By Richie - 19 Aug 26 3:21 PM
+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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By Worriedman - 23 Aug 26 8:50 PM
+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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By punter99 - 24 Aug 26 10:42 AM
+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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By New Me - 26 Aug 26 4:42 PM
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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By Stersco83 - 26 Aug 26 5:29 PM
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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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By New Me - 26 Aug 26 8:21 PM
+x+x
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.
That’s really interesting. Are you able to comment on the US visa process? (I appreciate this is at least 9.5 years away for me!)
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By CB Root - 26 Aug 26 8:54 PM
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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.
I can only speak from personal experience, but as a medium-risk offender with indefinite SOR and SHPO my overseas travel has been entirely trouble free.
I have travelled on Eurostar, BA, Jet2, Easyet, Wizz and Turkish and none of them raised an eyebrow.
I have gone through passport control into France, Germany, Poland, Romania, Turkey and back into UK with no more than a few questions and always a calm, professional attitude from the border agents.
My main PPU officer is pleasant and pragmatic, when I asked about Green Notices he said "we're not bothered about Europe or Turkey, you'll have no trouble") and be has been proved right.
We'll wait to see what ETIAS brings, but in the meantime I am currently swerving Europe and planning a month or so in the Balkans next summer.
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.
I can only speak from personal experience, but as a medium-risk offender with indefinite SOR and SHPO my overseas travel has been entirely trouble free.
I have travelled on Eurostar, BA, Jet2, Easyet, Wizz and Turkish and none of them raised an eyebrow.
I have gone through passport control into France, Germany, Poland, Romania, Turkey and back into UK with no more than a few questions and always a calm, professional attitude from the border agents.
My main PPU officer is pleasant and pragmatic, when I asked about Green Notices he said "we're not bothered about Europe or Turkey, you'll have no trouble") and be has been proved right.
We wait to see what ETIAS brings, but in the meantime I am currently planning a month or so in the Balkans next summer.
By the way, I think @stersco83 is very bold to have lied his way into the US, the prisons there are horrific !
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By CB Root - 26 Aug 26 8:55 PM
+x+x+x
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. That’s really interesting. Are you able to comment on the US visa process? (I appreciate this is at least 9.5 years away for me!)
Sorry, I will try that again... :0
I can only speak from personal experience, but as a medium-risk offender with indefinite SOR and SHPO my overseas travel has been entirely trouble free.
I have travelled on Eurostar, BA, Jet2, Easyet, Wizz and Turkish and none of them raised an eyebrow.
I have gone through passport control into France, Germany, Poland, Romania, Turkey and back into UK with no more than a few questions and always a calm, professional attitude from the border agents.
My main PPU officer is pleasant and pragmatic, when I asked about Green Notices he said "we're not bothered about Europe or Turkey, you'll have no trouble") and be has been proved right.
We'll wait to see what ETIAS brings, but in the meantime I am currently swerving Europe and planning a month or so in the Balkans next summer.
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.
I can only speak from personal experience, but as a medium-risk offender with indefinite SOR and SHPO my overseas travel has been entirely trouble free.
I have travelled on Eurostar, BA, Jet2, Easyet, Wizz and Turkish and none of them raised an eyebrow.
I have gone through passport control into France, Germany, Poland, Romania, Turkey and back into UK with no more than a few questions and always a calm, professional attitude from the border agents.
My main PPU officer is pleasant and pragmatic, when I asked about Green Notices he said "we're not bothered about Europe or Turkey, you'll have no trouble") and be has been proved right.
We wait to see what ETIAS brings, but in the meantime I am currently planning a month or so in the Balkans next summer.
By the way, I think @stersco83 is very bold to have lied his way in
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By Lazarus - 26 Aug 26 10:09 PM
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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.
Glad you got in ok mate!
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By Lazarus - 26 Aug 26 10:15 PM
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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. That’s really interesting. Are you able to comment on the US visa process? (I appreciate this is at least 9.5 years away for me!) Sorry, I will try that again... :0 I can only speak from personal experience, but as a medium-risk offender with indefinite SOR and SHPO my overseas travel has been entirely trouble free. I have travelled on Eurostar, BA, Jet2, Easyet, Wizz and Turkish and none of them raised an eyebrow. I have gone through passport control into France, Germany, Poland, Romania, Turkey and back into UK with no more than a few questions and always a calm, professional attitude from the border agents. My main PPU officer is pleasant and pragmatic, when I asked about Green Notices he said "we're not bothered about Europe or Turkey, you'll have no trouble") and be has been proved right. We'll wait to see what ETIAS brings, but in the meantime I am currently swerving Europe and planning a month or so in the Balkans next summer. 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. I can only speak from personal experience, but as a medium-risk offender with indefinite SOR and SHPO my overseas travel has been entirely trouble free. I have travelled on Eurostar, BA, Jet2, Easyet, Wizz and Turkish and none of them raised an eyebrow. I have gone through passport control into France, Germany, Poland, Romania, Turkey and back into UK with no more than a few questions and always a calm, professional attitude from the border agents. My main PPU officer is pleasant and pragmatic, when I asked about Green Notices he said "we're not bothered about Europe or Turkey, you'll have no trouble") and be has been proved right. We wait to see what ETIAS brings, but in the meantime I am currently planning a month or so in the Balkans next summer. By the way, I think @stersco83 is very bold to have lied his way in
I'm medium risk on 10 year SOR & SHPO. Got into Norway & Italy with no problem but refused entry to Cyprus in July. I'm having trouble understanding why I'm being green noticed on medium risk but can't get any straight answers about proportionality. Now I have a documented refusal on Schengen I'm concerned I won't be allowed into Norway to visit my elderly father again.
