sick when I read what people go through.
I’m looking to gain knowledge on travelling with an Interpol notice. My amazing wife is still with me and now that I’ve finished my unpaid work we looked to go on holiday. My wife and I are retiring very soon and always planned travel to be a big part of retirement.
We booked a week together in Malta and I went to do the notification.
TUI - I’ve since seen stuff on this on other sites and can confirm that the police will tell TUI you are on the SOR, and I can confirm TUI will not let you travel. Partial refund only, appealing, but that knowledge has currently cost us £2k.
My other surprise was to be told I’m currently assessed as high risk (by probation and by police) and so an Interpol notice would be issued (presumably a green notice?). I was surprised as I was assessed medium in the PSR and I hadn’t been told any different. I’ve since been told it’s quite usual to begin with while they get to know you. I’ve changed probation officers through no fault of my own meaning I’m behind where I would otherwise be on the RA work. But I’ve done everything I can to engage with all concerned and do what needs to be done and show I will never be so stupid again. I’ve already finished my unpaid work.
I’m most keen to hear from others about the risk of travelling with a notice having been issued.
My understanding from my mosavo officer is that the notice is issued to Interpol, they may or may not share it with the destination country, and if shared obviously that country has discretion over whether I’m allowed in. He also says that 9 times out of 10 the person is allowed in. His point was that a family holiday in Europe is very different to travelling alone, or travelling to a high risk country.
I’m really torn now between travelling next month on the basis that it ‘should’ be ok, and leaving it a few months in the hope that my risk assessment is reduced to medium soon. I understand that in that event there’s no automatic Interpol notice, although they’d still assess every travel plan.
I’m due to be reassessed by probation soon, but not in time for our intended travel date, and I’m expecting to be moved back to medium. I don’t think I have a right to seek a review by the police ahead of schedule, although I know I can ask and see if they oblige.
If I travel now a notice will be issued and I have no real confidence on whether I will be allowed in (plus the stress of queuing at passport control). I don’t know can the notice be removed if and when I am downgraded, and is that a reliable process. I also don’t know if the notice is shared with the destination country or all countries.
It also seems that the coming ETIAS system is another reason not to want an Interpol notice to have been issued.
I have seen some posts about travel under a notice but would really like to hear how people have found this, and also the ease and effectiveness of getting the notice removed once risk is no longer assessed as high.
If I don’t travel now it is really hard on my wife who was obviously upset when we had to cancel the TUI booking. Also I guess no guarantee of if and when the Interpol notice can be avoided.
My wife has been amazing and all I want is for her to have the retirement she deserves. We’ve spent most of our lives saving and planning and I’ve put it all at risk.
Thanks for reading
In my experience European Shengen countries' border guards just do a minute-long, long hard look at the screen then wave you through anyway. Cyprus seems to be an exception. Don't know about Malta. The USA would ban you for life if they knew you were on the reg. Workarounds are a much discussed topic. Canada is so-so. Also in my experience -- once you are medium risk, they don't issue any alerts one way or the other. Also since Brexit, it is not certain how much heed European border guards give to UK-issued green notices. What I experienced in Germany in 2018 -- the long hard lingering look -- was not strictly an effect of a green notice but the EU's own internal equivalent. But I imagine that a green notice would produce the same effect.
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+xApologies in advance for the long post. This is my first post, I’ll probably do an introduction post at some point but in short, I’m about 6 months post-sentence, which took place 15 months after the knock. My offences were online communications, no images charges, and I have 10 years of SHPO and SOR. I’m looking forward to being part of a community that supports and does not judge. I’ve been reading other threads with interest but I’m still at the stage where my chest tightens and I feel slightly sick when I read what people go through.
I’m looking to gain knowledge on travelling with an Interpol notice. My amazing wife is still with me and now that I’ve finished my unpaid work we looked to go on holiday. My wife and I are retiring very soon and always planned travel to be a big part of retirement.
We booked a week together in Malta and I went to do the notification.
TUI - I’ve since seen stuff on this on other sites and can confirm that the police will tell TUI you are on the SOR, and I can confirm TUI will not let you travel. Partial refund only, appealing, but that knowledge has currently cost us £2k.
My other surprise was to be told I’m currently assessed as high risk (by probation and by police) and so an Interpol notice would be issued (presumably a green notice?). I was surprised as I was assessed medium in the PSR and I hadn’t been told any different. I’ve since been told it’s quite usual to begin with while they get to know you. I’ve changed probation officers through no fault of my own meaning I’m behind where I would otherwise be on the RA work. But I’ve done everything I can to engage with all concerned and do what needs to be done and show I will never be so stupid again. I’ve already finished my unpaid work.
I’m most keen to hear from others about the risk of travelling with a notice having been issued.
My understanding from my mosavo officer is that the notice is issued to Interpol, they may or may not share it with the destination country, and if shared obviously that country has discretion over whether I’m allowed in. He also says that 9 times out of 10 the person is allowed in. His point was that a family holiday in Europe is very different to travelling alone, or travelling to a high risk country.
I’m really torn now between travelling next month on the basis that it ‘should’ be ok, and leaving it a few months in the hope that my risk assessment is reduced to medium soon. I understand that in that event there’s no automatic Interpol notice, although they’d still assess every travel plan.
I’m due to be reassessed by probation soon, but not in time for our intended travel date, and I’m expecting to be moved back to medium. I don’t think I have a right to seek a review by the police ahead of schedule, although I know I can ask and see if they oblige.
If I travel now a notice will be issued and I have no real confidence on whether I will be allowed in (plus the stress of queuing at passport control). I don’t know can the notice be removed if and when I am downgraded, and is that a reliable process. I also don’t know if the notice is shared with the destination country or all countries.
It also seems that the coming ETIAS system is another reason not to want an Interpol notice to have been issued.
I have seen some posts about travel under a notice but would really like to hear how people have found this, and also the ease and effectiveness of getting the notice removed once risk is no longer assessed as high.
If I don’t travel now it is really hard on my wife who was obviously upset when we had to cancel the TUI booking. Also I guess no guarantee of if and when the Interpol notice can be avoided.
My wife has been amazing and all I want is for her to have the retirement she deserves. We’ve spent most of our lives saving and planning and I’ve put it all at risk.
Thanks for reading
If I was in your shoes I would wait until you can be sure a Green Notice won't be issued. Even if it doesn't stop you entering that country, you just don't know what other countries might do with the information, or when it might be deleted. Explain to your wife that you're taking a short-term hit now in return for not sabotaging yourself long-term. Once you're moved off high-risk, you shouldn't have any problems, especially if you're travelling with your partner. I never did. (Experience: travelling to EU countries, before and after Brexit.)
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+x+xApologies in advance for the long post. This is my first post, I’ll probably do an introduction post at some point but in short, I’m about 6 months post-sentence, which took place 15 months after the knock. My offences were online communications, no images charges, and I have 10 years of SHPO and SOR. I’m looking forward to being part of a community that supports and does not judge. I’ve been reading other threads with interest but I’m still at the stage where my chest tightens and I feel slightly sick when I read what people go through.
I’m looking to gain knowledge on travelling with an Interpol notice. My amazing wife is still with me and now that I’ve finished my unpaid work we looked to go on holiday. My wife and I are retiring very soon and always planned travel to be a big part of retirement.
We booked a week together in Malta and I went to do the notification.
TUI - I’ve since seen stuff on this on other sites and can confirm that the police will tell TUI you are on the SOR, and I can confirm TUI will not let you travel. Partial refund only, appealing, but that knowledge has currently cost us £2k.
My other surprise was to be told I’m currently assessed as high risk (by probation and by police) and so an Interpol notice would be issued (presumably a green notice?). I was surprised as I was assessed medium in the PSR and I hadn’t been told any different. I’ve since been told it’s quite usual to begin with while they get to know you. I’ve changed probation officers through no fault of my own meaning I’m behind where I would otherwise be on the RA work. But I’ve done everything I can to engage with all concerned and do what needs to be done and show I will never be so stupid again. I’ve already finished my unpaid work.
I’m most keen to hear from others about the risk of travelling with a notice having been issued.
My understanding from my mosavo officer is that the notice is issued to Interpol, they may or may not share it with the destination country, and if shared obviously that country has discretion over whether I’m allowed in. He also says that 9 times out of 10 the person is allowed in. His point was that a family holiday in Europe is very different to travelling alone, or travelling to a high risk country.
I’m really torn now between travelling next month on the basis that it ‘should’ be ok, and leaving it a few months in the hope that my risk assessment is reduced to medium soon. I understand that in that event there’s no automatic Interpol notice, although they’d still assess every travel plan.