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By Richie - 26 Aug 26 10:29 PM
+xHi 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
I am low risk and when i asked my PPU about green notices she said it was only to high risk countries that she would issue a green notice for. For EU countries she wouldn't ever think about a green notice. She also added that if they did issue a green notice she would tell me so I could be prepared for it.
As with regards to your risk yes the police and probation do disagree on Risk Level but I believe they have to come to an agreement for MAPPA purposes . When I came off probation my probation officer advised my PPU she considered me high risk still but my PPU said she disagreed with this due to the courses I had done and the progress I had made and put me at medium risk then later down to low risk.
You should be able to find out your risk level from your Offender Manager (PPU). You can also ask them about green notices as well but it does depend on how helpful and communicative they are.
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By CB Root - 27 Aug 26 7:48 AM
+x+xHi 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 I am low risk and when i asked my PPU about green notices she said it was only to high risk countries that she would issue a green notice for. For EU countries she wouldn't ever think about a green notice. She also added that if they did issue a green notice she would tell me so I could be prepared for it. As with regards to your risk yes the police and probation do disagree on Risk Level but I believe they have to come to an agreement for MAPPA purposes . When I came off probation my probation officer advised my PPU she considered me high risk still but my PPU said she disagreed with this due to the courses I had done and the progress I had made and put me at medium risk then later down to low risk. You should be able to find out your risk level from your Offender Manager (PPU). You can also ask them about green notices as well but it does depend on how helpful and communicative they are.
Maybe it varies by location, but my PPU told me that travel notifications go into a force central unit which assesses and issues Notices etc.
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By punter99 - 30 Aug 26 12:04 PM
+x+x+xHi 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 I am low risk and when i asked my PPU about green notices she said it was only to high risk countries that she would issue a green notice for. For EU countries she wouldn't ever think about a green notice. She also added that if they did issue a green notice she would tell me so I could be prepared for it. As with regards to your risk yes the police and probation do disagree on Risk Level but I believe they have to come to an agreement for MAPPA purposes . When I came off probation my probation officer advised my PPU she considered me high risk still but my PPU said she disagreed with this due to the courses I had done and the progress I had made and put me at medium risk then later down to low risk. You should be able to find out your risk level from your Offender Manager (PPU). You can also ask them about green notices as well but it does depend on how helpful and communicative they are. Maybe it varies by location, but my PPU told me that travel notifications go into a force central unit which assesses and issues Notices etc.
Each force has an international liaison unit that has read only access to the Interpol database. But the decision to issue green notices is made by the NCA.
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By CB Root - 30 Aug 26 1:23 PM
+x+x+x+xHi 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 I am low risk and when i asked my PPU about green notices she said it was only to high risk countries that she would issue a green notice for. For EU countries she wouldn't ever think about a green notice. She also added that if they did issue a green notice she would tell me so I could be prepared for it. As with regards to your risk yes the police and probation do disagree on Risk Level but I believe they have to come to an agreement for MAPPA purposes . When I came off probation my probation officer advised my PPU she considered me high risk still but my PPU said she disagreed with this due to the courses I had done and the progress I had made and put me at medium risk then later down to low risk. You should be able to find out your risk level from your Offender Manager (PPU). You can also ask them about green notices as well but it does depend on how helpful and communicative they are. Maybe it varies by location, but my PPU told me that travel notifications go into a force central unit which assesses and issues Notices etc. Each force has an international liaison unit that has read only access to the Interpol database. But the decision to issue green notices is made by the NCA.
Ah, my mistake. He said "goes to a central unit" and I took that to mean within my local force... NCA makes more sense tbh !
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By AB2014 - 3 Sep 26 9:36 AM
+x+x+x+x+xHi 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 I am low risk and when i asked my PPU about green notices she said it was only to high risk countries that she would issue a green notice for. For EU countries she wouldn't ever think about a green notice. She also added that if they did issue a green notice she would tell me so I could be prepared for it. As with regards to your risk yes the police and probation do disagree on Risk Level but I believe they have to come to an agreement for MAPPA purposes . When I came off probation my probation officer advised my PPU she considered me high risk still but my PPU said she disagreed with this due to the courses I had done and the progress I had made and put me at medium risk then later down to low risk. You should be able to find out your risk level from your Offender Manager (PPU). You can also ask them about green notices as well but it does depend on how helpful and communicative they are. Maybe it varies by location, but my PPU told me that travel notifications go into a force central unit which assesses and issues Notices etc. Each force has an international liaison unit that has read only access to the Interpol database. But the decision to issue green notices is made by the NCA. Ah, my mistake. He said "goes to a central unit" and I took that to mean within my local force... NCA makes more sense tbh !
The central unit probably is at the local force's HQ, where they make the decision. If they want a notice issued, they tell the NCA who then issue the notice. Local officers aren't involved in the decision-making process other than through their reports being used as part of the decision-making process.
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By New Me - 18 Aug 26 3:14 PM
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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