I’m due to be reassessed by probation soon, but not in time for our intended travel date, and I’m expecting to be moved back to medium. I don’t think I have a right to seek a review by the police ahead of schedule, although I know I can ask and see if they oblige.
If I travel now a notice will be issued and I have no real confidence on whether I will be allowed in (plus the stress of queuing at passport control). I don’t know can the notice be removed if and when I am downgraded, and is that a reliable process. I also don’t know if the notice is shared with the destination country or all countries.
It also seems that the coming ETIAS system is another reason not to want an Interpol notice to have been issued.
I have seen some posts about travel under a notice but would really like to hear how people have found this, and also the ease and effectiveness of getting the notice removed once risk is no longer assessed as high.
If I don’t travel now it is really hard on my wife who was obviously upset when we had to cancel the TUI booking. Also I guess no guarantee of if and when the Interpol notice can be avoided.
My wife has been amazing and all I want is for her to have the retirement she deserves. We’ve spent most of our lives saving and planning and I’ve put it all at risk.
Thanks for reading
If I was in your shoes I would wait until you can be sure a Green Notice won't be issued. Even if it doesn't stop you entering that country, you just don't know what other countries might do with the information, or when it might be deleted. Explain to your wife that you're taking a short-term hit now in return for not sabotaging yourself long-term. Once you're moved off high-risk, you shouldn't have any problems, especially if you're travelling with your partner. I never did. (Experience: travelling to EU countries, before and after Brexit.) I might add however that the continental countries are very indifferent. You're almost certain to get in. Although that general precaution about leakiness - fair enough, I have nothing to add.
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+x+xApologies in advance for the long post. This is my first post, I’ll probably do an introduction post at some point but in short, I’m about 6 months post-sentence, which took place 15 months after the knock. My offences were online communications, no images charges, and I have 10 years of SHPO and SOR. I’m looking forward to being part of a community that supports and does not judge. I’ve been reading other threads with interest but I’m still at the stage where my chest tightens and I feel slightly sick when I read what people go through.
I’m looking to gain knowledge on travelling with an Interpol notice. My amazing wife is still with me and now that I’ve finished my unpaid work we looked to go on holiday. My wife and I are retiring very soon and always planned travel to be a big part of retirement.
We booked a week together in Malta and I went to do the notification.
TUI - I’ve since seen stuff on this on other sites and can confirm that the police will tell TUI you are on the SOR, and I can confirm TUI will not let you travel. Partial refund only, appealing, but that knowledge has currently cost us £2k.
My other surprise was to be told I’m currently assessed as high risk (by probation and by police) and so an Interpol notice would be issued (presumably a green notice?). I was surprised as I was assessed medium in the PSR and I hadn’t been told any different. I’ve since been told it’s quite usual to begin with while they get to know you. I’ve changed probation officers through no fault of my own meaning I’m behind where I would otherwise be on the RA work. But I’ve done everything I can to engage with all concerned and do what needs to be done and show I will never be so stupid again. I’ve already finished my unpaid work.
I’m most keen to hear from others about the risk of travelling with a notice having been issued.
My understanding from my mosavo officer is that the notice is issued to Interpol, they may or may not share it with the destination country, and if shared obviously that country has discretion over whether I’m allowed in. He also says that 9 times out of 10 the person is allowed in. His point was that a family holiday in Europe is very different to travelling alone, or travelling to a high risk country.
I’m really torn now between travelling next month on the basis that it ‘should’ be ok, and leaving it a few months in the hope that my risk assessment is reduced to medium soon. I understand that in that event there’s no automatic Interpol notice, although they’d still assess every travel plan.
I’m due to be reassessed by probation soon, but not in time for our intended travel date, and I’m expecting to be moved back to medium. I don’t think I have a right to seek a review by the police ahead of schedule, although I know I can ask and see if they oblige.
If I travel now a notice will be issued and I have no real confidence on whether I will be allowed in (plus the stress of queuing at passport control). I don’t know can the notice be removed if and when I am downgraded, and is that a reliable process. I also don’t know if the notice is shared with the destination country or all countries.
It also seems that the coming ETIAS system is another reason not to want an Interpol notice to have been issued.
I have seen some posts about travel under a notice but would really like to hear how people have found this, and also the ease and effectiveness of getting the notice removed once risk is no longer assessed as high.
If I don’t travel now it is really hard on my wife who was obviously upset when we had to cancel the TUI booking. Also I guess no guarantee of if and when the Interpol notice can be avoided.
My wife has been amazing and all I want is for her to have the retirement she deserves. We’ve spent most of our lives saving and planning and I’ve put it all at risk.
Thanks for reading
If I was in your shoes I would wait until you can be sure a Green Notice won't be issued. Even if it doesn't stop you entering that country, you just don't know what other countries might do with the information, or when it might be deleted. Explain to your wife that you're taking a short-term hit now in return for not sabotaging yourself long-term. Once you're moved off high-risk, you shouldn't have any problems, especially if you're travelling with your partner. I never did. (Experience: travelling to EU countries, before and after Brexit.) This is good advice. There have been a couple of posters on here recently who have previously had a green notice issued and then withdrawn. They were both refused entry to Cyprus as they kept details of the Green Notice even though it was withdrawn. A green notice can stay with you a long time.
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+xApologies in advance for the long post. This is my first post, I’ll probably do an introduction post at some point but in short, I’m about 6 months post-sentence, which took place 15 months after the knock. My offences were online communications, no images charges, and I have 10 years of SHPO and SOR. I’m looking forward to being part of a community that supports and does not judge. I’ve been reading other threads with interest but I’m still at the stage where my chest tightens and I feel slightly sick when I read what people go through.
I’m looking to gain knowledge on travelling with an Interpol notice. My amazing wife is still with me and now that I’ve finished my unpaid work we looked to go on holiday. My wife and I are retiring very soon and always planned travel to be a big part of retirement.
We booked a week together in Malta and I went to do the notification.
TUI - I’ve since seen stuff on this on other sites and can confirm that the police will tell TUI you are on the SOR, and I can confirm TUI will not let you travel. Partial refund only, appealing, but that knowledge has currently cost us £2k.
My other surprise was to be told I’m currently assessed as high risk (by probation and by police) and so an Interpol notice would be issued (presumably a green notice?). I was surprised as I was assessed medium in the PSR and I hadn’t been told any different. I’ve since been told it’s quite usual to begin with while they get to know you. I’ve changed probation officers through no fault of my own meaning I’m behind where I would otherwise be on the RA work. But I’ve done everything I can to engage with all concerned and do what needs to be done and show I will never be so stupid again. I’ve already finished my unpaid work.
I’m most keen to hear from others about the risk of travelling with a notice having been issued.
My understanding from my mosavo officer is that the notice is issued to Interpol, they may or may not share it with the destination country, and if shared obviously that country has discretion over whether I’m allowed in. He also says that 9 times out of 10 the person is allowed in. His point was that a family holiday in Europe is very different to travelling alone, or travelling to a high risk country.
I’m really torn now between travelling next month on the basis that it ‘should’ be ok, and leaving it a few months in the hope that my risk assessment is reduced to medium soon. I understand that in that event there’s no automatic Interpol notice, although they’d still assess every travel plan.
I’m due to be reassessed by probation soon, but not in time for our intended travel date, and I’m expecting to be moved back to medium. I don’t think I have a right to seek a review by the police ahead of schedule, although I know I can ask and see if they oblige.
If I travel now a notice will be issued and I have no real confidence on whether I will be allowed in (plus the stress of queuing at passport control). I don’t know can the notice be removed if and when I am downgraded, and is that a reliable process. I also don’t know if the notice is shared with the destination country or all countries.
It also seems that the coming ETIAS system is another reason not to want an Interpol notice to have been issued.
I have seen some posts about travel under a notice but would really like to hear how people have found this, and also the ease and effectiveness of getting the notice removed once risk is no longer assessed as high.
If I don’t travel now it is really hard on my wife who was obviously upset when we had to cancel the TUI booking. Also I guess no guarantee of if and when the Interpol notice can be avoided.
My wife has been amazing and all I want is for her to have the retirement she deserves. We’ve spent most of our lives saving and planning and I’ve put it all at risk.
Thanks for reading
It is normal to be high risk when you are first convicted this normally reduces over time, although mine did not go down to low risk until I had finished my probation as my probation officer was pushing to keep me high risk. I have only travelled when I have been low risk and have got in and out of europe with no problem and never had a green notice issued. So it maybe that you are better waiting for a little while for your risk to become lower. My biggest issue with travelling is returning to the UK, passports are marked and you can't go through the e-gates. You then have a mini discussion with the border guard who asks you various questions about where you been and who you have been with.
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+x+xApologies in advance for the long post. This is my first post, I’ll probably do an introduction post at some point but in short, I’m about 6 months post-sentence, which took place 15 months after the knock. My offences were online communications, no images charges, and I have 10 years of SHPO and SOR. I’m looking forward to being part of a community that supports and does not judge. I’ve been reading other threads with interest but I’m still at the stage where my chest tightens and I feel slightly sick when I read what people go through.
I’m looking to gain knowledge on travelling with an Interpol notice. My amazing wife is still with me and now that I’ve finished my unpaid work we looked to go on holiday. My wife and I are retiring very soon and always planned travel to be a big part of retirement.
We booked a week together in Malta and I went to do the notification.
TUI - I’ve since seen stuff on this on other sites and can confirm that the police will tell TUI you are on the SOR, and I can confirm TUI will not let you travel. Partial refund only, appealing, but that knowledge has currently cost us £2k.
My other surprise was to be told I’m currently assessed as high risk (by probation and by police) and so an Interpol notice would be issued (presumably a green notice?). I was surprised as I was assessed medium in the PSR and I hadn’t been told any different. I’ve since been told it’s quite usual to begin with while they get to know you. I’ve changed probation officers through no fault of my own meaning I’m behind where I would otherwise be on the RA work. But I’ve done everything I can to engage with all concerned and do what needs to be done and show I will never be so stupid again. I’ve already finished my unpaid work.
I’m most keen to hear from others about the risk of travelling with a notice having been issued.
My understanding from my mosavo officer is that the notice is issued to Interpol, they may or may not share it with the destination country, and if shared obviously that country has discretion over whether I’m allowed in. He also says that 9 times out of 10 the person is allowed in. His point was that a family holiday in Europe is very different to travelling alone, or travelling to a high risk country.
I’m really torn now between travelling next month on the basis that it ‘should’ be ok, and leaving it a few months in the hope that my risk assessment is reduced to medium soon. I understand that in that event there’s no automatic Interpol notice, although they’d still assess every travel plan.
I’m due to be reassessed by probation soon, but not in time for our intended travel date, and I’m expecting to be moved back to medium. I don’t think I have a right to seek a review by the police ahead of schedule, although I know I can ask and see if they oblige.
If I travel now a notice will be issued and I have no real confidence on whether I will be allowed in (plus the stress of queuing at passport control). I don’t know can the notice be removed if and when I am downgraded, and is that a reliable process. I also don’t know if the notice is shared with the destination country or all countries.
It also seems that the coming ETIAS system is another reason not to want an Interpol notice to have been issued.
I have seen some posts about travel under a notice but would really like to hear how people have found this, and also the ease and effectiveness of getting the notice removed once risk is no longer assessed as high.
If I don’t travel now it is really hard on my wife who was obviously upset when we had to cancel the TUI booking. Also I guess no guarantee of if and when the Interpol notice can be avoided.
My wife has been amazing and all I want is for her to have the retirement she deserves. We’ve spent most of our lives saving and planning and I’ve put it all at risk.
Thanks for reading
It is normal to be high risk when you are first convicted this normally reduces over time, although mine did not go down to low risk until I had finished my probation as my probation officer was pushing to keep me high risk. I have only travelled when I have been low risk and have got in and out of europe with no problem and never had a green notice issued. So it maybe that you are better waiting for a little while for your risk to become lower. My biggest issue with travelling is returning to the UK, passports are marked and you can't go through the e-gates. You then have a mini discussion with the border guard who asks you various questions about where you been and who you have been with. How do you know what risk level you are ? I want to travel but don't want to risk a green notice that could last for years.
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+x+x+xApologies in advance for the long post. This is my first post, I’ll probably do an introduction post at some point but in short, I’m about 6 months post-sentence, which took place 15 months after the knock. My offences were online communications, no images charges, and I have 10 years of SHPO and SOR. I’m looking forward to being part of a community that supports and does not judge. I’ve been reading other threads with interest but I’m still at the stage where my chest tightens and I feel slightly sick when I read what people go through.
I’m looking to gain knowledge on travelling with an Interpol notice. My amazing wife is still with me and now that I’ve finished my unpaid work we looked to go on holiday. My wife and I are retiring very soon and always planned travel to be a big part of retirement.
We booked a week together in Malta and I went to do the notification.
TUI - I’ve since seen stuff on this on other sites and can confirm that the police will tell TUI you are on the SOR, and I can confirm TUI will not let you travel. Partial refund only, appealing, but that knowledge has currently cost us £2k.
My other surprise was to be told I’m currently assessed as high risk (by probation and by police) and so an Interpol notice would be issued (presumably a green notice?). I was surprised as I was assessed medium in the PSR and I hadn’t been told any different. I’ve since been told it’s quite usual to begin with while they get to know you. I’ve changed probation officers through no fault of my own meaning I’m behind where I would otherwise be on the RA work. But I’ve done everything I can to engage with all concerned and do what needs to be done and show I will never be so stupid again. I’ve already finished my unpaid work.
I’m most keen to hear from others about the risk of travelling with a notice having been issued.
My understanding from my mosavo officer is that the notice is issued to Interpol, they may or may not share it with the destination country, and if shared obviously that country has discretion over whether I’m allowed in. He also says that 9 times out of 10 the person is allowed in. His point was that a family holiday in Europe is very different to travelling alone, or travelling to a high risk country.
I’m really torn now between travelling next month on the basis that it ‘should’ be ok, and leaving it a few months in the hope that my risk assessment is reduced to medium soon. I understand that in that event there’s no automatic Interpol notice, although they’d still assess every travel plan.
I’m due to be reassessed by probation soon, but not in time for our intended travel date, and I’m expecting to be moved back to medium. I don’t think I have a right to seek a review by the police ahead of schedule, although I know I can ask and see if they oblige.
If I travel now a notice will be issued and I have no real confidence on whether I will be allowed in (plus the stress of queuing at passport control). I don’t know can the notice be removed if and when I am downgraded, and is that a reliable process. I also don’t know if the notice is shared with the destination country or all countries.
It also seems that the coming ETIAS system is another reason not to want an Interpol notice to have been issued.
I have seen some posts about travel under a notice but would really like to hear how people have found this, and also the ease and effectiveness of getting the notice removed once risk is no longer assessed as high.
If I don’t travel now it is really hard on my wife who was obviously upset when we had to cancel the TUI booking. Also I guess no guarantee of if and when the Interpol notice can be avoided.
My wife has been amazing and all I want is for her to have the retirement she deserves. We’ve spent most of our lives saving and planning and I’ve put it all at risk.
Thanks for reading
It is normal to be high risk when you are first convicted this normally reduces over time, although mine did not go down to low risk until I had finished my probation as my probation officer was pushing to keep me high risk. I have only travelled when I have been low risk and have got in and out of europe with no problem and never had a green notice issued. So it maybe that you are better waiting for a little while for your risk to become lower. My biggest issue with travelling is returning to the UK, passports are marked and you can't go through the e-gates. You then have a mini discussion with the border guard who asks you various questions about where you been and who you have been with. How do you know what risk level you are ? I want to travel but don't want to risk a green notice that could last for years. Try asking probation and the police.
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Hi thanks for all the comments, really helpful.
We did ask for the assessment to be reconsidered, but had nothing back so we are going on holiday in the uk instead. We have found somewhere nice that was on my wife’s list and we are good with it. On balance I was uncomfortable with the idea of standing in the queue for passport control wondering if I’d be allowed in, and the risk others have highlighted of the notice sticking around in certain places/bans from some countries.
A couple of follow ups:
Re travelling once no longer high risk and never had a green notice issued - on that basis presumably the other country has no knowledge of the offence. Is that right, or is there more I should be thinking of?
Re finding out your assessment - people probably know but probation and police do their own assessments and don’t always agree. Also, I’ve been told that the assessment isn’t normally shared. Obviously I understand that the process isn’t shared but it seems reasonable to know what the outcome is. Even if it was an indirect ‘if I book a holiday to this place will a notice be issued?’ Has anybody found it difficult to find out what risk level the police have assessed them as?
Finally, am I right in thinking that ‘high risk’ assessments have to be reviewed at least every 16 weeks? I think I read that somewhere.
Cheers
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Re travelling once no longer high risk and never had a green notice issued - on that basis presumably the other country has no knowledge of the offence. Is that right, or is there more I should be thinking of?
We can very strongly presume that yes. Unless there are ad hoc / informal channels involved. Evidence: I entered the USA recently, off register, despite having been green noticed all over the place while on register.
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